CONDOLENCES, KINDNESS AND FAMILY LOVE

Last week, my husband and I left for Door County, Wisconsin for our annual Fall color motorcycle vacation. We tow our bike and take enough cold weather and rain gear in the truck so we are prepared no matter what the weather forecast. We left for Door County on Sunday. Monday, we enjoyed breakfast at…

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Mindful Meditations

The events of the last few days, which were celebrating Yom Kippur, attending my friend’s mother’s funeral and observing yahrezeit  for my mother, have caused me to pause and ponder. I have included two mediation from the prayer book that was used during the mourner’s service on Tuesday night when my friend and her family…

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REMEMBERING MY MOTHER

Yesterday,  a dear friend of mine, whom I taught school with 40 years ago, buried her 94 year old mother. 8 years ago today, I buried my 84 year old mother. Before, I went to the grave side service site, I decided to pay my respects to mother.I was taught that it is disrespectful to…

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SENIOR CITIZENS ASSISTANCE

Last night, my husband, Jordan, and I went to Costco. We felt like Old Mother Hubbard, whose cupboard was bare. With four adults and two children in our home, we are healthy consumers. Jordan, has always had “Green Brain” system for how he packs the shopping cart. However, one of the clerks had placed some…

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FRUSTRATION

I was at a conference last week and wrote a long detailed account of my grand experience this afternoon. I hit the button to save, then the button to publish and it disappeared! Maybe I accidentally hit delete… I do not know for sure, but I am sure that I am FRUSTRATED!!!! I’ll be writing…

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KIDDIELAND CLOSING

Yesterday, our family (children and grandchildren) spent the day at Kiddieland in Melrose Park, Illinois. It was a fond farewell to wonderful childhood memories for me and our sons. We all had “Orange Brain” fun-filled day! However, we were not alone. The park was filled with families, who wereenjoying their last rides and time to make…

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DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE

There are days we all remember personally, because they are filled withlife and great joy, such as: a child’s birth, weddings, graduations or moving into a new home.  However, as a Americans several days stand out in out minds, leave indelible pictures, and ask memorable questions, because they are filled with the loss of life…

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FACEBOOK PROBLEMS

Recently, I decided to improve my Social Media skills. My solution… I made an agreement with my fellow WIN member, Jackie de Boer, GVA, who is a Social Media Marketing Virtual Assistant. Jackie and I are developing a strategic plan to teach me how to effectively update and utilize Facebook , LinkedIn and Tweeter and…

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LABOR DAY TRIBUTE & MOTORCYLCE RIDE

Today the United States celebrates Labor Day. A way to pay tribute to the American worker. With challenging economic times, the loss of jobs and our service men and women still serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s encouraging to think about our nation’s past, present and future strength, freedom, and leadership. Last night, I watched…

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KRUSE CAR AUCTION, CHALLENGER & CHAOS

My husband and his crew are in the final days of finishing a customized 1968 Dodge Charger.The car is schedule to be sold at the Kruse International Auction on Saturday, September 5th.This is the 39th edition of the “World’s Largest Collector Car Auction and Show” held in Auburn, IndianaThe “One of A Kind Viper Red Charger” with a Hemi 800+horse…

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BRAIN COLOR BOOK REPRINTS

Today was a “Bountiful Book Blessings” day! This afternoon, I spoke with my Project Editor, Debra Toulson, at SLACK, Inc. about the revisions for the What Color Is Your Brain? reprint. I was thrilled when she informed me that my book is going into it’s 6th printing! When the UPS packet arrived with the book…

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MARY TYLER MOORE & DIABETES

My parents taught me the love of books and I have always been a voracious reader. I belong to 2 book clubs and I make weekly visits to my local libraries in Wauconda and Barrington. I recently picked up the newly released book, Growing Up Again: Life, Loves and Oh Yeah Diabetes, written by Mary…

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