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Metal Mining in the Mitten

A couple of metal-detecting newbies take a stab at exploring local parks.

Adventures in Novice Land: Snow Sports and Duck Dining

When was the last time you branched out and tried something new? Sometimes, conquering the most common, day-to-day experiences can make you feel amazing (or maybe, just tired).

An Evening in Greenfield Village: Holiday Nights 2012

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village takes me back in time for a Christmas celebration free from modern distractions.

Living Textbook: Greenfield Village

A day trip to Henry Ford's Greenfield Village proves that sometimes, you really can turn back time.

How Not to Build a Gingerbread House

My sister and I never really made a real gingerbread house when we were kids. Now, as adults, we've found that maybe it's a little too late for us to catch up.

Baseball: Playoff Fever and Tiger Mania

The amazing Detroit Tigers have transformed my sport-loathing self into an excited, hopeful, baseball-loving machine.

Olympic Gold

I met Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber in Novi last week. She wasn't, however, the only impressive person I spoke with that day.

Spoiler Alert: There are no spoilers

Which is more important: Keeping up with your news feed, or preserving the element of Olympic surprise?

Wheels and Trains and Motorized Things

Ingenious or Geekery: What does the term "nerd" make you think of?

Two Girls, a Pie, and an Art Fair Place

An afternoon at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, give or take a slice of cherry pie.

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