Through the Keyhole
September 2024
Take a break from your day...
Not your
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Through the
Keyhole
September
2024
Take a break
from your day...
Not your typical company OR newsletter
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"Hosting
2 million visitors each year, this canyon laiden park can be visited
any time of year even though it gets cold. You can stay at the
lodge if you like but this place is for hiking and exploring.
And it might be closer than you think."
Can you guess
the location?
It's College Football Season!
One of
the only good things that happens after summer is over is football
season. I am not that big of an NFL fan, but college football
makes me happy. Seeing the stands full of students and super
fans...the marching bands, the cadence, the tailgating. It's
all exciting.
Being a
student at a university with a great football team is an exhilarating
experience that adds a whole new level of excitement to college life.
The energy on campus is electric, especially during football season,
and it creates a sense of community and pride that’s hard to find
anywhere else. Unfortunately, Purdue is NOT an elite football
school so I wouldn't know anything about that...
However,
we do have a great stadium and a lot of great things to enjoy.
Game days
are massive events, often starting early in the morning with
tailgating parties. The campus is alive with the scent of barbecues,
the sound of music, and the sight of students, alumni, and fans
decked out in school colors. It’s a time to bond with friends, make
new ones, and soak in the pre-game festivities.
Attending
games in a packed stadium, where the roar of tens of thousands of
fans echoes around you, is nothing short of thrilling. Cheering for
your team alongside your classmates, participating in chants, and
celebrating every touchdown creates an unmatched sense of unity. The
noise, the excitement, and the sheer intensity of the atmosphere make
every game unforgettable.
The
excitement is amplified during rivalry games. The anticipation builds
all week, with pep rallies, special events, and heightened school
spirit. Beating your rival feels like the ultimate victory, and the
celebrations afterward are legendary.
Universities
with great football teams often have long-standing traditions that
make the experience even more special. Whether it’s singing the fight
song, participating in a pre-game ritual (like jingling your keys
during kickoff), or joining the student section in coordinated cheers
(like "IU Sucks"), these traditions create a deep
connection to your school’s history and culture.
Being a
fan means experiencing the full range of emotions, from the euphoria
of a last-second victory to the heartbreak of a close loss. These
emotional highs and lows are part of what makes being a student at a
football powerhouse so memorable. They give you stories to tell for
years to come and memories that define your college experience.
After
graduation, the bond you form with fellow students and alumni who
shared the football experience stays with you. Alumni events,
game-day reunions, and a lifelong connection to your team provide a
sense of continuity and belonging long after you’ve left campus.
GO
BOILERS!
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"Hosting 2 million visitors each
year, this canyon laiden park can be visited any time of year even
though it gets cold. You can stay at the lodge if you like but
this place is for hiking and exploring. And it might be closer
than you think."
Can you guess
the location?
It's College Football Season!
One of the only good things that happens
after summer is over is football season. I am not that big of
an NFL fan, but college football makes me happy. Seeing the
stands full of students and super fans...the marching bands, the
cadence, the tailgating. It's all exciting.
Being a student at a university with a
great football team is an exhilarating experience that adds a whole
new level of excitement to college life. The energy on campus is
electric, especially during football season, and it creates a sense
of community and pride that’s hard to find anywhere
else. Unfortunately, Purdue is NOT an elite football school so I
wouldn't know anything about that...
However, we do have a great stadium and a
lot of great things to enjoy.
Game days are massive events, often
starting early in the morning with tailgating parties. The campus is
alive with the scent of barbecues, the sound of music, and the sight
of students, alumni, and fans decked out in school colors. It’s a
time to bond with friends, make new ones, and soak in the pre-game
festivities.
Attending games in a packed stadium, where
the roar of tens of thousands of fans echoes around you, is nothing
short of thrilling. Cheering for your team alongside your classmates,
participating in chants, and celebrating every touchdown creates an
unmatched sense of unity. The noise, the excitement, and the sheer
intensity of the atmosphere make every game unforgettable.
The excitement is amplified during rivalry
games. The anticipation builds all week, with pep rallies, special
events, and heightened school spirit. Beating your rival feels like
the ultimate victory, and the celebrations afterward are legendary.
Universities with great football teams
often have long-standing traditions that make the experience even
more special. Whether it’s singing the fight song, participating in a
pre-game ritual (like jingling your keys during kickoff), or joining
the student section in coordinated cheers (like "IU
Sucks"), these traditions create a deep connection to your
school’s history and culture.
Being a fan means experiencing the full
range of emotions, from the euphoria of a last-second victory to the
heartbreak of a close loss. These emotional highs and lows are part
of what makes being a student at a football powerhouse so memorable.
They give you stories to tell for years to come and memories that
define your college experience.
After graduation, the bond you form with
fellow students and alumni who shared the football experience stays
with you. Alumni events, game-day reunions, and a lifelong connection
to your team provide a sense of continuity and belonging long after
you’ve left campus.
GO BOILERS!
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Although Summer
Is Over, September Is Still Great ...
