A mentor of mine once told me the best ways to learn in life are by reading and talking to people. I read as much as I can, but when it comes to social understanding I find the latter is more rewarding. Going different places and speaking to people from different backgrounds gives you a genuine perspective on the true mindset of your community. "Community" is a word we all use and interpret differently…
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History and social studies have always been my favorite subjects in school. Rockford has and is producing so many accomplished, upstanding citizens. Look up any list of “famous people from Rockford, Illinois.” the list is so long with people from all different professional fields it will make your head spin. George Santayana is credited for the famous quote “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” However, in regards to these seven famous Rockford ladies, I would be honored to follow in their footsteps…
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It was a cold and snowy night...when I was a witness to a murder at Tinker Swiss Cottage! Ok don't…
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As we turn over a new year in the Rockford Region it seems fitting that we reminisce about the many…
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Have you heard? Illinois has a new museum opening...and it's right here in Rockford! The Laurent…
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I mentioned in my last blog post about how I was going to make a sock monkey (read it here)...and…
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Everyone seems to have an item from their childhood they carry with them to their adult life. My…
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A little known fact about me is that I love learning about anything history-related. I'm not a…
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Last week was a busy one here at the CVB! We helped host the 2013 Travel Media Showcase conference…
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Sitting here at my desk, I'm trying to snap out of vacation mode. I was lucky enough to escape to…
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