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Author Archives: Kristin
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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If You Like Steffon From SNL You LOVE This Video
This video has has everything! Zombies, gymnasts, highschool football players, innappropriate teacher student relationships, light bulb eyes and what appears to be a trip to Venice! Steffon would be so proud! So, with out further adu, please enjoy this AMAZING … Continue reading
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Authoring Misty Moncur
I thought I’d take this Friday Feature to introduce you to an important fixture in my life, Misty Moncur. In addition to authoring more than 10 books over the last three years, she’s been my BFF since we were children. … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE
Tagged Daughter of Helaman, How to write a novel, Misty Moncur, NaNoWriMo
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The Procession of Freedom
I hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July holiday! It’s one of my very favorite days of the year. I love to celebrate our country and it’s accomplishments. I love to remember our heroes that gave and continue to give … Continue reading
Posted in THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged 4th of July, American Soldier Funeral Processions, Wounded Warriors
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Food Nanny Cookbook Giveaway Winner
It’s been such a busy week that I forgot to pick a winner for the Food Nanny Cookbook Giveaway until today. Better late than never! As always I used a random number generator to select a winner based on the … Continue reading
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Summer Sledding–No Mittens Required
Think sledding down a steep hill is out of the question in the summer? Think again. You might think I am talking about using an ice block. You’d be wrong though, we’re using CARDBOARD! A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law … Continue reading
Hello…Best song, Creepiest Video
I, like everyone else in the world LOVE Lionel Richie for his music mainly and for his daughter Nicole who I find very entertaining. I also love Lionel Richie for making this video. It took guts. It’s a classic video … Continue reading
