Month: March 2018

Get Up… Get Out… Get Moving!!!

Get Up… Get Out… Get Moving!!!

BY: RACHEL SMITH   When my children were little, one of their favorite things to do was go to the park.  My daughter could sit in a swing for hours while I pushed her and we sang songs.  Now that they’re a little older, our park activities have changed to playing catch with friends or participating in a game of...

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The Reader’s had a Choice, and They Chose…

The Reader’s had a Choice, and They Chose…

photocredit: clubpenguin.wikia.com BY: RACHEL SMITH   Each year, the Globe Gazette polls the masses to find their Reader’s Choice in about every category imaginable. This year, the Clear Lake Area Chamber was on the winning end for three of our major events.  THREE!  That’s absolutely incredible and such an honor. ...

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Live Like Jimmy Buffett

Live Like Jimmy Buffett

photocredit: Donny Brewer BY: RACHEL SMITH   A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog letting the North Iowa area know of a new event coming to the Surf Ballroom over Labor Day Weekend.  An event that, the more I read up on the acts and listen to their music, I think is going to be absolutely incredible. Trop Rock &...

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Once upon a Time…

Once upon a Time…

BY: RACHEL SMITH Once upon a time, many years ago (well… about 27 years ago) in the faraway land of Sweden, a storytelling day was held. The excitement of the event soon spread like wildfire around the Globe and today, each year on the Spring Equinox, we celebrate World Storytelling Day on an international level. The...

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Top o’ the Mornin’ to ya!

Top o’ the Mornin’ to ya!

photocredit: new-jersey-leisure-guide.com BY: RACHEL SMITH Oh, how the memories began to flood through my mind as I started researching St. Patty’s Day activities in the area.  Ya know, once upon a time, I was the girl (in my early 20s) who got up bright and early on this special day.  It was the only way to get the best...

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It’s PIE Day!!!

It’s PIE Day!!!

BY: RACHEL SMITH   Hallelujah for random, oddball days that give me interesting material to write about!  I mean, I can be pretty windy about anything, but this just makes life more fun. Today is Pi Day, an annual date of celebration in the mathematical community because March 14th is commonly written as 3/14, which...

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Lake Leadership February Wrap-Up

Lake Leadership February Wrap-Up

photocredit: naco.org BY: RACHEL SMITH I never thought I’d enjoy Lake Leadership days so much.  Seriously!  I mean, on paper one might think it would be boring, or long, or completely uninteresting.  And maybe it’s because we’ve got such a fun group of people, but it’s really an amazing experience and I’m so glad I’m a...

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