I am deeply, deeply nostalgic. Sometimes, this fact worries me, and I fear that I’m focusing too much on the past at the expense of the present. But at other times – such as the end of the year, when bloggers all across the land feel compelled to post “Year in Review” posts – my … More 2013 in Review
Just a few blocks from my building is Madison Square Park, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in the city. I literally pass through there at least once a day – sometimes it’s just a quick walk through on my way to the Subway, while other times I stay much longer, reading … More Around My Neighborhood: The Flatiron and Madison Square Park
A few weeks ago, I shared my spring photographs from around Ann Arbor. Last week, while at home before heading to New York for the summer, I snapped some shots around my yard; it seems my obsession with spring blooms continues in full force. These photographs also represent my first foray into attempting to learn … More Obsessed with Spring, Part 2
When I put “go to a Tiger’s game” on my 27 for 27 list, I was picturing one of those quintessential baseball days – you know, the sun is shining, the grass on the field is perfectly green, and it feels like summer. Well…that’s not exactly what we got when we went to a game … More A (Not So) Beautiful Day for Baseball
I feel like I shouldn’t even write this next sentence, because it’s just so inherently obvious to everyone, but – Michigan weather is crazy. This should be no surprise to me, as I’ve lived here most of my life, and yet year after year I find myself annoyed by it. Like a week or so … More Springtime in Ann Arbor
When I was thinking of things to add to my 27 for 27 list, I added a bunch of stuff in places I knew I would be traveling this year (New York/London/Ireland). But then it occurred to me that, while it’s nice to explore places far from home, there are plenty of great things to … More Exploring the DIA
2012 was a strange year. The first third was pretty mundane – law school, ordinary routines, and the like. The middle was spent in Chicago, where I had a fabulous summer. And the end was pure craziness, between flying around the country for job interviews and being overwhelmed with school work and extracurricular activities. To … More 2012 in Review
Though I’ve been home for well over a month, I still wanted to do a recap post of my summer in Chicago. I had an amazing time in the city and hit a bunch of the places I wanted to visit. And even though I did so many great things, the best part is that … More Summer 2012: Best of Chicago
I confess: I am a huge nerd when it comes to the Olympics. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been performing my every-two-yearly ritual of getting crazy excited, watching Olympic trials, and generally buying every magazine with pre-Olympics coverage that I can find. I cannot wait for the opening ceremonies tomorrow and for two solid … More 10 Reasons the Olympics Make Me Cry
I think I have decided that I am a city girl. But sometimes I spend time by a lake, out in the country, and think I could pretty much be set hanging out there for life. Eating breakfast outside, sipping my coffee, and looking out at the water. Taking boat rides on the lake at … More Hamilton Lake 2012
