By Lori in Lansing on 8/30/2010 10:46 AM

Although I’m sad that summer is coming to an end, I’m equally excited that it’s time to kickoff Spartan Football! It’s time to pull out your green and white apparel and head over to Spartan Stadium for some awesome tailgating and some super exciting games. Alums will catch up with old friends, parents will visit their kids and everyone will catch the Spartan Spirit! Here’s a little Tailgating 101 for you all: Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 8/24/2010 7:42 AM

“Get your motor runnin’, Head out on the highway, Lookin’ for adventure, And whatever comes our way.” Steppenwolf’s Born to be Wild, 1968.

Remember when a road trip wasn’t cruising down an interstate at 70 mph and pulling off the highway to find a fast food drive-thru?

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By Lori in Lansing on 8/19/2010 8:29 AM

I do enjoy my wine moments. Yes, I do. And when I stop by Burgdorf’s Winery in Haslett, Deb and Dave Burgdorf are usually there to welcome me and allow me to have a little tasting before I decide on my purchase. If Dave helps me taste, I have a hula hoop moment when I swirl my wine and my hips in a synchronized movement. That’s what I was taught. It never gets old and I always laugh. Yes, at myself. Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 8/13/2010 11:19 AM

An alternative to your typical Sunday brunch.

Here’s something I ran across last Sunday when we were cruising Lansing around brunch time, but not quite sure what we wanted to eat. Burgers? Omelettes? Salads? Nothing sounded satisfactory. So we pulled into Leo’s Outpost on Pennsylvania Ave. knowing that their cheese bread is to die for but not sure what else would feed our Sunday longings. Lo and behold I have discovered the best alternative to the typical Sunday brunch: “Make your own Bloody Mary” and an assortment of appetizers.

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By Lori in Lansing on 8/5/2010 2:52 PM

So my son is home from college and his dad who lives out of state shipped him a turntable and some old albums perhaps in hopes of keeping him happy and entertained throughout the summer. And he’s very happy. I come home from work to the sounds of old school Beach Boys and some really obscure stuff. He was the kid in middle school who came across an old electric typewriter and proceeded to write stories on that instead of his Gateway PC. So it’s easy to say that he likes retro stuff. And apparently a lot of other people do, too. Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 7/29/2010 7:28 AM

If you haven’t been there recently, or didn’t hear, Mackerel Sky has moved (not too far from their previous location) to 211 M.A.C. Ave. in East Lansing. This boutique/gallery is officially named Mackerel Sky Gallery of Contemporary Crafts and is owned by Tom and Linda Dufelmeier. If you look up the word “Gracious” in the dictionary, their pictures would appear. When we hosted a group of travel writers from around the country in the Lansing area, Tom and Linda acted as a conduit to introduce the writers to some local artists who in turn invited the writers into their studios. Tom and Linda even offered to host a dinner for all the writers and artists…at their home. Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 7/19/2010 4:54 PM

My first skateboard was from a Canadian Tire store back in the 60’s and I practiced like crazy every night after dinner going up and down my driveway. When my dad pulled the car out of the car port, then I had an extra 15 feet to perfect my shoot the duck or something equally as lame. It was an alternative to my roller skates with the “key” that I wore around my neck in case I had to tighten them up. I know. I’m old. And quite possibly still lame. Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 7/12/2010 2:04 PM

Although we are situated in hearty zone 5, Greater Lansing has a multitude of gardens and we are so fortunate to be close neighbors with Michigan State University, a veritable horticultural resource. From the formal Victorian patterns of the State Capitol perennials and annuals to the scientific layouts of species in Beal Botanical Garden, we think you’ll be "root"ing for all the horticultural displays throughout the area. Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 7/8/2010 11:01 AM

Ok, I have to admit that I love a car show. But not the big fancy pants international ones or the deluxe foreign car ones. I enjoy a hot summer day meandering amongst the muscle cars and the low-riders. I don’t know a ton about them, but I love the feelings they evoke in me. Growing up as a Ford brat meant that our family got a new car each year. Once a year, my dad would pull out the glossy brochures of the models that he was interested in and as a family, we would pour over the specs, the colors, the amenity packages and come up with just the perfect car for us.  Read More »

By Lori in Lansing on 6/30/2010 6:56 AM

This week the Muelder Summer Carillon Series begins with weekly Wednesday evening carillon concerts at Beaumont Tower on the beautiful Michigan State University campus. You can bring a blanket or chair and sit beneath this picturesque 104 foot tall MSU icon and listen to a concert of bells. Why not pack a picnic supper, situate yourself in the shadow of the tower and then sit back and enjoy the music? Read More »