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Sting Sister Moon Wine: I’d Go Out Of My Mind But For You!

My online order for Sting Sister Moon wine has finally arrived! This is my Christmas gift to myself, and I plan to enjoy it on Christmas Eve with family and friends. I’ll be counting down the days now to open … Continue reading

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Awesome New License Plate Roxanno!

My car blew up and I was unexpectedly forced to buy a new vehicle. The best part of the whole thing was picking out my awesome new license plate!

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Sting Valentine's Day Card

Here is an awesome custom-designed Valentine’s Day card I received from a co-worker this year that reads: Just a bit crazy 4 U!

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Zucchini on Steroids

Zucchini on steroids from Springfield, Illinois disqualified from world zucchini championship competition. (Have you ever seen a bigger zucchini? Just wondering!)

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Annie made the local newspaper!

My daughter Annie submitted a story for the local newspaper’s kids “weekly writing corner”. She has been watching and waiting, and her short story was published in yesterday’s State Journal Register. She is of course extremely thrilled, as am I … Continue reading

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Music Is Its Own Reward

Music saved my soul as a youth and has been my inspiration, happiness and constant companion ever since, so I was thrilled and proud to see my daughters perform so well in a music program last night. I’m confident that … Continue reading

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Glimmer of Hope Dana Thomas House Will Reopen

It appears there is still a chance the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dana Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois will be reopened by Governor Quinn, and I’m going to keep my hopes up. I got this message from the Facebook group … Continue reading

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Charlie Parkers Diner Revisited

I love Charlie Parker’s Diner and the restaurant has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog, including my first visit to Charlie Parker’s Diner and my victory in a giant pancake eating contest held at the restaurant. Just … Continue reading

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Blessed Sacrament School 8th Grade Boys Basketball State Champions!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade boys basketball team from Blessed Sacrament School for winning the Boys Class 8-1A championship game last night in Divernon with a score of 45-35! Blessed Sacrament School had some great basketball teams this year with … Continue reading

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So you think I am a big Sting fan?

But I’m not really. I’m always amazed by the other Sting fans I hear about and all the shows they have attended and things they have done as fans of Sting’s music. I just read about this “superfan” June Cook … Continue reading

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