Still Alive Up Here in Michigan

Hey everyone! It’s been a very long time since I posted! So, what does life look like from Detroit? All I do is work, work, work, work, work Ha ha, now that song will be in your head for the rest of the day. You’re welcome. It’s just been very, very busy around here! The … Continue reading Still Alive Up Here in Michigan

Post Hurricane Thoughts

Well, I’m probably over-posting on Facebook about Hurricane Irma and the devastation it caused in Saint Martin. I have an awful lot to say about it, though, especially as new updates keep coming through. I figure if you want to know what I have to say about the situation, you’ll read this. And look– here … Continue reading Post Hurricane Thoughts

Sint Maarten: In the Eye of Hurricane Irma

Today is one of the worst days in SXM history. Today is the day that Hurricane Irma hit, with Jose close on its heels. Twenty-two years ago to the day, Hurricane Luis devastated the island, wreaking havoc and destroying the homes and livelihoods of so many. I have walked through La Belle Creole, a resort … Continue reading Sint Maarten: In the Eye of Hurricane Irma

Rosson House: Phoenix’s Last Surviving Victorian Home

Welcome to the house of your dreams! Rosson house is the only remaining Victorian mansion in Phoenix. Originally, the location of all those Phoenix sky scrapers was a small Victorian town. When the area we know and love as Downtown Phoenix became a terrifying place to walk in the daytime, the city tore down nearly … Continue reading Rosson House: Phoenix’s Last Surviving Victorian Home

One Year Down

Well, we have lived on this island for a whole year now! Ben’s finished his first year of medical school and is now in the his second year, which makes him an “MS2.” With the new year comes new developments and new transitions in sight. Over the summer, I took a five-week backpack trip to … Continue reading One Year Down