Mount Calvary Firemen’s Parade

By laura / December 3, 2020 /

Life doesn’t always go as planned. The cancellation of the annual Mount Calvary Firemen’s Parade is proof of that. 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, but each of us still has something to be grateful for.  This season of life has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.…

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Club 44 Dedication In Mount Calvary Wisconsin

By laura / November 25, 2020 /

Life doesn’t always go as planned, the Club 44 Foundation is proof of that. 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, but each of us has something to be grateful for.  This season of life has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.  The cancellations and additional time spent…

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Finding Community Is Possible

By laura / November 23, 2020 /

Finding community is hard, but it’s possible. I’m very proud of the community I live in so I decided to hold a FREE rummage sale in June.  Everything was free; although, I accepted donations for the Club 44 Foundation and Mount Calvary Fire Department.  I know someone needs these clothes and baby items more than we do…

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Freelance Photo Retoucher At Kohler Company

By laura / November 18, 2020 / Comments Off on Freelance Photo Retoucher At Kohler Company

People keep asking me, “So, what do you even do?” I know you’re confused and eager to know the answer.  So, let me tell you. I’m an artist, photographer, educator and blogger.  In addition, a freelance photo retoucher.  I bet you didn’t know that. My retouching journey began in a portrait studio nearly two decades…

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Artist Photographer Refuses Mediocrity

By laura / October 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Artist Photographer Refuses Mediocrity

I love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment.  With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me.  I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone.  I…

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Lifelong Learner Mary Ann Winter

By laura / August 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Lifelong Learner Mary Ann Winter

Mary Ann Winter is a lifelong learner who illuminates the Fond du Lac community. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired.  Mary Ann’s persistence and optimism is motivating all who cross her path.  Mary Ann is illuminating… Mary Ann Winter Mary Ann Winter grew up on a small family…

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Fond du Lac Community Visionary

By laura / July 16, 2020 / Comments Off on Fond du Lac Community Visionary

Holly Brenner illuminates the Fond du Lac community. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired. Holly Brenner is a visionary who is living a life of integrity.  She is an inspiration to all who cross her path.  Holly is illuminating… Holly Brenner Holly Brenner is a life-long resident of…

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Riveter Construction Founder Carla Stephany

By laura / July 8, 2020 / Comments Off on Riveter Construction Founder Carla Stephany

What better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Riveter Construction founder Carla Stephany empowers others to aim high in life and refuses to settle for the status quo.  She is illuminating… Carla Stephany Carla Stephany grew up in the Holyland,…

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Sister Stephen Of Cristo Rey Ranch

By laura / June 25, 2020 / Comments Off on Sister Stephen Of Cristo Rey Ranch

Sister Stephen Bloesl of Cristo Rey Ranch is compassionate and kind. Sister Stephen and I have had several conversations about following your calling.  In addition to motivating me, she boosted my self-confidence.  As a result, I continue moving forward on my journey of discovering my life’s mission.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you!…

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Fond du Lac School District Equity Coordinator

By laura / June 8, 2020 / Comments Off on Fond du Lac School District Equity Coordinator

What better time than the present to illuminate our community. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. Laurice Snyder first shared her story during her 2017 TEDx Talk, then she shared it with us.  We were honored to sit down with Laurice and hear her personal journey that led her…

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