MadisonMichael.NetCancelled PlansCrazies ContinuedI'm Counting DownStart thinking holiday giftsHey ,  I wouldn’t wish Covid on my worst enemy. It is over three weeks since I tested positive and I am still dragging my sorry ass and coug...

Hey ,I mentioned in my last newsletter that I had hoped to be writing from Toronto. Sadly, I stayed home and nursed a case of COVID instead of exploring Canada's largest city. I can't taste much yet, which is very frustrating for a foodie like me. Bu...

Hey ,I wanted to be greeting you from Toronto, but that will have to wait for a little bit. I'm so excited to go exploring. People have compared Toronto to Chicago, but as far as I can tell, they are very different except for both being on the shores...

MadisonMichael.NetHappy New YearThe Crazies are ComingOver 200 Hot RomancesIt's Christmas in OctoberHey ,  Welcome to October, a new month and a new year.A new year? That’s right. The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, was last week. We ar...

MadisonMichael.NetReunionsMaking ProgressBedazzling Free WeekendBlogging InspiraationTime to Plan AheadHey ,  Last week I attended my 50th high school reunion. Turns out, after agonizing about whether to go I am so glad I did. My class...

Hey ,I had a little excitement in my life last weekend. Good excitement. I went to my high school reunion, caught up with friends from way back when (and maybe an old flame or two.)I also left the party with a head full of story ideas, character stud...

MadisonMichael.NetGet a Positive AttitudeWhen is Four Enough? Lots of Promos HappeningBooks and Indies on the BlogAuthors: Don't Miss This!Hey ,  Did you know that today is Positive Thinking Day? Attitude is everything, or so they...

Hey ,Tomorrow is my mom’s birthday. She will be 97 years old! Think of all she has seen and done in her life, how many changes she lived through, from television to computers, from world wars to women in the workplace. I want to give a huge shout out...

MadisonMichael.NetMaking the Most of SummerAll's Crazy in my WorldPromos Promos PromosLet's Be Dangerous!Hey , Wow!How did August manage to get away from me the way it did? Every month I promise to be more in the moment, and to accomplish m...

Hey ,A new TV show on Hulu called The Bear is making waves here in Chicago. It is about a famous NY City chef who leaves his fancy job to come home to Chicago and run the Italian Beef stand left to him in his brother's will. Fortunately, it is only e...