Four of us met in San Francisco in the late ’90s. Over the years, one by one we left the city, until none of us lived there anymore. We continued to see each other, in pairs, in trios, and all four together, over the years. We’d end each reunion by saying, “This was a great idea!” Recently we convened in Detroit, a city where none of us had spent time. When I told folks I was going to Detroit in March, I received raised eyebrows, followed by the question, “Why?” Fair question, it was cold. Really cold. And a bit rainy/icy. And glorious.

We made the most of our 54 hours in the city. We enjoyed Detroit pizza (yum! still craving that crisp crust and delicious sauce). We walked along the river. We viewed Canada across the way (though couldn’t walk there yet; bridge to be completed soon). We wandered through the GM headquarters (delightful and unexpected!). Saw so. much. art. Outside and in. And Art Deco buildings. And Henry Ford’s Museum of Innovation. And so many delicious meals. Highly recommend Detroit.