Opportunity arises to get some work done at this Chicago Starbucks. Whether I work from my hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton or a local coffee shop, it feels refreshing to be in the windy city. Everywhere I look, people are plugged in at this Rush Street Starbucks. They stare at their phones with headphones on.…
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Bold Cycle is now open. As a freelance retoucher at Kohler Company, I had the opportunity to attend a cycle class at Bold Cycle in Kohler, Wisconsin. It was FANTASTIC! Cycle class is new for me. I’m not a newbie when it comes to exercise, but I certainly feel out of the loop a bit.…
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Goodbye furry family member, I miss you already. Yesterday was a sad day in our home, we said goodbye to our dear furry family member. Macy, the goldendoodle, was part of our family for nearly nine years, but she’ll hold a piece of our hearts FOREVER. Unfortunately, we knew this day would come sooner than later. Just…
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The first thing I do after settling into our cottage at Canoe Bay, head for the library, of course. I look forward to visiting Canoe Bay’s library more with each visit. I enter and immediately feel relaxed and engaged with the variety of books. From art to history and memoirs to spiritual, I browse all…
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Majestic bald eagle flies overhead. I know just where to look while driving the regular route home. Just over a mile away, I discover an eagle’s nest perched high in the tree, along the river. My son has an enthusiastic knowledge of birds and he was ecstatic when I mentioned to him that there’s a…
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Accountability helps achieve goals. Just when I want to quit, I turn to those that support me. My family keeps me on track to reach my goal. There are times I regret this decision to do 100 blog posts in 100 days. I have a LONG way to go, 83 days to be exact. But I…
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We had a blast during my LimeLife by Alcone makeup tutorial. In all honesty, I don’t have a clue when it comes to hair and makeup. For this reason, I booked the LimeLife by Alcone makeup tutorial. I try to stay on top of the trends, but always find myself going back to the old…
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Clouds of Switzerland Fine Art Photography The mystical clouds in the Switzerland sky inspired this fine art. The sun is always there, but sometimes it’s hidden by the clouds. The clouds start to break away and reveal the sun. Just as life gives us opportunities that we don’t always see. There’s a break from the…
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WICKED the Musical takes my breath away. I LOVE the performing arts, a trait I received from my mother. She taught me to appreciate live theatre. I’ve been fortunate enough to see many Broadway shows. Wicked the Musical is one of my favorites. Defying Gravity lyrics inspire me. Goosebumps appear EVERY time I listen to…
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This was a stormy Big Green Egg grilling night. The storm moved in faster than expected. It chased us under an umbrella, but the storms didn’t stop us from having amazing food and company. We spend most nights at home with our young children. Our date nights usually consist of hanging out on our patio.…
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