Tony Bennett had a song in his heart; he left fond memories in mineJuly 23, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressTony Bennett once waited for my mother to get out of the bathroom. You won’t read that in any of the glowing ...Read More
Mountain life is a joy, just make sure you avoid nearly everythingJuly 9, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressBRECKENRIDGE, Colorado — I used to dream of living in the mountains. I grew up in a flat suburb, where the biggest ...Read More
Coach Lloyd Carr goes to Haiti; a minicamp unlike any otherJune 25, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The old football coach had a new team. They were young. They were skinny. Many were small. ...Read More
Monty Williams believes divine hand carried him through tragedy, to PistonsJune 18, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressYou think this is hard? Getting fired from an elite NBA team right after the playoffs? That’s not ...Read More
Watching soccer in Argentina — so much to see, so much smokeJune 11, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — So we thought it would be a good idea to see a soccer game here in Argentina. It is, ...Read More
Eat around the world in one night — and help DetroitersJune 4, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressSANTIAGO, Chile − Here’s one way to do it. Plan for several years, save your money, make deep dives into the ...Read More
What do you do when the doctor is no longer in?May 28, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressMy doctor is retiring. I am heartbroken. For 30 years, he’s been the first line of defense. A strange pain ...Read More
In praise of pigging out: Once a year won’t hurt, might helpMay 21, 2023 | Comment, Detroit Free PressFor my birthday this year, I’m getting a bus. Renting it. Not buying it. I do this every year. I don’t get ...Read More