| This guy works SO hard. He does so much more than put in his due from 8-4:30. He often works late nights and weekends for the benefit of his staff, his department, and his students. In my view, he's an unsung hero. |
| I had the great pleasure of hosting a Black Lives Matter conversation today. It was very powerful and empowering. There's still much to be done, but it was a positive start and conversation opener. In the evening, Scott and I went to Country Fest's pork dinner at my church and then Atwood Fest to enjoy some live music. It was an all-star day. |
| Today was a special little lady's special birthday. I pulled over to attempt to connect with her over FaceTime (to no avail), and this rural majesty was out my window. When I finally did connect with KammyBird, she was NOT about to have me sing to her when I asked if I could sing her a special song. "Can we just TALK?!" was her retort. On another note, went to see the latest Bourne movie tonight and it was TERRIBLE! |
| I got home from work today and found this lovely family of turkey-birds in my backyard! Gobble gobble! |
| Today was a big milestone for my Pokemon trainer and me! It was the first time that I became the owner and reigning champion of a PokeGym! Whoot! Getting ready for the #ParksideGo Pokeomon event I've been planning for Aug. 1! |
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| Scott and I hit the Whitewater Farmers' Market today in downtown Whitewater, and we also stopped at the waterfront to catch some Pokemon. It was a lovely day, much less humid than the top of the week... for which we were mighty thankful. |
| It can be tough on a relationship to live an hour away from each other. Facetime helps. Said goodnight over FT tonight. #iLovemyiPhone |
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| The Admissions Counseling team (minus Courtney) at the Kenosha Kingfish game on possibly the hottest and most humid day of the year thus far! L to R: Amelia, Sarah, Kyle and Jon |
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| Brunch with the best brother in the world at Nighthawks Diner in Minneapolis |
| Kyle and I had the great, great pleasure to see Lyle Lovett and his Large Band perform tonight. It was wonderful more than words can do justice. It was fun, funny, poignant and I even teared up. I was proud to be there with my brother listening to this man and his incredible band sound JUST like the records we grew up listening to. I will likely never forget tonight. |
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| The Joynt in Eau Claire, WI. A special place to a person who is special to me. |
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| There are reminders of my amazing brother, Kyle, everywhere. Love that. This passage from our book club book, Prodigal Summer describing the "nutty-scented clearing" made me crack a smile remembering his blind wine tasting story from Stanford. #ProudSister #LittleBigSisterMoment |
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I had the great, restorative honor and pleasure to be trained as a Peacekeeper for the Restorative Justice Program in Milwaukee today. This activity impacted me profoundly.
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In anticipation of seeing my amazing friends whom have formed a book club scheduled to meet on Sunday, I prepared this beauty today. Can't wait to eat it. Thank you, Dorie Greenspan.
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| Last night, WUWM hosted a community conversation to discuss the recent events happening in our country and around Milwaukee. It was an open, collaborative conversation that inspired me. #BlackLivesMatter |
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| This crazy game, Pokemon Go, has taken the world by storm. We've decided to use it in our office, so I have downloaded it and played it some yesterday and today. I found this little guy by my car tonight after work. Ha! |
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| A co-worker made these lovely "The Old Man and the Starfish" mementos for everyone in our office. I have it hanging next to my desk, and I see it every day. Finding this message especially powerful while faced with the challenges of racial disparity plaguing our nation. It's a powerful message, and I hope it will sustain folks who feel the need to DO something, like me. |
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| Scott and his dad, Dave, went to watch the Brewers play today. That means I got some quality time with Jane. We had some wonderful girl talk. I love this special lady. |
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| Scott's parents are visiting this weekend. We went mini-golfing which was a hoot! Snagged this beauty from the car on the ride home. Grilled out and watched The Big Short. |
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| This week has been hard for me. Two senseless, needless murders of black men by police officers. I can't change the world, but I can do something. I went on Facebook live for the first time and talked about it. I'm going to do what I can to make the world better for black Americans. |
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| I remember doing this with pen caps and cherries as a kid. I offer this as a grown-up version? Ha! |
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| Yeah yeah yeah, I know our country was born today, but I FINALLY bested this level after 6+ months of trying to! Talk about freedom! I finally have my life back! :) Scott and I went to the Whitewater 4th Parade, which is always a hoot. After this accomplishment, I unpacked and did wash and got ready to go back to work. |
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| You may not know it, but I do. THIS GUY is the best. He's my dad. He came to AC to meet us and drop us at the airport (& take back his car that he lent us for the week). Enjoyed some fantastic brunch with him at Shea's Café before we parted ways. Love love love. |
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| This cheeky monkey is always on the move, and so was this photo! My wonderful parents were gracious enough to host a family gathering for Scott and me today. Aunt Kathy offered up her abode, and we swam, and ate, and talked and laughed. Scott has been officially indoctrinated into the White side of the family. :) Picked up ella from her vacation club, and got to spend some quality time with her. Also checked out some house updates that Aunt Karen has done. Grateful for my family. |
