I don't know if it's the combination of having children who can self-manage better these days or if it's the ache I've harbored to explore my hometown, but our visits to Cleveland and Ann Arbor flooded me with beautiful images that I do not want to soon forget. Paying homage to Playhouse Square's new chandelier of note

New headquarters for Mitchell's. Woop.

Bandying about town

Sure about that?

Happy Dog. Go here. Order the nacho tots.

Riding the carousel at Malley's with Gigi.

A2

This was a minor bucket list checked for me. Been following this vintage clothier for quite a while. Visiting for real was ecstatic-making.

In Detroit, we always go to Corktown. This time, we went with a true denizen of this great neighborhood, our friend Darcy. Recommended eats at the Mercury Burger Bar - particularly their outdoor patio.

Michigan Central Railroad Station - emblem of the abandonment in Detroit. Totally worthwhile article on the hope of this city's tomorrows, though.

The dream is now.