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4 days ago
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Where is your favorite vacation spot?

If you could choose anyplace in the world for a vacation, where would you go? My mind starts to spin when I think of the answer to this question! Would I go someplace exotic and warm or would it be a historical desitination? Would I travel to Europe or would I stay in the good ole' USA! So many choices! When I think of traveling within the USA, for me, there is still so to see! Being born and raised in the midwest, I've pretty much stayed within that region! I've been t

Suzy's Swirl

Jul 31
2 min

The last Sunday of July - Oh My!!

Hello Friends - can you believe today is July 31st, the last day of July! For so many in our area the beginning of July started with such heartache and tradgedy! Many took a pause, took time to heal and process, many of us are still trying to come to grips with all that's happening around us! Part of the healing process is trying to figure out our new normal and not lettting fear overcome all that is beautiful and wonderful around us! I have been trying to be more mindful

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Jun 26
2 min

I am Perplexed and Sad Today!!

The word Perplexed is defined in the dictionary as, completely baffled; very puzzled. That is what I am feeling today! When I started this blog my intention for it was to be uplifting, entertaining, thought provoking and at times a very personal dialogue about me and my life! I wanted to express to those who read this blog that you are not alone and maybe the things I am thinking about, you may be thinking the same thing! I never intended this blog to be political in any

Do you look at life with a glass half full or a glass half empty?

Suzy's Swirl

Jun 12
2 min

Do you look at life with a glass half full or a glass half empty?

In complete tranparency, I am a glass half full type of person! I prefer to look on the bright side, I want to see the positive in a situation and also in people, I have faith that all things will work out! With that all said, I am also practical and honest, if there's no chance in hell it's going to work I'll let you know and if a person is truly a horrible human being I'll let you know too! Back in September of 2012, Forbes Magazine published an article about seeing the g

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Jun 5
2 min

Schools Out for the Summer!

Schools out for the summer and it couldn't happen one minute sooner! My children are all out of school now, although, I do have grandchildren still in the school system! I don't know about you, I think this has been a long school year! The 2021-2022 school year started with wearing masks and so many covid protocols in place. There was still so much uncertainty and confusion on social distancing, how does a school handle an outbreak of covid, would there be days when your k

Suzy's Swirl

May 15
2 min

Birthdays, Weddings and Babies OH MY!!

First and foremost, I would like to wish my daughter Julie, a very Happy Birthday! I find it so hard to believe she will be 24 years old today! I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday! Julie was born on a beautiful spring day, very much like today! Fast forward 24 years and here we are! Time really does go by so quickly! I am so proud of her and all that she has accomplished! It is something to watch your children become self sufficient adults, getting mar

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Apr 24
2 min

Turning 60 Years Old!!

On April 18th, this past Monday, I had the joy, privilege and happiness to celebrate turning 60 years old! It's still hard to believe that I am now a part of the 60 group! When I was much younger, I thought 60 years old was so so old! Today I think 60 is young and vibrant with so much living still to do! I am in the great honor of some other cool people turning 60 year olds, George Clooney, Garth Brooks, Meg Ryan and Sheryl Crow! I think that most 60 year old's agree that

Suzy's Swirl

Apr 10
2 min

Holy Week

Today marks the beginnng of Holy Week for the Easter holiday! This is my most favorite holiday of the year! Easter represents a time of renewal and new beginnings! Not only is it a very spiritual time of rebirth - it is also a time of rebirth outside in nature and for us! Take a look around your yard outside! Trees are starting to have new buds on the branches, tulips and daffodils are beginning to pop from the ground and all of the birds are waking us up to their joyful

Suzy's Swirl

Mar 27
2 min

Bright Light in the Sky

Good Morning and Happy Sunday! For most of us in the midwest, today we are waking up to Sunshine! Can you believe it - the Sun is shining today??!! I don't know about you, it sure seems like it has been several days since we have seen the sun! This past week I think we have seen almost every kind of weather from sleet, snow, snow flurries, rain, warm temperatures back down to freezing temperatures! Yikes - that is Spring in the midwest! There is a direct correlation betw

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Mar 13
2 min

Pray for Peace

You have to be living under a rock if you haven't seen the Women, Mother's and Children walking away from their homes in Ukraine! They are actually walking, carrying a backpack or suitcase with whatever will fit in it! How do they decide what is important and what stays? If someone said to you right now, you will be leaving your home forever and you have one hour to fill this backpack with whatever you need or want and then you have to go! What do you bring?? This is a

Suzy's Swirl

Mar 6
2 min

What lessons have we learned.....

