Broke or Not, We Carry On in DetroitJuly 22, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressDear America,Yeah, we're broke.But we got up this morning.Yeah, we're broke.But we woke the kids. We went to ...Read More
Teen idol needs a splash of realityJuly 17, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressHe played to more than 50,000 fans twice in one weekend - in the same building! He sold out Madison Square Garden ...Read More
Heartfelt lesson as father looks for sonJune 30, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressOne week ago, I got into a taxi. It was a hot and humid Sunday morning in Bristol, Conn. I was heading to the ...Read More
The awful sadness of losing a funny friendJune 23, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressHere's to the lunatics. The dreamers. The yellers. The people who see life as a crazy fun-house ride. Steve ...Read More
Father, friend says final farewellJune 16, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressFathers are often bad at good-byes. Some find them awkward. Some find them silly. Some just figure, in their ...Read More
A tale of teens, guns – and hopeJune 9, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressHe walks in the room with a plastic helmet over his head. He sits. He takes off the helmet. You can see the damage ...Read More
Detroit mayor not exactly dream jobMay 19, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressDetroit mayor not exactly dream jobYou get to be in charge, except for the guy who is really in charge. You get to ...Read More
If only Mom could say something againMay 13, 2013 | Comment, Detroit Free PressShe said, “Come, here, baby.”And I reached for her.She said, “Open wide!”And I ate.She sang, “Rock a bye …”And I ...Read More