Memory Monday: Made in America – Philly
I'm starting a new series on this blog called "Memory Monday". Because I have been quite the inconsistent blogger over the years, there are plenty of trips that I have…
A Saturday in Rome
Since this was the second weekend that I was back in Rome and I spent the entire first weekend sleeping in an attempt to overcome jetlag, I promised myself that…
Winter in Puerto Vallarta
For this year's holiday season, I left a fall-like Rome and headed to blistery cold Detroit to be with family. Having not spent a winter in Detroit in five years,…
The Best 55 Moments of 2013
Why 55? Because I couldn't delete anymore. :-) 2013 was a transformative year for me. I learned a lot about myself and the world. I saw four different continents, eleven…
2013: The Year of the Globetrotter
As we move into a new year, it is always nice to reflect on our thorns and roses of the previous year and subsequently make ambitious plans for the next…
Ice Ice Baby…Thanksgiving in Iceland
On July 31st, I received an email with the subject line, "thanksgiving in iceland?". The body of the email had a link to a travel deal followed by, "I'm so…
A week in Nairobi: #mustmovebacktoafrica
This sign welcomes people to the UN compound When I found out that I was going to spend a week in Nairobi for a work trip I was very excited.…
My Life as a Unicorn: A black girl in Rome
After a nine-month (not to give birth in secret) hiatus from Rome, an opportunity arose that was convincing enough for me to return to a city that I do not…
Ann Arbor’s Finest: Zingerman’s
A few weeks ago during the first meeting of the advisory board for the Detroit Food Academy, I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Saginaw of the Ann Arbor based…
A Perfect Weekend in Martha’s Vineyard
A few months ago, my dear friend Crystal and I were on the phone and decided to plan a trip to Martha's Vineyard with friends. We settled on a date…