2 months of Challenge Detroit left, wow time truly flies! This should be the perfect time for a pure reflection blog entry (Nellie’s dead-on suggestion). However, I am taking the “if I don’t acknowledge it, it isn’t happening” approach, and choosing to put off true reflection (hold me to this? or maybe not). Instead, I […]
Bottom’s Up
With slight embarrassment, I announce my favorite beers from oldest to current, dating back to when I was…. well 21 of course:
Busch Light
Miller Light
PBR
Killians Red
Fat Tire
Dirty Bastard
Any Bourbon Barrel stout
The “uptick” in beer quality is closely related to our move to Michigan. This state’s craft beer culture and breweries proudly put their pints against any […]
Photobomb
“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and
uncomfortable when you try something new.” Brian Tracy
The quote above describes a lot of my Challenge Detroit experience, and I will plan on embracing it as […]
Man, I still need to go there!
Last night I had the chance to visit with my cousin, as he was in Detroit for a conference. He already had dinner plans lined up, so it was my responsibility to determine a beer/cocktail venue for us to hangout. My first instinct was to go with one of my tried and true locations: Hopcat, […]
PITWs
Many moons ago, I spent a year as a City Year Corps member in San Jose, California, and it was truly life-changing. That one year has given me a lot: Nellie, life-long friends, a passion for giving back, and PITWs.
PITWs (Putting Idealism to Work) is a collection of pieces of wisdom, pithy rules of thumb, […]
That’s a Real Thing???
It’s no secret that I love GAMES; always have and always will. Ask me to play: cards, sports, board or video games and chances are “I’m your guy!” If you can introduce me to a zany, unique and possibly made-up game and I’m “ALL IN!”
In that vein, I’ve come to realize that Detroit is chalk […]
These Streets were made for Walking
I’ve got a BIG soft spot in my heart for a little guy who goes by the name Dexter. Dexter, our 7 year old terrier mix, has been a big part of Nellie & my adult lives. He’s dealt amazingly well with transitions, including his home base being moved 4+ times. One factor keeping him […]
Buying a Home in Detroit
WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!!
One way to alleviate the guilt of not living in Detroit (a CD requirement) for the first two months of Challenge Detroit, is to buy a home in the city.
This Thanksgiving, Nellie and I had a lot to be thankful for as we closed on a pretty stinking awesome condo in Detroit’s Art […]
Tips of the Cap
Because my first blog was a tribute to the City of Detroit, I think it’s only natural for my second blog to be shout-outs to the PEOPLE integral to my first 2 months of Challenge Detroit.
I think the term “shout-out” is a bit played out, so in honor of the World Series Champion San Francisco […]
Energy is in the Air!
For someone who feeds off positive energy, Detroit is overcharging my batteries.
Wow! Challenge Detroit started only a month ago and already my experience has been as amazing, inspiring, and yet as challenging as advertised. I met my incredible Co-Fellows, listened to influential speakers, and started work at my host company (Clark Hill). It’s fitting, then, to […]