Month: May 2019

This Is My Why

This Is My Why

  BY: RACHEL SMITH Why does one do anything, really?  Because you want to?  Because you have to?  Life is often a combination of both. I’m going to take a moment and use this blog post to tell you about my why.  About why I am the way I am and do the things I do.  But mostly, about my decision to get involved with...

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The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Ultimate Sacrifice

photocredit: mta.info.org BY: RACHEL SMITH Memorial Day is a wildly anticipated holiday in the Midwest.  Often, it means the official end of cold, winter months with the promise of summer on the horizon.  Those who spend forty hours per week in the grind are appreciative of a long weekend.  It’s often spent with friends...

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Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out

photocredit: LBD facebook page BY: RACHEL SMITH Pretty much any woman in the entire universe would agree with me – Girl’s Night Out is the Best.  Thing.  Ever. Typically described as a gender-exclusive activity where women meet and engage in social activities, the girl’s night out is a lifesaver for many women.  It’s the...

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Chamber Board Names New President & CEO

Chamber Board Names New President & CEO

The Clear Lake Area Chamber Board has appointed Stacy Doughan as President & CEO, effective May 28, 2019, to succeed retiring President & CEO Tim Coffey.  This appointment culminated after an extensive search process commenced in January, with nearly three dozen regional candidates submitting qualifications. Stacy...

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Weekend Vibes

Weekend Vibes

photocredit: teepublic.com BY: RACHEL SMITH There are hundreds upon hundreds of sayings concerning the weekends.  ‘Everybody’s Working for the Weekend’ is a favorite.  Another common phrase is to tell co-workers ‘Happy weekend’ on Friday afternoon. I have one friend, who shall remain unnamed, that declares quite often she...

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It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

BY: RACHEL SMITH One of the coolest events around, by far, is TRI Clear Lake.  It’s something different; something out of the ordinary compared to all our other events.  Unique is the term that springs to mind, actually. But let me tell you, folks, it takes a lot of planning and preparation to pull it off.  Thankfully,...

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