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Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. It is Fake Spring here in Chicagoland: that time of year when it is warm for several days in a row and then BAM. Snow hits. But it's a reminder that spring is, indeed, around the corner. In theory. Maybe. Or we'll see snow until April. 1) Reflection: I know a lot of...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. I had dental surgery this week and the only good thing about that is ice cream for dinner (Not that excuses are needed. Ice cream for dinner is always ok.) I was sedated so my spouse had to drive me to/from the dentist's office and then pick up a bunch of special...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. Today's issue is brought to you by "typing out ideas on my iPhone last night." I plan topics in advance but somehow this week got away from me and last night I realized "IT'S NEWSLETTER DAY TOMORROW." Too tired to sit at my computer so I tapped out some notes on my...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. People are always so eager at the beginning of the year. Some people relish the opportunity to "start fresh" but if that's not you, it can be overwhelming, I take a more measured approach. I usually reflect on the prior year and maybe set a few goals, but no major...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. I'm writing this from Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells, a quick getaway with my fam during that weird week between Christmas and New Year's when we really have no idea what day it is or what's going on. Somehow all five of us managed to sleep together in one...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. It's that weird time of year when you're never sure where people are at in their "peace out, I'll see you in January" journey. I feel like I'm simultaneously sprinting and limping toward the finish line with my remaining client work. But I'm determined to go to...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. I've been fighting a bad cold for a week now and pounding the OTC meds. My family spent so much time in isolation during the pandemic that getting sick feels weird. I hope you are staying healthy. If you have any tips for kicking a cold, I'd love to hear them...

Hi Reader 👋 - Happy Thursday. It started snowing in Chicagoland this week so my tea intake has increased to "by the gallon" levels. My current fav is called Winter Wake Up Tea from Trader Joe's. If you have a favorite tea, reply and let me know — I'm always on the lookout to try new teas. 1)...