I love listening to StoryCorps on NPR and watching the animated shorts online. The historian in me enjoys hearing about how others live and I think it’s important to share those stories. I want to have my own story collection of people who are part of the broader Detroit story. My first guests are family. … More Life In Detroit: Anthony, Adam and Annecia
We are currently blessed with great closet space; however, we plan to move next year and I doubt we’ll get this lucky again. I like to prepare for all aspect of the future and accounting for smaller storage is something I think about. A couple weeks ago I raided my closet and packed up clothes … More Extreme Makeover: Closet Edition
I have a lot of residual guilt from being rough (often times mean) to B while we were growing up. I didn’t do it on purpose but it happened and I know that it strained our relationship. Thankfully, things have really improved over the past year and with her moving back home in the spring … More SVU: Detroit Edition
We usually have Mr. B over for dinner once a week. He doesn’t cook and without meals from the family I think he gets a little hungry. Danny’s Mom always made a cake once a week so Mr. B is understandably use to having dessert with dinner (ice cream and coffee also). For awhile I … More Black Bottom Oatmeal Pie
Friday night we met Kristin and Paul at Mercury Burger Bar in Corktown. I had stopped in for a milkshake last summer but this was my first look at the menu. It’s fantastic. I started where I left off with a shake – The Hummer (Kahlua, dark rum, and vanilla ice cream – PERFECTION!). We … More Mercury Burger Bar
Destiny Is For Losers has always been inspired by the wise words of Blair Waldorf: “Destiny is for losers. It’s just a stupid excuse to wait for things to happen instead of making them happen.” Thus far this blog’s focus has been the things I’ve done to forego future regret and keep a productive lifestyle. … More A New Direction
I’m definitely a wife who wants to improve her husband’s style. So far I think I’ve done well in upgrading Danny’s wardrobe from him teen years; however, as hard as I try I cannot convince him to let go of the hoodies. Since he wears them so often most of them are in disrepair. This … More Men’s Wear
I’m all about happiness. It’s not always easy to be happy. However, I believe it’s a choice and that if you chose to view things positively happiness will come. As a person who can suffer from blue periods I know it’s not always easy to do but it is worth it. Currently, I’m very happy … More #100HappyDays
How I hate meal planning! And why are there so many days in March!?! Alas I completed the menu and I think we’ll be enjoying some tasty dinners. These are all new to me although Sheila recommended the pesto pasta and Amy the lemon soup. Enjoy! Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus … More March Meals
We had two sleepovers this weekend. One Friday night with baby Gwen (who’s quickly becoming a toddler). She can climb stairs now and loves it but she must be closely monitored. The other was Saturday night with her parents. We had a blast watching SNL, playing cards and making cocktails. … More Weekend Fun
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