by Brooke Romney | Mar 6, 2013 | Books
I read this short, young adult novel while on vacation and it lived up to all the hype. The writing was quick, witty and intelligent and the dialogue was impressive. The story was extremely well done and even the turquoise waters of the Caribbean couldn’t...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 5, 2013 | Holidays
Cute crafts are not my thing, but family memories are. When I start a tradition, I like it to be something I can continue without too much headache or hassle, otherwise, it will be only a one time thing. Since birthdays are on the brain, I thought I would share the 4...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 1, 2013 | Travel
I love a good burger. So, when we moved to Ann Arbor I was thrilled to find Krazy Jim’s Blimpie Burger. It is unapologetically a big bite of greasy heaven. I love their menu…simple, straightforward and delicious, college food for a grown up crowd that my...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 27, 2013 | Books
Still Alice has been one of my favorite books for years. When we read it for book club, the discussion was lively and smart. The book was amazing. I read it in about 3 days because I couldn’t stop. It’s a well-researched, fictional novel about a woman who...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 25, 2013 | Travel
On Saturday our family was lucky enough to go see The Lion King at the Detroit Opera House. In one word, the experience was MAGICAL. As all the animals moved through the aisles and assembled onstage for the opening number, “The Circle of Life,” my eyes...