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September
offers some of the most pleasant weather of the year. The scorching
heat of summer begins to mellow, making way for crisp mornings and
comfortable afternoons. It’s a month where you can still enjoy the
outdoors without the oppressive humidity, whether you're hiking,
biking, or simply taking a walk in the park.
September
marks the beginning of the stunning transformation of nature. The
leaves start to change from green to vibrant shades of red, orange,
and yellow. The scenery becomes a colorful tapestry that invites you
to appreciate the beauty of the natural world. It’s the perfect time
for weekend drives, picnics, and enjoying the early signs of fall.
September
is a time of abundance, as the harvest season is in full swing.
Farmers' markets are overflowing with fresh produce—apples, pumpkins,
squash, and more. It’s the ideal time to indulge in seasonal cooking,
try out new recipes, and savor the flavors of fall. The comfort of
warm, hearty meals is something to look forward to as the days grow
cooler.
As
summer’s frenetic pace winds down, September offers a chance to slow
down and enjoy life at a more relaxed rhythm. The hustle and bustle
of vacations and summer activities give way to a more reflective
time, where you can focus on what truly matters and appreciate the
quieter moments.
While
summer is undoubtedly special, September offers a gentle, welcoming
transition into the beauty of autumn. It’s a month that invites us to
embrace change, appreciate the present, and look forward to the cozy,
colorful season ahead. So, as we say farewell to summer, let’s
remember that September is still great in its own unique way.
And say
NO to pumpkin lattes...
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Although Summer
Is Over, September Is Still Great ...
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September offers some of the most pleasant
weather of the year. The scorching heat of summer begins to mellow,
making way for crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons. It’s a
month where you can still enjoy the outdoors without the oppressive
humidity, whether you're hiking, biking, or simply taking a walk in
the park.
September marks the beginning of the
stunning transformation of nature. The leaves start to change from
green to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. The scenery
becomes a colorful tapestry that invites you to appreciate the beauty
of the natural world. It’s the perfect time for weekend drives,
picnics, and enjoying the early signs of fall.
September is a time of abundance, as the
harvest season is in full swing. Farmers' markets are overflowing
with fresh produce—apples, pumpkins, squash, and more. It’s the ideal
time to indulge in seasonal cooking, try out new recipes, and savor
the flavors of fall. The comfort of warm, hearty meals is something
to look forward to as the days grow cooler.
As summer’s frenetic pace winds down,
September offers a chance to slow down and enjoy life at a more
relaxed rhythm. The hustle and bustle of vacations and summer
activities give way to a more reflective time, where you can focus on
what truly matters and appreciate the quieter moments.
While summer is undoubtedly special,
September offers a gentle, welcoming transition into the beauty of
autumn. It’s a month that invites us to embrace change, appreciate
the present, and look forward to the cozy, colorful season ahead. So,
as we say farewell to summer, let’s remember that September is still
great in its own unique way.
And say NO to pumpkin lattes...
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Drone Fall Footage ~ 1 minute
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Drone Fall
Footage ~ 1 minute
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Use your phone to scan documents...
There is a
program you can download on your phone. The program is called
Adobe Scan and it's FREE.
You can scan
multiple pages, a single document, or capture an image of a drivers
license, etc.
Either way,
it's cool, easy to use and FREE.
Download it
today. You will be glad you did.
Find it in the
Play Store on Android or App Store on Apple on your phone.
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Use your
phone to scan documents...
There is a program you can download on your
phone. The program is called Adobe Scan and it's
FREE.
You can scan multiple pages, a single document, or
capture an image of a drivers license, etc.
Either way, it's cool, easy to use and FREE.
Download it today. You will be glad you did.
Find it in the Play Store on Android or App Store on
Apple on your phone.
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Guess the Location Game
Last month the winner of the guess the location game was John Kennedy who
guessed the right answer. I appreciate all of the
participation. THANKS FOR PLAYING!
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Guess the Location Game
Last month the winner of the guess the location game was John Kennedy who guessed the right
answer. I appreciate all of the participation. THANKS FOR
PLAYING!
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ANSWER: Bellagio Hotel Lobby, Las Vegas NV
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ANSWER: Bellagio Hotel Lobby,
Las Vegas NV
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"This
particular lobby is decorated with some really cool glass blown
artwork. It is one of a kind and made for this location.
Millions of people visit this town every year hoping to take some
winnings home."
The
Bellagio Hotel was built on the former Dunes Resort property and
opened in October of 1998. This property was built by Steve
Wynn and was the most expensive and opulent resort built in Las Vegas
at that time. Its theme was inspired by the Lake Como (Italy)
town of Bellagio. Its design evokes the elegance and beauty of
European art and culture.
Mostly,
it's really cool. The moment you walk into the lobby you are
greeted with beautiful flowers and they scent the air with a very
masculine but welcoming smell. They have a conservatory that
changes a few times a year that showcases amazing flowers and plants.
The
casino is elegant and yet not stuffy.
The
restaurants are good but pricey.
