If there's a cardinal rule to blogging it's simple: be consistent and post frequently. I'm still working on my blogging frequency, but -- and I recommend this to anyone who has a blog -- create a schedule or editorial calendar and stick to it. Except when you can't. Because, you know, life happens, and sometimes it's ok to just 'take a break.' (Even when you're just starting out, like … [Read more...]
My Happy Place: Northern Michigan
Home is where the heart is. While I love living in Chicago, there is absolutely no place I'd rather be than Northern Michigan. Lucky for me, I married into a family that feels much the same way; this part of the world isn't just my 'happy place.' I've been coming up to the area as long as I can remember. Back then, there were hardly any tourists. I spent hours on the beach reading books (oh so … [Read more...]
Welcome to my Oops and Daisies blog
I love being inspired. Lucky for me, a lot inspires me: traveling, food, people, a good book… really anything with a history. An ability to tell a story. Our stories, the ones we share and the ones we prefer to keep to ourselves, are full of downs (‘oops’) and ups (‘daisies’.) But it’s the stories we’re willing to share, the stories that need to be told, that will help us live the best life … [Read more...]
A Tribute to my Grandma SanFilippo
I never intended for this to be my first post on my new blog. But my Grandma SanFilippo has been on my mind more than anything these last few days, ever since I heard news of her death -- at age 91 -- this past Tuesday night. This blog is largely about the things that inspire not only me, but the people around me... and my Grandma? She inspired a lot of people. She taught me, our huge amazing … [Read more...]
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