Did you know that there is a bowling alley in one of downtown Lansing’s beautiful old churches? Or that a young Judy Garland sang at the now-defunct Strand Theater on Washington Ave.? Or that women in mourning in the Victorian … Continue reading
One of my favorite ways to spend a summer evening is sitting in a lawn chair in Lansing’s Cesar Chavez Plaza, eating Cravings popcorn, and watching a free movie with a bunch of neighbors and friends and fireflies. Four times … Continue reading
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently shared that “giving circles” are becoming increasingly popular with young people and minorities. Just this week I heard about a group of kids in Flint who pool their dollars to make microgrants in their neighborhood. … Continue reading
This time last year I bought a rocket ship. A big, old-timey looking rocket ship that now sits in my garden and makes me happy every time I look at it. Shortly after I bought it, I spotted a similar … Continue reading
Yesterday, Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern celebrated the one year anniversary of their opening. It’s hard to believe it’s only been one year, because I have a hard time remembering a time when I couldn’t meet friends or family for an … Continue reading
my love letter to lansing 