Tag Archives: Michigan

The Thinker’s Summer Vacation Plans

It has been the most popular attraction at the Detroit Institute of Arts for decades. But now, the sculpture that has sat squarely at the entrance to one of the country’s largest fine arts museums is hitting the road. I’m referring to Rodin’s The Thinker—the iconic sculpture that draws tens of thousands of visitors to Michigan each year. If you were making plans to visit the museum this summer expecting to take in The Thinker—be warned—you’ll now have to drive west of Detroit to Grand Rapids if you want to see the sculpture in person. For the first time since … Continue reading →

Cheery Cherry Festivals

I cannot tell a lie… I don’t really like cherries. However, I live in a state where besides beer, bratwurst, cheese, and the Green Bay Packers… cherries are a way of life. They are a major Wisconsin commercial export and over the years area residents have found some unique ways to integrate the red fruit into their daily diets (see recipe below). So, I guess it should come as no surprise that each summer (despite the fact that I’m not very fond of the sometimes-sweet-sometimes-tart fruit) our family treks to one of the area’s many Cherry Festivals. Each July the … Continue reading →