When I moved away for college, I didn’t think I was coming back. I loved Michigan; I just always assumed I’d end up somewhere else. I lived in Columbus, Ohio for several years after college, but when … [Read more...] about It Really Does Take A Village
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Thank You Note
Dear You, On March 23, 2016 we came out with the post Lose Yourself. It was an announcement post of sorts: We decided as a family we were going to take a shot at branding Dim Sum and Doughnuts. … [Read more...] about Thank You Note
In Defense Of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
(From the archives: February, 2015) I read an article once that said "Black dogs are less likely to be adopted than dogs of other colors." I never forgot that article because I didn't understand. Why … [Read more...] about In Defense Of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
After The Wait
The sucky part about almost anything is the wait: Waiting in line, waiting your turn, waiting to get served. All of it. Sucks. Sometimes the wait isn’t that bad, but that’s usually for something that … [Read more...] about After The Wait
Why My Kids Are Going To End Up In Therapy
When you're a parent, you can tell your kid to do pretty much anything you want and they have to do it. I’m not making any recommendations, or judgments--- I’m just stating a fact: There is great … [Read more...] about Why My Kids Are Going To End Up In Therapy