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Monthly Archives: July 2012
It’s My Party I Can FLY If I Want To
Last year I discovered the KEY to having a great birthday as an adult. The answer is a few paragraphs down…read on. Now that I’m not seven-years-old I don’t throw epic slumber parties anymore. As a responsible adult, I have … Continue reading
How Do I Keep My Kids Safe From The Unthinkable?
I had the worst two minutes of my life last Saturday. It was two minutes I know I’ll never forget. It made me think about what I can do to keep my kids safe. My little six-year-old asked if she … Continue reading
Cafe Bella Rue–My Own Personal Italy
A trip to Italy was not what I was expecting when I made a stop in at Café Bella Rue located at SoDa Row in Daybreak, but that’s what it felt like. It would be easy to make a quick … Continue reading
I Sailed Away to China
If you’ve been reading my blog you know I’ve been hosting three Chinese 11-year-old girls at my house this week. In case you missed the posts, read them here and here. On our way home after picking the girls up … Continue reading
Posted in SAPPY SATURDAY
Tagged FM 100, Hosting Chinese Foriegn Exchange Students, Matthew Wilder, Sappy Songs
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My China Dolls
We played host family to three Chinese 11-year-old girls last week. It was week filled with all kinds of ups and downs interesting situations and LOTS of emotion. I am writing about these girls today and featuring them as my … Continue reading
Bad To The Bone Granny
I just had to share this photo. It’s one of the funnest things I have ever seen. We were driving down State Street the other day when I thought I saw a car/motorcycle accident on the side of the road. … Continue reading
Having House Guests, Chinese Ones
You can’t imagine the things you would learn having three Chinese children living in your house for a week. They were the perfect way to illustrate #80 on the list. It’s a cultural lesson we’ll always remember. Here’s the highlights … Continue reading
Who’s Your Inspiration?
It’s time for my Friday Feature–Inspirational Person of the week. Today’s inspiration is YOU! Everyone who reads The Vocal Sokol inspires me. Knowing that you enjoy reading these posts inspires me to look for things that make life better, fun … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE
Tagged Chicago, Inspirational People, who inspires you, You're the Inspiration
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The Power of YES
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Have you looked at other people and they seem like they are doing fun and exciting things and somehow you are missing all the fun? Me too. Enter– Yes Man. I just finished … Continue reading
Posted in THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged Danny Wallace, How to be happy, How to get out of a rut, Say Yes More, Self Help, Yes Man
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Ten Terrific People #35
My pleasant event for this week is #35 on the list, making a list of 10 Terrific People. I wasn’t in a great mood when I started writing this post, but after thinking about all these terrific people and how … Continue reading
Posted in PLEASANT EVENTS
Tagged How to improve your mood, Jimmy Fallon, Matt Lauer, Terrific People, Warren Buffet
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