Mom's Kitchen Demo

In my family these days, one can simply reference "the brothers" or ask "are you going to love it or list it?" and everyone knows exactly which HGTV shows[1][2] are being referenced. We've logged a lot of hours in renovation-based entertainment, and that's a big part of why my mom's new kitchen renovation project is so exciting.

Cabinets, granite counter tops, and floors are on the way, but it all starts with a little demolition up front. Yesterday, she spent the day tearing out the 1980's tiled backsplash.



So far, so good!

References

1. Property Brothers
2. Love It or List It

Small World

I've been lucky enough to spend 4+ months in some major cities over the past few years. During this time, I've had some déjà vu when meeting new people.

Let's review, in classic dialogue format.

Chicago

Me	...no, I'm actually from Detroit originally.
Person A	Hey! Me too. Go Blue!
Person B	Wow! Did you guys say you're from Detroit? So am I.
	6 more people join in as the conversation turns to Michigan vs Michigan State.

Los Angeles

Me	...no, I grew up near Detroit.
Teammate	Really? I'm from Huntington Woods!

Little Rock

Me	...no, I'm actually from Detroit originally.
Teammate	What! Do you know Eminem? Have you ever been to 8 Mile?

San Francisco

Barber	...and people think the tenderloin neighborhood is dangerous, but I'm from Detroit, so...
Me	Weird... Me too.

Let's Form a Hypothesis

11-08-09 by idovermani on Flickr

Certainly were I member of the scientist group pictured above, we'd be forming hypotheses about any of the following:

• Every US city is 90% Michigan-based
• Eminem has overtaken Henry Ford as the most famous Detroiter
• Detroit is the planet's toughest city
• Detroiters tell more people where they're from than persons of other cities

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Naturally, there is a photoset.