I know most of you are here for it when I say that — for the most part — 2017 effing sucked.
Don’t get me wrong, there were a few — very few — personal highlights. I visited Nashville, northern Kentucky, Colorado and Montreal. I joined a book club. I had my first byline published in the Tribune. I got to visit the Joe Louis Arena for the last time. I was in my friend Caitlin‘s gorgeous Michigan wedding.
And nationally? There were a few good things that happened.
But for the most part? This year was stressful, taxing and all-around sucky.