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Project Ladybug Bash: Meet Dina Manzo and find out how Atia's Fund began!
How far we travel in life matters far less than those we meet along the way. ~ Mark Twain In Stop and Blog the Roses spirit, today, I am grateful to have met these lovely people ~ 1/ Laura Lutarewych ~ Fellow ChicagoNow blogger & a cancer survivor herself. See her story here & watch... Read more »
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May 20, 2012 at 9:12 am
May 20, 2012 at 9:12 am
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10 Reasons Not to Hate Winter
Aaaaaand it’s winter again. 54 degree days in Chicago in January have gone bye bye and the snow finally makes it feel like the season it is. I’m a summer loving lady myself but here are 10 reasons not to completely hate winter. 1/ Hot cocoa with marshmallows? Keep your lemonade, summer. With shaved chocolate... Read more »
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January 12, 2012 at 1:42 pm
January 12, 2012 at 1:42 pm
It's Wear Star Wars, Share Star Wars Day!
I’m wearing my hair in a bun today. Not like Princess Leia. Like Anne Shirley - from Anne of Green Gables. Even though today is Wear Star Wars, Share Star Wars Day, it’s all about Geek Pride!! And if my love of all things Anne and my desire to visit to Prince Edward Island makes me a geek, so be it... Read more »
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December 16, 2011 at 9:22 am
December 16, 2011 at 9:22 am
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How Nordstrom Saved Thanksgiving
Once upon a time (a couple of days ago) my friend posted a picture on her Facebook wall of a sign apparently outside of Nordstrom last year that said something to the effect of “We’re not going to deck our halls until it’s actually Christmas time. Happy Thanksgiving!” (not their exact words) and everyone at... Read more »
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November 10, 2011 at 12:44 pm
November 10, 2011 at 12:44 pm
8 things for Rosie O'Donnell to know about Chicago, from one New Yorker to another
My dear R.O., Welcome to Chicago! You may be wondering how you got here. Well, only you and the Big O know. But, you may also be wondering/worrying how different it’s going to be from NY. I know you’re originally from Long Island (Jersey girl here!) and lived in Manhattan (former East sider here, right... Read more »
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October 7, 2011 at 2:50 pm
October 7, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Love, Loss and What I Wore - Now in Chicago at the Broadway Playhouse
I saw it last night – opening night – and I don’t remember a thing. As I was exiting my 4th row seat – after 1 hour 45 minutes, no intermission – WHACK! Note to the lawyers for the company that manages the property at Broadway Playhouse: You might want to do something about... Read more »
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September 19, 2011 at 7:46 am
September 19, 2011 at 7:46 am
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Congrats to all the CBS Chicago Most Valuable Blogger Award winners! But, have you met the losers?
The five stages of losing. 1. Disbelief. I saw Dan (aka Cubicle Dad) posted on Facebook that no CN blogs won. What? The results are up? Cubicle Dad must be mistaken. And Cubicle Dad himself didn’t win?! Everybody loves Dan! He was on a billboard on the highway for crying out loud! Hold on. Check... Read more »
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September 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm
September 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm
What I learned from my own Running of the Brides experience
I went in 2009 and … 1/ Go with a team of girls. I was by myself as my own team (mom, aunts, cousins, friends) are pretty much all in NY/NJ.2/ Make sure your team consists of morning people. I got there at 7AM and it wasn’t early enough. My place in line was all... Read more »
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April 8, 2011 at 4:02 pm
April 8, 2011 at 4:02 pm
On this day in 1959
I have to admit I’m not living in the moment. My thoughts are in the future. And, they’re not that deep. I’m just really looking forward to ~1/ warmer weather and2/ running along the lake and eating outdoors and my spring/summer wardrobe But, I’m trying to appreciate today (cold, indoor today, but today) like this... Read more »
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March 31, 2011 at 7:24 am
March 31, 2011 at 7:24 am
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Overheard on the bus
He told her that he loves her but that he needs to be alone … to work on himself … They’ve been together two years. It’s not like it’s only been a couple of months … She saw on Facebook that he’s going to some business school alumni event tonight at a bar. How is... Read more »
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March 19, 2011 at 9:37 am
March 19, 2011 at 9:37 am
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Meet The Blogger
FernRonay
Lawyer and CPA turned writer/reporter/blogger. See more at www.FernRonay.com. Author of Stop and Blog the Roses, the book. Now available on Amazon. Check out the 'Look Inside' feature to see what it's all about! Manhattanite, originally from the great state of New Jersey, now living in beautiful Chicago with my husband. Proud to be 100% Italian American and an avid reader, eater and runner.
Roses was a finalist!
Roses was a finalist for CBS Chicago's Most Valuable Blogger Award!
I didn't win. But, that's OK. My mother still loves me.
More importantly, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for Roses!! You like me. You really like me.
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