The pool
area is large and amazingly tasteful. You feel like you are in
Italy when you see the trees and plantings that surround it.
There's a
restaurant called Picasso there (French) that has a dozen or so
original paintings by the artist. Prime steakhouse is elegant
and what you would expect for a high end steak joint.
I just
took my son with some friends and my wife there for his 21st
birthday. We had an absolute blast and needless to say, the
boys didn't make it to breakfast...
What
happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas... or so they say.
Next time
you visit the City of Lights, you may want to give it a try.
You won't be disappointed.
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"This particular lobby is decorated
with some really cool glass blown artwork. It is one of a kind
and made for this location. Millions of people visit this town
every year hoping to take some winnings home."
The Bellagio Hotel was built on the former
Dunes Resort property and opened in October of 1998. This
property was built by Steve Wynn and was the most expensive and
opulent resort built in Las Vegas at that time. Its theme was
inspired by the Lake Como (Italy) town of Bellagio. Its design
evokes the elegance and beauty of European art and culture.
Mostly, it's really cool. The moment
you walk into the lobby you are greeted with beautiful flowers and
they scent the air with a very masculine but welcoming smell.
They have a conservatory that changes a few times a year that
showcases amazing flowers and plants.
The casino is elegant and yet not
stuffy.
The restaurants are good but pricey.
The pool area is large and amazingly
tasteful. You feel like you are in Italy when you see the trees
and plantings that surround it.
There's a restaurant called Picasso there
(French) that has a dozen or so original paintings by the
artist. Prime steakhouse is elegant and what you would expect
for a high end steak joint.
I just took my son with some friends and
my wife there for his 21st birthday. We had an absolute blast
and needless to say, the boys didn't make it to breakfast...
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...
or so they say.
Next time you visit the City of Lights,
you may want to give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
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Opening TV Commercial for the
Bellagio ~ 1 minute
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Opening
TV Commercial for the Bellagio ~ 1 minute
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The LOOP in Las Vegas (underground
tunnels) ~ 3 minutes
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The LOOP in
Las Vegas (underground tunnels) ~ 3 minutes
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Clubbing at the LIV... ~ 2 minutes
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Clubbing at
the LIV... ~ 2 minutes
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Different than MOM time... ~ 3
minutes
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Different
than MOM time... ~ 3 minutes
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Little
Johnny’s neighbor just had a baby. Sadly, the baby was born without
any ears.
When the mum and baby came back home from the hospital, Johnny’s
family was invited over to see the baby. Before they left their
house, Little Johnny’s dad had a chat with him and explained how the
baby had no ears.
Johnny’s
dad also told him that if he so much as mentioned anything about the
baby’s missing ears or even said the word “ears,” he would get the
hiding of his life when they came back home.
Little Johnny told his dad he understood and agreed not to mention
the baby’s lack of ears.
Johnny looks in the bassinet and says, “Wow, what a beautiful baby.”
The mother replies, “Why, Thanks, Johnny.” Johnny says, “He has
beautiful little feet, beautiful little hands, a cute little nose,
and really beautiful eyes. Is he able to see alright?”
“Yes,” says the mum, “we are so grateful, the Doctor said he will
have perfect vision.”
“That is great,” says Little Johnny, “cause he’d be fu#&ed if he
needed glasses!”
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Little Johnny’s neighbor just had a baby.
Sadly, the baby was born without any ears.
When the mum and baby came back home from the hospital, Johnny’s
family was invited over to see the baby. Before they left their
house, Little Johnny’s dad had a chat with him and explained how the
baby had no ears.
Johnny’s dad also told him that if he so
much as mentioned anything about the baby’s missing ears or even said
the word “ears,” he would get the hiding of his life when they came
back home.
Little Johnny told his dad he understood and agreed not to mention
the baby’s lack of ears.
Johnny looks in the bassinet and says, “Wow, what a beautiful baby.”
The mother replies, “Why, Thanks, Johnny.” Johnny says, “He has
beautiful little feet, beautiful little hands, a cute little nose,
and really beautiful eyes. Is he able to see alright?”
“Yes,” says the mum, “we are so grateful, the Doctor said he will
have perfect vision.”
“That is great,” says Little Johnny, “cause he’d be fu#&ed if he
needed glasses!”
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Good Card Trick (interactive)
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Good Card Trick (interactive)
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Anyone want to try a new CHILI Recipe?
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Anyone want
to try a new CHILI Recipe?
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Ingredients
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1 lb. ground
beef, we used 15% fat
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup beef broth, chicken broth or water works too
Directions
First, heat a
large stockpot over medium/high heat. Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for
7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.beef and onions in pot.
Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes,
tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer
for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Ingredients
·1 lb. ground beef, we used 15%
fat
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup beef broth, chicken broth or water works too
Directions
1.
1.First, heat a large stockpot
over medium/high heat.
2.
Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for
7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.beef and onions in pot.
3.
Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes,
tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
4.
Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
5.
Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer
for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
6.
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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address is:
210 S. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling, IL 60090 USA
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