San Francisco was home to me for nearly 20 years. Though I spent my formative years elsewhere, I did most of my growing up within its 49-square-mile borders. After months of discussion, my husband and I decided to move our family (us, our two little girls and Sam the Labrador) to Grosse Pointe, Michigan, an affluent suburb of Detroit. This blog chronicles the big move and our new life in small-town suburbia.
You can reach me at pointesofview @ gmail.com
Content (c) 2013-2014 Pointes of View|Lani Martin. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without permission is prohibited. Excerpts and photos may be used, provided that credit is given to http://www.pointesofview.com.
All images/photos are used by permission or are in the public domain (internet). All photos taken by and (c) me, unless otherwise noted. Header photos: www.gpyc.org, www.grossepointefarms.org and www.gphistorical.org.
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Hey, I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award: https://ohtogoawandering.wordpress.com/2015/02/25/753/
I hope you take part, but don’t worry if not. I just had to include you on my list — I love reading your posts, as you know. :)
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Thank you! What an honor. I may not do a dedicated post on it, but will definitely mention it in an upcoming entry!
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Not sure exactly how long you’ve been here… but Welcome to Michigan! Glad you made the move to this great state, and Grosse Pointe is an awesome town!
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Thanks! It’s been about six months, so I’m still learning the ropes. Enjoying it so far.
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I’m giving you homework, Lani :P I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award. http://lanivcox.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/liebster-award-2/ I hope you participate, but no worries if it’s not your thing. xxoo
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Oh lordie. Thank you! I’ll look into it. Now that I can kind of think. Kids in school, but they both now have colds. Can’t catch a break.
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Hope everyone feels better super soon.
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Brilliant Blog,nice to be here, i have an invitation to my place as well ,feel free to comment, like and the best Regards to You :D
Pleasure by my side , EW II
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Thank you for stopping by!
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always my dear
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Great blog. Interesting reading for an English man!
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Thanks so much. Hope you keep reading!
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I’m so glad I stopped by! :D I’d love to visit San Francisco one day, my mum used to live there when she was younger! I can’t wait to see more from you clicks follow
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I’m glad you stopped by, too! I hope you do get to visit. It’s a wonderful place.
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Hi there, Thank you for following A mom’s blog. All the best for your move. Zainab
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Thank you!
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Lovely blog! :)
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Thank you so much! I just checked out your blog – loving the photography.
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Thank you for following Petals Unfolding. May my blog be a continual source of inspiration for you as it is to me. Blessings, Amy Rose
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Thanks for stopping by the blog!
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I worked in Detroit back in 1994, based in Farmington Hills. I was building out cell sites so our cell phones would work everywhere we wanted to. I apologize for that……………lol
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Haha. I have a cell phone, can’t really complain.
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Thanks for following my new blog. Your blog is awesome. We have similar experiences but different “Pointes of View.” I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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Thank you! Yes, very similar. I was very happy to find your blog. Look forward to your blog journey as well.
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20 years is a long time! I lived in Delhi for about 15 and it’s already a part of me.
Recently moved to the bay area, and I find myself falling in love with San Fransisco. The city just grows on you.
You must know it like the back of your hand, would love to read a post on SFO- your favorite places, routes, benches to just sit and see the city pass by. :)
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Oh! You’re here! For sure before I leave, I’ll make a Favorite’s list. Enjoy it here. It’s like no other place.
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Hi there… Glad to connect and interact with you.
Thanks for ‘follow’ my blog… :) Have a nice day.
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Thank you as well! I love your “Photo Challenge” photos. All the Best.
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Thank you for following my website. You might have noticed I am a Michigan native. Stay warm! :)
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Absolutely! Looking forward to being a Midwesterner. Sort of. :)
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