Distraction

WHAT IF…         I was thinking the other day as I was people watching (I don’t know about you but I REALLY enjoy people watching – humans are fascinating!) and I got to wondering… Have you ever noticed how...
Adily, Maddie, & Tony

Adily, Maddie, & Tony

If you walk into Roots on any given weekday, chances are you’ll see three students leaned over thick textbooks with caffeine nearby. Adily, Maddie, and Tony are 3rd-year medical residents at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. They began coming to...
Fireworks & Fireflies

Fireworks & Fireflies

Happy Fourth of July friends! “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The pursuit of Happiness....
Dan Hefferan

Dan Hefferan

Dan Hefferan only dropped one class in his college career at the University of Michigan. It was Introduction to Computer Science. Graduating with a degree in Economics, he now runs his own web design company.  Originally from Hudsonville, Dan went to Michigan for...
That Natural Awe

That Natural Awe

Summer is the prime season for exploring nature in Michigan. Yes, I know, there’s lots to explore in the winter, but let’s be honest, most outdoor adventures in the Mitten state happen in the warmth of summer. And man, there’s so much to explore! This state is FILLED...
Bree Bode

Bree Bode

Bree Bode had a relationship with the physical space of Roots before she became a patron of the coffee shop. Boomtown Church used to meet at Roots Brew Shop on Sundays. Bree attended Boomtown and immediately liked the cozy furniture. She began coming into Roots during...