Recap: Anthony Bourdain’s Season 2 Finale: Parts Unknown Detroit

Walking through the ruins of the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit

In the season two finale of Parts Unknown, CNN’s Anthony Bourdain explores the Motor City’s past, present and future as he walks through ruins of the abandoned Packard Plant, helps to mow overgrown city parks, and enjoys food at Detroit’s off the beaten path restaurants. Anthony Bourdain on Detroit: It’s where nearly everything American and… Continue reading Recap: Anthony Bourdain’s Season 2 Finale: Parts Unknown Detroit

WordCamp Detroit 2011: In The Beginning Was The Word

Colorful WordPress stickers strewn across a black table

In his presentation at WordCamp Detroit 2011, Wally Metts spoke about the importance of clear, concise writing and the need to have a strong idea for your blog. He shared advice for creating conversations that matter about things you care about. Here are my notes: People don’t come to our sites for the plugins, they… Continue reading WordCamp Detroit 2011: In The Beginning Was The Word

TEDxDetroit 2011

TEDx Detroit 2011 stickers

Last Wednesday, I attended my second TEDxDetroit event, my sixth TEDx event in Michigan. Along with about 1,500 people, I enjoyed an amazing day learning about the creative and inspiring people in the metro Detroit area and their incredible work to educate, create, and move forward positive ideas. From nonprofits to academic institutions to individuals… Continue reading TEDxDetroit 2011