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I don’t often remember a lot of details from The Day We Met. Mostly the vibe, whether I felt connected to the person or not, most people have to grow on me, yet, many will remember something I said or did, when I feel like I’m just being me, chilling near the water.
I’ve had my life experiences, which includes some travel, music performance, college, other forms of arts, being a mom, working, etc… Some good, some not, many people find some of these things interesting or not quite get get it. I don’t mind talking to people about the various things, even though I think many people are just too polite to ask questions. Maybe they’re too busy on their devices, scrolling – putting their heads together – laidback & talking about the posts they see… I doubt if anyone would ask, “How much would a real interview with this dame be worth“? Not much, probably, it would be more about the craft beer breweries, Spirits of Norway Vineyard, and Wisconsin cheese… Or maybe I’d just run through the fountains or dip my feet into the pool.
Maybe it’s okay to park it somewhere comfortable to contemplate what we’re going to do next. I, for one, would like to sell my Sony stereo & JVC speaker system – I literally have no room for it in my tiny little house, and I’d like to be able to afford to buy some specialty food items for the holiday dinners coming up. These are things I can’t necessarily find locally, and the outlets that have them know what to charge. So, this is a good way to be able to allow someone else to have a nice sound system in their house for a really good price, and I’d be able to buy my stuff…
With the holidays coming, I’d like to be able to help promote places where you’d be helping small businesses (the owners & staff themselves) so people can still get their gifts while helping other people get theirs in one swoop… And don’t forget, I can do your resume, to score you the interviews!
Kira Treolar – Owner of Rustic Stone Jewelry & Gifts – unique, handmade jewelry of all kinds, as well as crocheted items and more. Please visit the shop on Etsy and have a look for yourself!
Laura Fogelson – Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant – it’s not just makeup for women. It’s skincare, for all ages, male and female, to help look & feel your best. Please go checkout her MK Store!
Lighthouse Gallery & Gifts – Practical to fun gifts, all Racine! Good for home, your friends, out of town friends & family! Online shopping can be done HERE.
Wilson’s Coffee & Tea – it’s my favorite coffee shop. Specializes in premium, fair-trade coffees from around the world as well as a nice variety of teas. Please check out their website.
Bendtsen’s Bakery – is an authentic Danish bakery, which started with 2 friends who came from Denmark. They have the best kringle in the Racine area & outside of the Old Country! Order some, or come pick some up! You won’t be sorry!
Nissi’s Cake Room – is a unique bakery located in the West Racine business district. They offer the things that aren’t necessarily available at your standard bakery. Please check this place out, Nidia’s chemistry background sure pays off in her delicious goodies. Considering she started at the onset of the pandemic, her bravery for doing this makes it so I’d want to support this place.
Or, maybe the people you know already have everything they need & could possibly want… Please consider making a donation to one of these organizations in their honor:
Racine Literacy Council (RLC) – this is a place where great things happen. Whether it’s to help you get your HSED, citizenship, help with attaining your driver’s license, pass college entrance exams, polish up your reading & writing skills to get you the promotion you need, or help you connect with the young children in your life through reading, RLC has so many things going, you can’t be anything but excited for the success stories coming from here!
Eco-Justice Center – run by Dominican nuns, they practice green & organic farming practices, and have a place for various animals like alpacas, goats, chickens, and other fowl. They have educational events year around, for adults and youth. There are even summer internships for teens, who want to learn about farm corps, farm to table events, and more. Please check Eco-J out for yourselves!
Willow Creek Ranch – they offer therapeutic equine therapy for both developmental & physical disabilities which greatly impact the participants in positive ways. Those with spinal injuries learn how to walk, nonverbal children start to communicate, and it’s a benefit to the horses, who bond with their humans. WCR-LLC is a worthwhile cause.
Hospitality Center of Racine – offers supports in so many ways, it’s amazing what a small organization can have such a huge impact. The biggest service offered is the meal site, where people can come get a complete meal for breakfast & lunch, M-F. Before the shutdown, lunches served 60-100 people… Since March, that number starts at 120. Other services provided are a clothing bank where those in need can fill out a form to turn in at the beginning of the week, and at the end of the week, get a bag of clothing & personal care items as well as laundry services, referrals to other needs like medical & dental, transportation, support, and more. What is profound, is that during the shutdown, a group of about 20 individuals are doing this – on their own time – to make all of this happen. The Hospitality Center is quite an awesome place.
Veteran’s Outreach of Wisconsin – located on the north side of Racine, offers a Tiny Homes project for displaced veterans to help get everyone on their feet, as well as an extensive food pantry for families of veterans who are in need. Be a hero for those who served through VOW.
Topic: Christine
Picture: Rebecca R.
Caption: 1) poolside 2) chilling near the water 3) busy on mobile device 4) scrolling 5) putting our heads together 6) laidback 7) through the water fountain 8) into the pool 9) park it 10) contemplate