This morning I watched CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. I really enjoy watching this morning show! Jane Pauley has such a calming voice and the stories the show reports on are quick, informative, current and I learn something new each time I watch! Today's show they reported on the lessons learned from the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic and if there will be any lessons learned from our current Pandemic. The people they interviewed who's families were touched by the 1918 Span

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Feb 6
2 min

What Fills Your (emotional) Tank?

I have been thinking about this question for some time now! Just like our cars need a full tank of gas to work properly, we need our emotional tanks full too, to work properly! What is our fuel? We are all aware that a balanced diet of fruits, vegi's, lean meats and dairy are the perfect fuel for our bodies! As many people say, "Everything in Moderation" don't overindulge! What about our minds and souls, how do you fill them? These past two years have been so stressful

Suzy's Swirl

Jan 30
2 min

Football Playoffs

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Football Day in America! The games played today will determine which two teams will be going to the Super Bowl! The Bengals vs. The Chiefs and The 49'ers vs The Rams - which two teams will make it to the Super Bowl? Early predictions are favoring Kansas City Chiefs and LA Rams to be the big winners of todays games! You'll have to tune in to see - if these games are anything like last weeks playoffs, just tune in for the last 4 minutes! This past

Suzy's Swirl

Jan 23
2 min

Buy a Heart - Save a Heart

This year marks the 10th year that Suzy's Swirl will be raising funds for the American Heart Association. It is our great honor to do this in memory of my husband, Joe and father to our four kids Jen, Joe, Jim and Julie. On October 1, 2011 Joe suddenly passed away from cardiac arrest! It is in this sudden tradgedy that we learned how grief and joy can coexist. Joe left us with so many gifts or as I call "tools in our tool chest." Our family continues to enjoy fishing, gr

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Jan 16
2 min

Two Years is Long Enough!

For this weeks blog I am going to gleam a few thoughts, comments, and quotes from other writers and professionals in regards to the Pandemic that we have all been living through these past two years! But before I begin, please note it is not lost on me the gravity of this virus. My family too, has been touched by this virus and all of its saddness and complexities! A writer for The Atlantic, Helen Lewis, worte an article today about her personal thoughts and experiences liv

Suzy's Swirl

Jan 9
2 min

Happy New Year!

I thought it would be fun to research on how the celebration of a New Year came to be. I found it interesting on how far back this tradition actually goes. The first day of the new year dates back to the emperor Julius Caesar deciding to solve the problem of the ancient calendar. Caesar introduced the Julian calendar and institiuting January 1st as the first day of the year, honoring his namesake, Janus. This day was celebrated by exchanging gifts and decorating homes. Th

Suzy's Swirl

Dec 19, 2021
2 min

Caitlyn - Caitlyn - Caitlyn!

All of us at Suzy's Swirl would like to congratulate our General Manager Caitlyn, on her amazing 7 year run at Suzy's Swirl! Caitlyn began her career with us in May of 2014 when she was just a young teen looking for a job! Upon graduating from high school, Caitlyn began working fulltime at Suzy's Swirl and taking more interest in a leadership role! Wow - how she flourished in that position! Caitlyn enrolled at CLC to pursue an Accounting Degree and we also benefitted fro

Suzy's Swirl

Dec 12, 2021
1 min

Count Your Blessings!

Count Your Blessings As we wake up this morning let us take a moment and count our blessings! This past Friday night six states, including Illinois, experienced a devastating and deadly tornado. In the dark of the night towns were ripped to shreads and so many lives lost. News like this makes me stop and count my many blessings! I pause and look at all of the people and things that are important to me. So many of us are in the hustle and bustle mode of the holidays. We ar

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Dec 9, 2021
2 min

Gift Cards - Good vs. Bad

For years, there’s been a debate over whether gift cards gift cards are a good gift or a bad gift for the holidays or other times. The main argument for them being a “bad gift” has been the fact that gift cards don’t have that personal touch. I think gift cards can actually be a great gift that is very thoughtful. Do not worry, the recipient of the gift card will most likely be thankful that they can treat themselves to an experience or something that they don’t have to pay

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Oct 31, 2021
2 min

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a holiday that is always celebrated on October 31st. The tradition originated with an old Celtic festival called Samhain, when people would light bonfires and dress up in costumes to ward off ghosts. Soon after Pope Gregory III proclaimed that November 1st was a day to honor all Saints. After that, the day before All Saints Day would be known as All Hallows Eve with the blurry idea of the one night the worlds of the living and dead would mingle. The symbolic m

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