I love decorating for the holidays. I like to think of our house as a Macy’s window and we keep it festive inside. Each year we add a couple new pieces to our decor and this time I made some fun DIY projects. As usual the chalkboard was updated. It’s the same rectangle frame even … More Merry and Bright
Blogger lesson #3: Be your own photographer. The idea to have Danny take pictures for the site seemed brilliant when we bought the camera. It was his new hobby and it would provide us with a couple’s project – he’d be Jimmy to my Lois Lane. The fatal flaw in this plan is that he … More Lesson Learned
I rarely go to the movies. With the exception of the drive-in, I can’t think of the last non-Marvel/superhero film I’ve seen in a theater. If I don’t see a movie at AMC or with Kat for movie night I’m probably never going to watch it. Right now there are four films that have my … More Happy Friday!
When I read a post about taking your time at art museums on A Cup of Jo, I was taken by the idea. I know I’m a technology addict; therefore, I’m always interested in ways to slow down. Taking 20 minutes to look at a single piece of art seemed like a unique way to … More Be Creative
Green Dot Stables can be found in the south side of Corktown. When it opened a couple years ago it was a desolate area, now it’s next to new construction homes and Johnny Noodle King is across the street.* The new venture intrigued me in 2012 and even though I hardly went out to lunch, … More Green Dot
It’s the holiday season and I’m too busy to think much about dinner. Consequently, I picked out my favorite recipe from this year and will enjoy the highlights! French Onion Soup Au Gratin Stuffed Meatballs “Bulldog” Hot Dog Baked Ziti Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders Thai Chicken Tacos Grown-up Grilled Cheese Super Sloppy Joe Lemon Chicken … More December Meals
My high school graduation My Uncle John passed away last week. He was a kind, thoughtful and loving person. He was a bright spot at family events and we miss him. In all my minimalist endeavors one item I’ve never considered parting with is my jewelry box. It was a gift from Uncle John and … More Uncle John
One of my earliest childhood memories is of going downtown for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I remember the adults setting up ladders and laying a plank of wood over them so the kids could see over people’s heads. As an adult, I think that was an unnecessary amount of work but as a kid – … More Happy Thanksgiving
A couple years ago my office went to The Parade Company for a staff meeting. I hadn’t been to the parade in years and it was fascinating to see everything up close. The warehouse displays dozens of floats that are used each year and visitors can get a preview of the latest additions as … More The Detroit Parade Company
It seems like everyone had a Friendsgiving this year and we were no exception. I wasn’t trying to be trendy, I simply like the idea. Last year we had a brunch for our wedding party to celebrate our anniversary. Since our schedule was tight in October, I decided against doing it again; however, I still … More Friendsgiving
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