Be Here Now
A few weeks ago, I had just enjoyed another amazing meal (best sandwich in Milwaukee!) at Cloud Red when I asked for the check and was handed a tray with the bill on it and a simple flat stone with the words “be here now” written on it. I smiled, rushed back to my table of family and friends and shared the gift I just saw. You see…we had just been talking about living in the moment. Not letting the ‘what’s next’ get in the way of the present moment. How do we live, mindful of the future, without losing touch of our breath, our ‘right now?’
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Ode to Wisconsin Dog Walkers
Venturing out into the whippering winds and blowing ice to give your favorite furry friend(s) some exercise this winter? Here are our top five toasty tips to stay warm from head to toe while walking your dog this winter.
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Hello, My Name Is
Something amazing just happened. A lovely couple walks into a store and the woman is on a hunt for a waterproof item for an upcoming trip to the UK. The store owner carefully listens to what she’d like out of her garment. After trying on four different pieces, she’s impressed, but unsure which, among her favorites, is the right fit. The shop owner suggests, “Why not buy the piece on your trip? There’s something magical about creating that memory.” The couple looks at each other – perhaps a bit taken aback that he suggested making their purchase outside of the confines of the store’s four walls – and agrees that’s a great idea, but they’re one for preparedness. The three deliberate just a little bit longer and the woman proudly selects a beautiful jacket after learning that she can purchase jacket accessories at the brand’s flagship store on their holiday.
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