-

June 1936: A Quarter at a Time
This photograph stops me in my tracks every time I look at it. It’s my grandparents…
-
The Times We Couldn’t Stop Laughing
When I think about my mom, I often think about how strong and generous she was.…
-
Snowy Walks & Clear Thoughts
People ask me all the time how I survive winter in Michigan. And honestly, when the…
-
Steel Magnolias in the City
For Helene, whose strength brought us together and reminded us how sweet life —and friendship —…
-
A Perfect Little Weekend North of the Border
Some trips don’t need months of planning or exotic destinations. Sometimes all it takes is a…
-
My First 9-to-5 and the City That Stole My Heart
From Ann Arbor to the Mall (and everything in between) The summer after my junior year…
-
The Only Place I’d Break My Own Rule
Why Antarctica Will Always Call Me Back People usually assume my favorite trip was Australia and…
-
More Than a Basement: My Michigan Den
Anyone who knows me knows this: I don’t just watch University of Michigan sports—I live it.…
-
It’s Winter. In Michigan. We’re Fine
It’s January. I live in Michigan. There is snow on the ground. The temperature has a…
-
How Coming Home Gave me Front Row Seats — and BFF’s
For the past thirty years, I’ve had what I can only describe as the best seat…