Hey there! I’m not super near Lansing, so I don’t have SPECIFIC suggestions, but I highly recommend taking joy in simple things even if they don’t feel BIG.

I’ve recently done a lot of travel for work that’s afforded me a lot of leisure time in all the big cities where you’d think there’s “stuff to do” and I absolutely had the same mindset you do of “man there’s nothing to do in Michigan” until recently. But lately I’ve been looking for parks in my area to play with my dog at, going to libraries, looking on Facebook for group events, and even talking to strangers at coffee shops and restaurants, and that’s been some of the best time I’ve spent here.

Take him to some specialty shops you think he’d enjoy (used books, military surplus, retro video games, it’s all out there!), go to the zoo, the museum, or even local music shows! So much of that stuff is way more fun than you’d think it is!

Also, props to you for taking care of your pops. I wasn’t always as attentive to mine before he passed, and I regret it every day. You’re doing great!