Signs in Detroit
A couple months ago I went to Pecha Kucha Night Detroit and saw quite of few amazing presentations. I met one of the presenters there, David Clements – who is a talented film maker and photographer. His work, at least the work he shared that night were signs of Detroit. It wasn't until he brought [...]
Detroit 300
A couple of days ago I saw this video by Detroit300 calling out for people to stand up and fight back. Lately there has been some horrendous crimes done to young innocent children in this city. This is a part of my city I am not proud of yet it exist. Since September we have [...]
New Role in Detroit Synergy
Last year I became a member of a great community organization – Detroit Synergy (DSG). I was, for the past year, a part of the steering team with the title of Design Chair. I’ve taken on a new role this year. It has no title, but it allows me to do something I always wanted [...]
First Snow – 2011
So it isn’t technically winter, but here are photos of the first snow here in Detroit: Here we go Detroit!
What is Occupy and Occupy Detroit
Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard about Occupy Wall Street movement. From reading my news feeds on Facebook and Twitter, it looks like many people do not understand completely what this movement is about. I think one of the best descriptions I’ve found for Occupy was written by Mike McCready for [...]
Rust Belt Artist Market
Sometimes I get bored and I will stop by my parents, sisters or brothers places and see if they want to just take a ride through Detroit with me and see what we see. It is a fun thing that usually gets me and whoever my companions are for the ride, to some interesting places. [...]
Down Woodward Lane…
Last weekend was the Woodward Cruise, which is a parade of classic and historical cars that slowly cruises down one of the oldest streets in Detroit and Detroit suburbs. It is an amazing site to see and to enjoy. A little honesty though, most Detroiters don’t partake in the cruise itself. Some think it is [...]
Church and Spirituality in Detroit – Part 3
Last Sunday, I had to take my mother to church. Usually she and Pops would go, but he had just gotten out of the hospital with a minor procedure, so he couldn’t drive. I told my mom I would take her, I didn’t have an issue with it, but I knew that taking her would [...]
Church and Spirituality in Detroit – Part 2
Today, I was going down Dexter Avenue. My mother and I were coming from a lumber store. For a couple of years, Mom has been talking about replacing her carpeted floors with wooden floors, so today, she and I shopped for floor samples. I think by the end of this month, she will finally have [...]
Church and Spirituality in Detroit – Part 1
Detroit is a city full of beautiful churches, temples, mosque and halls. To live in Detroit, you have to believe in something, ya know. So, I wanted to share with you, the spiritual side of Detroit, at least from my observation and perspective. First, let’s start with the buildings themselves. Detroit has a lot of [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 169
Saturday, March 19, 2011 Detroit has been called a city of beautiful ruins. I do not like to refer to Detroit as ruined by any means, but I must share this web site. These two Parisians, in 2005, began working on a project – Detroit, City of [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 168
Friday, March 18, 2011 The weather was so beautiful today that I sat on the porch with my nieces. We were joined by several other neighbors who also sat on their porches enjoying the weather. Spring is really here. I made it through my first Detroit winter in four and a half years.
Detroit to Ghana
I hadn’t shared this story with many people. Probably just my twin brother, but when I was 19 or 20, he and I lived house poor in this apartment in Kalamazoo. We so loved it, but it was a struggle. I do recall having a rough day was deciding if it was time for us [...]
Concert of Colors
Last week was just busy. Meetings, presentations and a lot of work. It seems to happen that way. One day everything is quiet and then, BAM!, everyone wants you , need you and all the deadlines merge together creating a week of non-stop work and stress. After a week like that you need to decompress [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 167 – Sunday Dinner Company
Thursday, March 17, 2011 Today is St. Patrick’s Day and Detroiters take celebrating this day seriously. You could probably find a celebration anywhere, but the place to really be on St. Patrick’s Day is Corktown. This neighborhood is the oldest neighborhood in Detroit and was populated by Irish immigrants from County Cork, Ireland (ergo the name) in [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 164 – Monday again
Monday, March 14, 2011 Mondays are a downer for me. I tried to enjoy them despite the workload and the constant request from…everybody, but now I have accepted the fact that Mondays are not my day and that I should go through them, knowing that they will be tough, but at some point, they will [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 163 – Disney on Ice – NOT
Sunday, March 13, 2011 My sister planned this months in advance. This is very out of character for her, so when she did it, I gladly agreed to go with her, my oldest sister and the kids to Disney on Ice. Even my younger brother enjoyed going to it last year. So, why not? [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 162
Saturday, May 12, 2011 I volunteered at Gleaners Foodbank today. I learned about the opportunity through Detroit Synergy and thought it would be a great experience. Our jobs were to count bags that would go home with children over the weekend, ensuring that they had food to eat. It was hundreds and hundreds of bags [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 161
March 11, 2011 I was lost again today. This time, I was heading to 1923 Cafe in Hamtramck. I told you about this place before. You would think if I had been there before, that there is no way possible for me to not find my way back. Well… I was coming from a different [...]
Happy 4th of July – Detroit
Hey – The Fireworks have already happened in Detroit. It is a event that Detroit and Windsor has been sharing for the past 53 years and each year is cooler than the previous. Here is a video of 2011 Fireworks. Happy Independence Day Detroit:
Why Did I Move Back to Detroit!?
I hear this question all of the time from my colleagues and friends in my second home of Houston and even people here in Detroit; “Why did you move back to Detroit?” Why! Why! Well, there are several reasons, but here are my top 10. I missed my nieces and nephews and wanted to be [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 159 – Spanish in Detroit
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 I’ve been taking my Spanish classes since Febraury and its been going okay. I have a great teacher though. He really knows how to keep me engaged and interested. Today, I watched part of The Little Mermaid en español. It is strange, that I wait until I come back to Detroit [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 158 – Detroiters are Nice
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 I need to buy a printer. I don’t think about it until I am traveling to a copy center to look at a proof. Wouldn’t it be easier to just send my designs and concepts to a printer in my home and review them that way? I always talk myself out [...]
365 Days of Detroit – Day 157
Monday, March 7, 2011 The poetry scene in Detroit is rich and beautiful. Going through YouTube, I’ found this wonderful piece from a poet from one of the Artist Village poets. I am Detroit. Love it.