Category Archives: Detroit

Haters

Listen, I have said it before and I will say it again “city life is not for everyone.” But I don’t hate on the suburbs so please don’t tell me everything that is wrong with the choices we have made … Continue reading

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Michigan Science Center

The Michigan Science Center has reopened. This is huge for the future of a family friendly Detroit and I would have been a fool to not support the cause. Ryan, Jack and I proudly purchased a shiny new membership and happily … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays!

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I am so happy to share with you our Holiday family photos. Thank you to Dustin Johnston for his impeccable work. He was so great with our little one that every time we pass the lights on Woodward Jack asks “where … Continue reading

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Making memories in Detroit

Jack and I love to go on dates throughout the city of Detroit. We have a few favorite places. There’s the Milk and Cookie date at Avalon Bakery The Coffee and Muffin date at Germack The Pizza date at Supino … Continue reading

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The Parade Company

Earlier this Fall, my friend Frankie and I attended the Polish the Jewel luncheon on Belle Isle. During the silent auction we decided to bid on a 20 person tour of the Parade Company. The idea was that we could … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve on Woodward Avenue

Jack’s first Christmas we chopped our own tree. The last two years, we decided not to be overachievers and bought our tree from Eastern Market. Let me just say, they have not disappointed. Prices are great and the trees are … Continue reading

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Compassion

Our morning routine often involves a stop for “mommy’s coffee.” This morning, we were running on a tight schedule so the Tim Horton’s drive-thru was our go to. Jack knows each of mommy’s cafe stops. If we go to Avalon, … Continue reading

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Campus Martius Tree Lighting

It is officially the holiday season. The tree in Campus Martius is lit and that means it is now socially acceptable for me to listen to Christmas music, decorate the house, watch old claymation movies and wrap presents. This year … Continue reading

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So Detroit didn’t win the World Series…

So Detroit didn’t win the World Series. Bummer. After game three I was a bit worried but I never expected to be swept. Well, there is always next year. Take a journey back with me, ten years or so. Remember … Continue reading

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TEDxDetroit 2012

Friday, I had the honor of attending TEDxDetroit 2012 “Positive Ideas for the World, from Detroit.” I went alone and felt a bit like the new kid at school without a place in the cafeteria. The first person I introduced … Continue reading

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