Photo of the Week: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church During Advent

Beautiful stained glass window, arched ceiling, and Christmas banners hanging from the balcony

When the sun shines through the stained glass windows at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church near Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, the walls almost seem to glow from the sunlight.

This morning, I attended service at the church to hear the special cantata sung by their choir for the first Sunday of Advent. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Historic Trinity Lutheran Church During Advent

Photo of the Week: Autumn Grasses and Native Plants

arching light-brown autumn grasses and weeds

For the day after Thanksgiving, our family took a walk in the woods at Kensington Metro Park near Milford, Michigan. It was the perfect way to enjoy the afternoon: relatively warm autumn weather, bright sunshine, and an escape from the constant Black Friday sales promotions. Not many birds to be seen, the regulars for late… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Autumn Grasses and Native Plants

Celebrating the 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit

Animal the drummer Muppet balloon with bright pink hair and big orange nose

What a wonderful way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday at the 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit, now known as America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

I woke up early this morning to claim my spot on Woodward Avenue, along with thousands of other Michiganders, to watch the annual parade of floats, balloons, clowns, and marching bands. Continue reading Celebrating the 91st Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit