Category Archives: Personal

Geoff & Lauren’s wedding

I want to shout out a big CONGRATULATIONS to my brother Geoff and his new wife Lauren.  They were married this past Saturday in a beautiful ceremony at Independence Grove in Libertyville.  My kids and I were honored to stand up in the wedding.  I was especially honored to be my brother’s “best man.”  It...

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Vacation!

If you tried to reach the studio earlier this month, you heard that things were closed down for a family vacation. We spent a few days in Orlando, then drove to the Tampa/St. Pete’s area to stay in a condo on the beach and visit with my aunt and uncle who live nearby. But now...

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Beer Cheese & Spinach Squares

I went to a cookout at a friend’s house today and was asked for these two recipes.  I decided it might be fun to occasionally share some recipes on my blog.  The beer cheese is one of the best appetizer dips ever.  Whenever I bring it to a party, lots of people ask for the...

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Helpful foot care tips for long walks

Before the Avon Walk become a distant memory for me, I wanted to write about some tips for keeping your feet healthy should you choose to do a long distance walk. I see that many people are hitting my blog by using search terms such as “shoes for avon walk” and “avon walk blister care.”...

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2010 Chicago Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

(Click large image, and hold your mouse over the right side to scroll to next image) Two days, 39.3 miles thru rain and blazing sun.  Saturday and Sunday June 5 & 6 were the Chicago 2-Day Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I am not a very good writer and tend to tell stories better thru...

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