Your Name In Print
“I am writing a memoir based in Ann Arbor and would like some advice on how to publish it. Should I look for publishers within town or self-publishing companies either in town or online?”
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What She Said
Creative Meetups for Creative People
“I know Ann Arbor is teeming with brilliant creatives, but I can’t find the place where they connect and support one another. Are there any regular gatherings in town where artists, writers, or designers meet consistently just to talk shop and get plugged into the scene?”
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Old-School Street Maps
“I have been searching for an Ann Arbor street map on behalf of a friend who’s thinking of moving to the area. Evidently, they don’t make them any more, but phone maps are so limiting. Used book stores don’t have any. Chamber of Commerce doesn’t. Any chance you know where I can locate one? The AA Observer seems to be connected to everything Ann Arbor! Help!”
Read MoreRestraint Matters, but it Sure is Elusive
“There is always so much going on around town this time of year! Can you help me figure out how to balance fun time with downtime?”
Read MoreRecipe for Tension
“My in-laws will be staying with us over Thanksgiving this year for the first time. They’re lovely people, but I really struggle with houseguests. How do I get them out of the house as often as possible, while not hurting their feelings?”
Read MoreNothing’s off the Table
Are these questions from actual people? Can I really ask you anything, like, even about my love life??
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Practice Your High Steps
“My ten-year-old daughter is learning to play clarinet, and she’s obsessed with marching bands. How early is too early to start training to be in the Michigan Marching Band?”
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The Shivering Elephant in the Room
“I moved to Ann Arbor last spring from California, so this will be my first Michigan winter. Is there anything I can look forward to?”
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So You Wanna Be a DJ?
“I’ve wanted to be a radio DJ for as long as I can remember. How do I get my own show on WCBN?”
Read MoreA True Love Triathlon
On October 8, my husband and I are celebrating our third wedding anniversary. We love biking, hiking, kayaking—pretty much anything outdoors—followed by a good meal and a cold beer. Got any advice for an unforgettable Ann Arbor date night?
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Introducing: What She Said
Part fact-finding guide, part personal advice, What She Said proides t a unique and individualized take from a local on just about anything Ann Arbor-ish.
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