As previously noted Memorial Weekend officially kicks off the summer for me and at 80 degree weather and an open pool it’s easy to understand why. This weekend was jammed packed with activity in the best way. I couldn’t think of a more perfect weekend. Saturday morning I took Mom and B to Eastern Market. … More Memorial Weekend
Last night I saw Annecia off to prom. I can’t believe she’s graduating from high school next week! It seems like only yesterday I was poking her in her sleep so she would cry and I could hold her. Technically, Necia is my cousin but I think of her as my baby sister. I couldn’t … More Happy Friday
I can’t believe spring is over already. It seems like yesterday everyone was complaining about the cold (since it’s Michigan it probably was yesterday). Memorial Weekend kicks off summer for me and I have a lot of things I want to do. Here are some highlights: International Dark Sky Park: We love the stars but … More Summertime
Forget Chipotle and Qdoba*, if you want a quick burrito downtown you have to go to Hot Taco. Tucked away behind the Fox Theater, it’s located on a quiet street (at least on non-game days) with a half dozen other restaurants. My co-workers and I first went to Hot Taco when it opened in 2012 … More Hot Taco
Eastern Market is fantastic. Every weekend it’s teeming with people but nothing prepared me for the crowds on Flower Day. I knew it was a BIG deal but it’s definitely something you need to see to believe. Normally, I park at a lot across the street from the Market. Sunday we parked a few blocks … More Flower Day
This week in England, Prince William hosted a charity dinner for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Unfortunately, Kate didn’t attend but Emma Watson made up for it on the fashion front. I couldn’t pull off this look but I love the white and grey – very chic and sophisticated. I spent most of this week … More Happy Friday
I’m nearing the end of Africa for the International Literary Project. It’s been an enlightening experience and I’m toying with the idea of adding more books to the list. Africa is fascinating, overwhelming and elusive. There is so much history and diversity that attempts to understand what the countries and the people are seems impossible. … More #BringBackOurGirls
It’s a toss-up between crime and the schools as to what keeps most people out of Detroit. Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have an awful reputation. For several years the management of the district has switched hands between the school board and the state. Sadly, neither have had much success. The result has been that many … More The Academy of the Americas
I love Sean Hayes. I watched Will & Grace for Jack & Karen. This video is cute and makes me miss New York. This weekend isn’t quite as busy as last. I’m determined to completely clean our house; however, I’ve felt this way for weeks so we’ll see how it goes. It’s another Eastern … More Happy Friday
My MEP girls recently requested a “cool” guest speaker. I couldn’t think of anything cooler than a co-owner of a local hip-hop incubator. Thankfully, Piper Carter accepted my invitation to come and talk to the girls about 5E Gallery and the history of hip-hop. Afterwards she stuck around to answer a few questions for the … More Life In Detroit: Piper Carter
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