Category Archives: Detroit

Polish the Jewel

19 September 2012
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I am happy to show my support for Belle Isle (especially if lunch is served.) Today, I attended Polish the Jewel. There were silent and live auctions, yummy sangria and fabulous women galore. Seriously. I’m talking pearls, hats and gloves fabulous. What’s … Continue reading →

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Today calls for a crock pot.

18 September 2012
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This morning was cold, wet and windy. Nevertheless, I ventured to Eastern Market to peruse the Tuesday selection. It was there, amongst the potatoes and leaks, I was inspired to break out my crock pot. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring … Continue reading →

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Busy as usual.

18 September 2012
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“How have you been” “Busy” “Well it is better than the alternative” Yes imaginary conversationalist. You are correct. It IS better than the alternative. “Busy” doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Take this weekend for example. We were on … Continue reading →

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First day jitters

12 September 2012
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I have been in a classroom as both a teacher and a student. Every year begins just the same, with a nervous anticipation that makes it hard to sleep the night before. Will the kids like me? Will they be … Continue reading →

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MINE!!!!!

11 September 2012
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Jack is having a bit of trouble sharing. We started this week with a trip to the Belle Isle Playscape.  There were only three other kids at this HUGE play area but anytime they came near him he would yell “MINE!” I … Continue reading →

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Tigers and Tacos

4 September 2012
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There is no better way to end summer than with baseball. Yesterday we caught a Tigers game with Lita and Grandpa Tim.  I always love a trip to Comerica Park but on this day the heat was unforgiving. As I … Continue reading →

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Detroit Jazz Festival

1 September 2012
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I will admit, jazz and I do not have the best history. Years ago, Ryan took me to a famous club in NYC. Our seats were fantastic and I’m sure the music was fine but almost as soon as we … Continue reading →

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Home again, home again. Jiggity-jig.

30 August 2012
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If you ask Jack where he lives, his response is “Detroit Tigers baseball” followed by a “Yaaahh Tigers.” Our first adventure after returning home was a family trip to the Riverfront. Jack played in the fountains and on the playground … Continue reading →

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VOTE!!!

7 August 2012
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VOTE! I won’t tell you what to vote for. Just vote. I will say this, I have visited museums all over the world (la dee dah). I lived three blocks from Museum Mile in NYC and was a member of … Continue reading →

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What a morning.

6 August 2012
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Filled with energy (aka Germack coffee) Ryan and I attacked Saturday head on. We hit up Eastern Market for some jazz, El Guapo breakfast tacos and the fixings for a caprese salad.  Earlier in the day, we packed the car with … Continue reading →

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