Detroit, Michigan – When the twins were two, for various reasons we spent a lot of time visiting the grandparents, including during winter months. Michigan winter gave us plenty of opportunities to explore the indoor play spaces of the East…
Belle Isle
Detroit, Michigan – Imagine a nearly 1000-acre island park, an idyllic green space designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and packed with recreational facilities, but easily accessible to city dwellers. Cover it with wetlands, beaches and manicured spaces, replete with picnic areas…
PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater
Detroit, Michigan – Apparently, Detroit has the second-largest theater district in the country (after Broadway). Who knew? In the heart of it all, there is a tiny little theater devoted to the art of puppetry: PuppetART The place was founded by…
St Clair Shores
St Clair Shores, Michigan – The twins and I have abandoned Daddio for two weeks, so he can get some work done, and so we can spend time with the grandparents and see what my hometown has to offer for…
Lou’s Pet Shop
Grosse Pointe, Michigan – Whenever we visit the grandparents in Michigan, we always pay a visit to Lou’s Pet Shop, the greatest pet shop in the world. At Lou’s, the twins have made friends with catfish, manhandled baby bunnies and…