Many MINIs Motoring To The Mighty Mack

Many MINIs Motoring To The Mighty Mack

A sense of belonging - one of mankind's most-basic and innate desires as people go through life. Being a part of something and having connections with other people gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling that you can't find anywhere else. Some people find it within their role at work, others seek it out within a church or political setting. It can be found in dozens of obvious places, but one place you might unexpectedly find your group is in the motoring world. Enthusiast groups exist across the whole spectrum of the automotive world - no matter what brand you drive, you'll probably find a group of like-minded driving fans to bond with.

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Fun and Food in Frankenmuth

Fun and Food in Frankenmuth

It took me 24 years of my life to go to Frankenmuth, Michigan.

No, that wasn’t a typo. For those who have never heard of it, Frankenmuth - pronounced exactly how it’s spelled - is a small Germanic village in the middle of Eastern Michigan.

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The Tradition of Trudging For Trees

The Tradition of Trudging For Trees

In case it wasn’t already clear, I am not big into most holidays and anything holiday-spirit-esque.

We didn’t celebrate them when I was young and I just grew up with the mentality that Christmas and the like were more-or-less unnecessary expenses, wastes of time, and stress-causers.

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“Detroit is Magical. It’s a Little Bit of Everything..."

“Detroit is Magical. It’s a Little Bit of Everything..."

I have always loved Detroit. Even throughout its rougher years, and despite the fact that I’ve always lived more than a few years away; Motor City has always had a special place in my heart.

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For Once, Having Skeletons Was a Good Thing

For Once, Having Skeletons Was a Good Thing

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. And the decorations are my absolute favorite part.

Date night a few weeks back brought Ethan and I to a small-town in Eastern Michigan which boasts a celebration of skeletons for the month of October, called The Skeletons Are Alive!

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A Haunting Halloween at The Whitney Mansion

A Haunting Halloween at The Whitney Mansion

I love everything about Halloween - the mounds of sugary candy, the extravagant decorations, and the avant-garde costumes! It’s all just extra AF. I can barely contain my excitement for October 31st to roll around. I started decorating our apartment with haunted purple and orange trees and wreaths with lights and ghosts in early September!

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Thanks For Everything, Mackinac, See You Next Year.

Thanks For Everything, Mackinac, See You Next Year.

I’m not one for rituals and traditions - never have been. It’s just not how I was raised. But, I’m dating the King of we-do-this-every-year, so, I guess I better get used to them.

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Reliving Red Flannel Day

Reliving Red Flannel Day

I don’t often talk about my past - including where I’m from. It’s not that I’m ashamed of what’s behind me and what got me where I am today, I guess I just don’t often see the relevance in brining it up.

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