Please be Nice to Michigan.

Dear BP,

Thank you for considering Lake Michigan as a prime candidate for toxic waste dumping. We are honored by your high opinion of our state.

Although flattered by your evidently favorable opinion of Michigan, I prefer not to swim in ammonia and sludge this …

The Inspiration Part I

I mentioned a few posts ago that I've been really inspired lately.

Some of that inspiration needs to be attributed to the Ben Folds/John Mayer concert I saw in Chicago last month. I've been meaning to do a quick recap of the show, but haven't, and also can't think …

anyone feeling generous with their skills?

Like....your CSS and HTML skills? I can't figure out what I'm doing. I feel like I'm trying to speak in a language I don't understand....oh wait, that's exactly what I'm doing.

That's all I have to say about that.

ah, inspiration.

I've been SO inspired lately.

What has been inspiring, you ask?

A lot of things. (Yes, thanks for clearing that up, Julie)

Besides that, in the last month I've had the chance to see John Mayer, Ben Folds, and Jon McLaughlin (and several others), all who are brilliantly …

this is a sweet shirt

I was visiting a church over in the Detroit area with my Mom and a few family friends.
I noticed that the drummer (who played a cajon at one point and it was so awesome) had the sweetest shirt ever from To Write Love On Her Arms. TWLOHA is a fab organization started by …

cleaning out my closet

I should start by acknowledging that small tribute to Eminem. A little Detroit pride can go a long way.

Now for the topic at hand...

I've come to realize lately that, in my opinion, the worst possible kind of life to live is a stingy one. I am moving into a …