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OMC reader: CarolV
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Blog name: Miltown Musings
Location: Milwaukee
About me: I work in PR/Marketing for a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities (IndependenceFirst). I'm a community leader in my own mind. Also I'm a mom, wife, avid news reader and I love Bay View and Milwaukee.

Rating statistics
Average rating of my blogs: 4.0
Average rating of my Talkbacks: 4.3
Average rating I've given others: 4.8

Recent blog entries
 
 Living - Jan. 5, 2009
 Is It So Wrong to Ho-Ho-Ho for So Long?
 Maybe it was the long 2 weeks home with the kids (and the holiday decorations) but I'm WAY over Christmas earlier this year than ever before.  I was ready to take down the decorations on Sunday.  But, in years past, I've left up my 4 trees and various decorations until after the Superbo...
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 Living - Dec. 26, 2008
 Got My 40, Where's The Party?
  I remember many moons ago when "Getting A 40" was something some of my nefarious and not so nefarious associates might do, to get the party started.  Now, I'm looking at getting a soon-to-be 40-year-old husband some big whopping birthday celebration and I'm at a loss.  I hav...
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 Kids & Family - Dec. 23, 2008
 Ready for My Wrap Album
 OK so this is a procrastination technique.  Plain and simple.  I have presents to wrap and got introspective...or that's my excuse right now anyhow.  I'm getting pensive and asking a lot of questions in my head about wrapping gifts as I'm doing it poorly--2 days before Santa arrive...
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 Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 18, 2008
 Snow Sucks: Even More for People Who Use Wheelchairs
 When it comes to shoveling--snow sucks. Many people say it, so do I sometimes. But, there are degrees of suck-itude when it comes to snow, my friends. A lot of people suck it up and don't say anything, but it affects them much more. I've come to realize that snow doesn't suck as bad for me as for...
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Recent Talkbacks
 
 Article - May 28, 2009
 Unique drinking vessels add to imbibing experience
 Louie's had plastic dinosaur shots. They were excellent. Louie's was an Asi...
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 Article - April 20, 2009
 Sunday Sound-off: Is Disney World a vacation must?
 I think people get disillusioned with Disney because they expect the great bi...
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 Article - April 20, 2009
 Goodwill's Retique opening in Third Ward
 I hope its fabulous! I'm just sorry that BV didn't get a shot at the concept...
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 Article - April 7, 2009
 Should Grand Avenue look to Columbus for inspiration?
 I still go to the Grand Ave because its closer to BV than other malls. TJ Ma...
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 Article - March 24, 2009
 Someone forgot to tell IKEA about the recession
 Love the IKEA. Haven't been there in 3 years. Its time to go back with a Sc...
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 Article - March 23, 2009
 Polaris put a magical spin on Downtown landmarks
 We were just up there yesterday for dessert. Its one of my fav places to tak...
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 Article - March 22, 2009
 Tonic Tavern looks to build on solid KK bar scene
 Paul, this is fantastic! I used to live in that brownstone (and so did 10 of...
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 Article - March 9, 2009
 Hyatt's Polaris takes its final spin April 12
 Very sad for me. It was where I was taken on the night I got engaged to my h...
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 Article - March 6, 2009
 The Chickadees hatch award-winning kids' music
 I LOVE the Chickadees! If you have a pre-schooler or elementary aged younger...
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 Article - March 2, 2009
 A foot of what??
 BV got hit HARD this morning too and are still digging out. At least it was ...
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