3 Perfect Days in Detroit
Art, Living, & Design December 6, 2013
Last year, I visited Detroit on my way back from Canada. Although I was in the city for only one night, all of my friends warned me not to leave my hotel room. They had heard all of the negative reports about the city and feared for my safety.... Read more
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Art, Living, & Design September 5, 2013
My wife and I recently celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary and we wanted to celebrate with a nice, romantic dinner. We rarely get to go to fancy restaurants because our three children keep us busy. Houston is filled with great restaurants and when we do have an opportunity to... Read more
Starbucks Verismo Single Cup Coffee System
Art, Living, & Design December 4, 2012
I’ve loved the smell of coffee since I was a young child. After my grandfather came to live with us, I was responsible for brewing his coffee every day. When I say brew, I’m using the term loosely because we didn’t have a coffee brewer. Instead, I took a... Read more
The Hope That Art Brings
Art, Living, & Design March 1, 2010
We are all aware of the devastation caused by the earthquake Haiti. Many people died, many buildings were destroyed, but the creative spirit of many Haitians is still alive. Amid all of the chaos, destruction, and loss artists are finding hope through their work. Dorvelus Gerald, for example, has... Read more