How Do I Know If He Has Changed?
In working with victims of domestic violence and abuse, I hear a common question: "How do I know that he has changed?" This usually happens when a wife has left hubby and he's scrambling to get his "normal" back. It's an important question. After all, how many times do we...
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Write to Publish Conference Review 2018
I've heard several people in the writing industry say that Write to Publish on the beautiful Wheaton College campus is their favorite conference and now I know why. I truly have to give it 5 stars. It was an amazing experience and I am tired but still trying to digest all that...
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Taste of Glen Ellyn with Glen Ellyn Rocks
A great time was had by all yesterday in the Community Painting Tent at the Taste of Glen Ellyn, organized by the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce. Sharing the booth with Glen Ellyn Rocks! was the ever fun and friendly Bottles & Bottega team, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society and...
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(Shocking) Signs of Spring in Chicago
Well folks, as most of you know, I am from the West Coast. And "Spring" on the West Coast is defined as these things: At least the end of March or April; at least 65 degrees, MAYBE the rain has reduced/stopped; you can ditch your winter coat and POSSIBLY wear...
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Massive Branding at Anna’s House
Have you heard of Anna's House? You can find them here. They have several locations and I was thrilled to find them this AM in Holland MI for a delicious breakfast that took all my allergies into account. Happy birthday to me! Anna's is a wonderful example of branding done...
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Social Media 101
Teaching the lovely ladies from Zonta International and Area One groups about social media 101 today!!
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Superbowl 52 Ads, 2018
Did you notice all the PR moves this year? All because of the scandal of some players in the past refusing to respect the flag. Thank goodness all were respectful this game. The veterans attended (hope they received free tickets), tossed the coin, were verbally recognized and some players were...
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National Human Trafficking Hotline & Help
You can also TEXT 233733 or report it here if you suspect trafficking.
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Crazy Christmas – Finding Joy in the Midst
This season has been crazy so far and I have been feeling more than a bit overwhelmed this week. I'm sure that many of you are too. I participated in #NaNoWriMo (Writing 50k words of my novel in the month of November- WHY do they have it in November?!) and...
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Hello Fresh! Super Fast! Super Fresh! Super Worth It?
I am enjoying my experiment with Hello Fresh. (follow that link for $40 0ff). And I am also learning several new cooking techniques. Some of my original goals have definitely been met and overall, I have been super impressed with the service and the food. The items arrive ON-TIME (which UPS...
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Distracted Driving- Is It Really a Problem?
I was privileged to hear presentation from Ben Pohl recently on Distracted Driving on 1/26. In 1997, Ben was driving his VW Bug with four good friends when he became distracted with socializing and crashed the car. They were not wearing seatbelts. Ben was thrown out of the car and received the...
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Ooh La La Land!
What makes a movie great to me? Well of course, there has to be the standard stuff: great writing, great acting, great production, good music/sound effects and more.
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Touring Zonta: the International Headquarters
My first introduction to Zonta was through Anna Weselak, and I was incredibly pleased to learn that they STAND up and MAKE a DIFFERENCE in women's lives, all over the world. Although when the organization began in 1919, it's was largely focused on "women's rights"--when I toured the World headquarters,...
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The First Tide Print Ad
Check out the very first Tide print ad, courtesy of Proctor & Gamble. Pretty awesome!
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For Pet Lovers Only: Spoiling Spot and Sally
Considering buying a Christmas stocking for your cat/dog? No need to question your sanity, you are far from alone. The overwhelming majority of pet owners say they treat their dogs and cats like family. Pet owners are projected to spend more than $5.5 billion on pet related gifts this holiday...
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Human Sex Trafficking. Yes, It Still Exists
But on a second (and much more important) note, how crazy-wonderful it is to see an advertisement about human trafficking in an airport, above the escalators at the parking garage, for all to see.
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