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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Medieval Paris creates a new beginning for me. Studio L Photography was founded in 2007, but in reality, it was born in the magic of the darkroom. That’s where I discovered the artist in me, amid the developing trays and finished photographs hung to dry. While spending the first 10 years in business as a…
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Visiting our Wisconsin cabin on July fourth is one of my favorite things to do. Now that we’re a family of five, it’s SO hard to escape the duties of being a mom to three youngsters. There’s endless laundry and dishes. Can’t neglect the grocery shopping, meal prep and cooking. My children eat more than…
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Michigan Avenue Chicago Man Named Rocky This is Rocky’s story: His sign reads, “Hi, I’m Rocky. Me and my friend lost everything in a fire. Anything helps us get on our paws & feet again. God bless & thank you.” Rocky’s landlords weren’t appropriately fixing the problems in his home. This resulted in a fire.…
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I LOVE John Besh’s crème brûlée recipe! AND there’s only 5 ingredients, all of which are unhealthy and delicious. Look at the bright side, you can pronounce all of them. The 5 ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 quart heavy cream 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 10 egg yolks Preheat oven to 350º. Use…
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It was an unexpected Urban Fuel conversation that made my day. I walk into Urban Fuel Coffee House on this rainy, spring day. It’s cold and damp outside, but cozy and inviting inside. I’m greeted with smiles and offered a glass of water. “Regular or cucumber infused?” they ask. Infused please. I order my usual…
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A day spent at the Kohler Water Spa is a day well spent. I schedule a day at the Kohler Waters Spa several times each year. This particular spa day just happened to be two weeks before my due date. There isn’t a better reason to get a maternity massage. The only reason, I guess. This…
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Last September, my husband, son and I went on vacation to Door County in Wisconsin. We made some wonderful memories, and I wanted to share them with you.
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