It is my belief that being a parent is the most difficult job in the history of the world. Before I had kids, I was one of those people that saw bad kids in grocery stores and said, “My kid will never act like that!  I would beat that kid’s butt!  That kid needs a [...]

On September 12th, community supporters, sponsors and former students gathered to celebrate the 38th anniversary of The Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies—Wayne State University’s esteemed Latino Studies program and one of the oldest in the Midwest.  It was emceed by Martina Guzmán, reporter for WDET’s radio program Feet In Two Worlds.  The night’s very memorable keynote [...]

A few months ago, we visited some friends and it was served for dinner. As soon as I tried it, I knew I needed to get ahold of this recipe and try it for myself.

The 2010 World Cup, the biggest sports spectacle, will take place in South Africa.  As of today, 12 out of 32 nations have qualified.  With only two rounds left to play, not a single nation in North America, Central America or the Caribbean (known as CONCAFAF) has qualified.  For those of you that are beginners [...]

people are gone and I’m so grateful to have spent those special times with them. We live life so fast now. As we rush around to practices, running errands, working, and studying, we often forget what is truly important……FAMILY.

A widely overlooked cause is finally getting its day. This September 21 is World Alzheimer’s day.  Alzheimer’s associations around the world are putting together a united front to encourage the public to become more educated on the subject of Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases. The day is an opportunity to not only take the [...]

Three-time Grammy Award winning group Los Lobos played the Phoenix Amphitheater to headline opening night for Pontiac’s Art, Beats & Eats.  Taking the stage at about 8 PM, the band fired up the crowd with Tex-Mex flavored rock beats and old time favorites from the late Ritchie Valens.

Thousands showed up on what could not [...]

With recent reports regarding the divorce of the Gosselins of Jon & Kate Plus Eight fame, opinions and judgements are flying around like seagulls on a beach full of bread.  The couple’s separation seems to be making the headlines of every magazine and talk show.  Scandalous photos and videos have surfaced.  What concerns me the most [...]

It’s not that I’m anti-technology. I just want everyone to keep in mind how good it feels to have a good cry with your girlfriends after a break up, get a hug from your mom or to hear your sister lol for real. The best things are real life.

After selling out of an initial allotment of 200 Passports in only 9 days, DP2A’s steering committee of young professionals has decided to make more Passports available to the public. For the limited time of September 1-20, an additional 100 Passports may be purchased for the price of $109.
Each Passport grants its holder admission to [...]