I’m standing on a rock overlooking the skyline on the horizon as the sun sets. I still have so much to learn. There is so much beauty in the sky here, as it changes from burnt red to a deep purple. I am in awe. I am in awe of the people around me, by their passion, and by their sense of community.<\/p>\n
If I’ve learned one thing over the past few weeks it’s that Detroit is a community, and in this community people care deeply, fully, and wholeheartedly. And while Detroit is a living, breathing American artifact, the waves lapping along the riverfront are timeless.<\/p>\n
But I’ll spare you the poetry – here’s a list of some things I’ve learned over the past few weeks:<\/p>\n
I will not save Detroit, but Detroit will save me<\/p>\n
The architecture: is amazing<\/p>\n
Local business owners: are amazing<\/p>\n
The street art: is amazing<\/p>\n
Warehouse party’s: are cool<\/p>\n
The Eastern Market: makes healthy living affordable and is amazing<\/p>\n
Community gardens and the benefits of a food sovereign Detroit: are concepts everyone should get behind<\/p>\n
People here: are awesome<\/p>\n
When you listen: you learn<\/p>\n
If you look around: you will learn<\/p>\n
If you be yourself: you will belong<\/p>\n
Thinking back to that sunset on Belle Isle I realize this is only the beginning, and I am burnt red, deep purple, ready for tomorrow’s day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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