Thank goodness February is finally over with. Is it just me or is it always the most wretched month of the year? Other months can be bad or crummy, but “wretched” is a tern reserved for winter’s Stalingrad. I know it’s the shortest month but so help me Churchill, it’s dark.

That being said, there was plenty of fantastic people and events in February. My good, dear, revered friend came into town. We caught up like adults, nothing too silly, and obeyed all boundaries. With ANOTHER good, dear, revered friend, I crossed the great northern boarder into Canada to see Jim Gaffigan. What a ball! If you don’t watch standup comedy, you’re missing a beautiful experience. I also cooked a second community meal with a a fellow Challenge Detroit-er. A warm, snug dinner for 9 people. We purchased most of our produce at Eastern Market, a real gem in the city. Especially the brick and mortar stores like Adam’s Meats. We purchased two fresh chickens that the meat man helpfully carved up for us. I’m a man who know his meat; this place is prime chops.

The month continues! At the end of the month, all the Challenge Detroit fellows Voltroned into a towering defender of the universe at the DFT to watch the Oscar Shorts. Shout out to Passport to the Arts for the experience. DP2A is always presenting the best cultural events in the city. I’m not even saying that because many Challenge D stakeholders are connected to DP2A, I promise! Several of Detroit’s finest events presented for a modest sum, it’s a great way to get a tour of Detroit’s beautiful arts buildings. Finally I’ve saved the best for last: I am now a proud card carrying member of Ocelot Printshop. For the uninitiated, Ocelot is a community screen printing studio with the finest people and equipment. It felt so good to get my hands dirty! Stay tuned for pictures from my maiden voyage.

Wow, given all the good vibrations buzzing through February, maybe “wretched” isn’t a fair term. Here’s hoping March is even better.