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Headlines are plentiful about the digital surveillance of our government on immigrants, activists and constitutional observers as part of Operation Metro Surge. We are being watched and the to-do of locking things down can no longer just sit on my to-do list. I’m also someone who is currently unemployed — so I do have more…
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I have started so many posts in the past 3 weeks that I have abandoned. With the news changing so dramatically day-to-day, and sometimes hour-to-hour, I’ll take a pause mid-post and then, based on the news, my complete mind space has shifted. Like most residents of Minnesota, I’m constantly shifting from fear to anger to…
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I’m at the end of my 6-month sabbatical, time that I’ve intentionally given myself off from the corporate merry-go-round after 30 years of ups and downs. And while I am using this time to reset my creativity, be present and play, most of the time in actuality has been spent in what I’m calling “corporate…
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If you have been following me for a while (or know me in person), you know that I am an endurance athlete. Or that I was an endurance athlete. I have 6 marathons under my belt, a few half Ironman races and countless halves, 10ks & 5ks. Running used to be a way of life…
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I find it surprising that time can pass just as quickly while not working as it does when fully employed. Originally, when I thought about what a 6-month sabbatical would look like, I imagined agenda-less days sprawling out in front of me. Cups of coffee drunk leisurely out on my patio, long walks with the…
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I’ve taken a break from these posts as I’ve enjoyed the final weeks of summer. I say this all the time: it’s been a GIFT to have time off and enjoy life without a profession occupying the majority of my brain space. The State Fair, live music, roadtrips, patio beers and more dog walks that…
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Hello!! I’m almost a month into my unemployment yet feel busier than ever – which, I’m quickly seeing, is going to be the trap. I have all these plans for things I want to accomplish during my time off but if I fill every time slot with minor errands and tasks, I might not get…
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It’s my birthday week. I turned 53. So a lot of this week was spent indulging and celebrating and also resting while trying to not consume too much news – which is a dance. A lot of what you will find in the five this week are things I consumed this week for the special…
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Okay, the Beyoncé hangover is officially over. That was some RECUPERATION needed from the adventure to see her – no regrets. As I’ve started getting back into a routine at home, even with a holiday weekend at my feet, I’ve been getting energy and comfort from home stuff, workouts and cooking. So, with that little…
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(1) Rice dogs (aka Korean corn dogs) I had my first rice dog a few years ago in Madison, Wisconsin. I’d heard about these corndog-style treats for a while. However, I never had access to one until a few years ago during a family visit. We visited the Global Market and Food Hall on the…
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