March 2008
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Sun and Shadow
Misery doesn’t love company. Despite what prevailing wisdom tells us, misery wants some good news.
Well-rounded Trip
Colleges today, public and private, are making study abroad easier and more affordable than ever.
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Throwing Curves
Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson lives in Detroit year round and defies convention in many ways.
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She’s Got Gossip
Plymouth Township native Kelli Zink is making a name for herself in the ultra-competitive world of Internet celebrity gossip.
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Happy Hour
With the “spring forward” time change on March 9, we may get to drive home from work without headlights. Lighter evenings open up a world of possibility.
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Past Perfect
Two books, “Historic Photos of Ann Arbor” and “Historic Photos of University of Michigan,” explore bygone days of the college town.
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No Final Resting Place
According to the Cremation Association of North America, one in three deceased Americans are now cremated (two of every five in Michigan). What to do with all those forsaken boxes of cremains?
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Ashcan Riches
An exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts trashes the belief that the Ashcan School produced only dreary images.
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An Easter Hat Parade
At church, African-American women are strong believers in wearing the proper topper that’s brimming in style
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Golf Is Becoming a Game of Wider Demographics
The most social of all games is reflecting changes in society, with the landscape of the 800-year-old sport molding itself to more diverse duffers and families
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Flip Saunders
Pistons head coach Flip Saunders tailors his wardrobe to the pro basketball spotlight.
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Taking the Plunge
The sleek Immerse Spa at MGM Grand Detroit is drenched in amenities, including a shimmering pool, sauna, whirlpool — and, for massage enthusiasts, something called a bonger
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Time-Honored
Mon Jin Lau is that rare breed of Chinese restaurant where modern American influences rewrite old recipes, and dishes are served in a setting where decor, food presentation, and pampering service are part of the experience.
