Turns out this is a week of milestones. Yesterday I celebrated 5 years at my job and today I celebrate paying off my student loan debt. I’m very fortunate to have graduated college with minimal debt. I went to a great college – University of Michigan-Dearborn – but lived at home. As a result, I … More Student Loans
Today is my 5 year work anniversary. I remember it all like yesterday. Josh telling me about the job at the art show. My first interview with Lisa and Sheila. The call back interview with Lisa and Cassandra. The dreaded writing test (I’m not sure how I passed). They sat me at Gina’s desk and … More 5 Years Later…
Yesterday I discovered Detroit’s best kept secret. There are nice neighborhoods in the city but even the most popularly promoted (Corktown, the Villages and Woodbridge) are far from perfect. They have a street or two of nice homes but the next street will be abandoned. The unfortunate trend in the city was something I took … More Grandmont Rosedale Community
I found this on Tumblr and it’s too pretty not to post. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend. I have two Girls’ Nights lined up. One tonight with Kat and again tomorrow night with Cara, Melissa and Lindsey. Sunday, Danny and I are meeting Chris and Emily for brunch at La Dolce Vita. Afterwards … More Happy Friday
This print was featured in DBusiness last year year and I love it. The Renaissance Center is obviously a dominating fixture of the city skyline. It lacks the fine architectural detail I admire but it’s a Detroit staple and always reminds me of home. (Source: The Indigo Bunting)
I’m really looking forward to next month’s meals because – for once – I didn’t pick anything too elaborate. Apparently I’m really feeling lemon because half of the recipes include it in some capacity. Must be a sign that I’m ready for summer. Either that or I’m subconsciously looking for reasons to make my favorite … More May Meals
In a city plagued by segregation and suspicion, Eastern Market is a shining example of all that Detroit is capable of achieving. Every Saturday thousands of visitors travel to the public market that has been in operation since 1891. In the past few years, the formerly flagging area has been transformed into a vibrant and … More Eastern Market Spotlight: Pie Guys Bakery
I’m creative by nature but I’m not an artist. For that reason I greatly admire those whose inherent abilities I’d love to possess. Yvette Rock is one such talented Detroit artist. Not only does Yvette create breathtaking and thought-provoking pieces of art, she also promotes the work of other artists in the community at her … More Life In Detroit: Yvette Rock
Woodbridge Pub holds a special place in my heart. It’s the first restaurant I went to in the city as an adult and was a catalyst in sparking my passion for Detroit. I’d always loved the city but it wasn’t until I started working downtown that I began to hang out here. When my co-workers … More Woodbridge Pub
When I decided to refocus this blog’s emphasis on Detroit last month there were some things I didn’t consider – such as people reading what I write. It was my hope but not necessarily my expectation. Consequently, Destiny Is For Losers seemed perfectly acceptable as a title. It’s an inspirational quote to me but it was … More Carried Away
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