Six Reasons To Take A Winter Walk

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On Sunday, Ted and I woke up to a brisk (30°F) but sunny day. Wanting to enjoy it, we decided to take a winter walk in a nearby forest preserve. Just a short 15 minute drive from our house, there is a narrow strip of woods that makes us feel like we are father away from […]

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Five Favorites From Amsterdam

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I took a break from my travel themed posts but have more to share!  Back in November and December when I was traveling for work (check out my posts on Bangkok, Delhi, and Prague) my coworkers Rachael and Aymisey decided to take a weekend trip to Amsterdam! We went in December and though it was cold, we […]

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Hygge

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Hygge. Pronounced “HOO-gah.” It’s my new favorite word and Danish export. But, what is it, well it’s a lot of things, like: spending a cold winter night in with a steaming cup of tea and a good book. hosting a candle lit dinner with hearty food and close friends. wearing fuzzy socks, cuddling under a […]

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My Joy

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On Saturday, January 28, 2017 my beloved grandfather passed away. He was 91 years old. He grew up in occupied Poland during the chaos of World War II, fell in love with my grandmother the day he met her, escaped the uncertainty of a post-war Europe, and established a large family in America with his […]

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