If you are familiar with the Hope Chest story, you will remember that a few years back I came across an old chest full of interesting artifacts, which told the remarkable story of one accomplished Danish woman’s life. Since then, I have learned so much more about Emma Thorsen, but even more so, I have learned a great…
DetailsNovember 10, 2016 These past few days have been a significant time in our nation’s history, one that we have all anxiously awaited the end of for the past several months. The road to get here has been a long and arduous one, and I think we can all agree on one thing:…
DetailsNovember 4, 2016 Perhaps it is due to the changing weather, the transforming scenery or the anticipation of the holidays ahead, but there is just something so special about the month of November. Of course, it is easy to see why autumn is such a beloved time of year for many. After all, we’ve waited…
Details10/27/16 As a lifelong Chicagoan, I may be biased, but it seems the entire world is watching the Chicago Cubs battle the Cleveland Indians in this year’s World Series. By now I’m sure you’re well-versed in the tales of serial misfortune, exasperating curses, odd coincidences and renowned folklore that seem to plague the Cubs, which…
Details10/20/16 Whether you are a baby boomer and remember the first troll doll craze of the 60’s, or a child of the 80’s and remember it the second time around in the 90’s, if you have children or grandchildren, troll craze number three is about to take con-troll! “It is the…
Details10/14/16 Several interesting stories have caught my eye recently, and they all center around a common theme: women. There has been a great emphasis on women’s issues as of late, including a rousing speech at the 2015 Oscars about equal pay for women in Hollywood, many trending topics and hashtags developed to inspire and…
DetailsOctober 6, 2016 For many, the feeling of fall in the air brings a warm wistfulness that simply can not be rivaled during any other season. Sure, we anticipate the first blooms of spring after a long, dreary winter, and those carefree days of summer are a blast, but there are just so many…
DetailsSeptember 23, 2016 It is sad to say, but this post marks the conclusion to my epic Scandinavian adventure. From the dungeons of Danish castles to the heights of Stockholm’s cliffs, and all of the escapades I experienced in between, the eight days I explored Denmark and Sweden were among my most surprising…
DetailsSeptember 15, 2016 It is said that all things must end, and although my time in Scandinavia was over much too soon, the memories I have will last a lifetime. In last week’s post I reminisced about my final day wandering the lovely streets of Stockholm, and the beautiful little adventures I had…
DetailsSeptember 9, 2016 Waking up on that final day of my Scandinavian Adventure was bittersweet. I had done and seen so much over the previous eight days that my head was spinning! Reminiscing that last day in Stockholm made me take stock of my journey, from staying with Annelise in Denmark and showing…
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