Exclusively Yours - November 2022

Tony Wendorf ~ Agent Profile

With over a decade as a Licensed Psychologist, I have learned that people desire strong interpersonal relationships. Those relationships are built upon trust and integrity. I aspire to bring those qualities to my real estate business. Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. I am very active in our faith community, and enjoy leading an active lifestyle. I enjoy traveling and love sports of all kind, specifically golf and football. Go Pack Go! 262-719-0676. twendorf@firstweber.com

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Timothy Jay Writers

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Oriental Rug Gallery

New colors imposed on ancient Persian designs are the focal point for our new 2022 collection of high-end Hand-knotted rugs.  Our new collection contains some of the most decorative and unusual rugs ever woven; all with organic hand-spun wool and all-natural dyes. Whether you’re in the market or just love rugs–stop in to see, feel, and marvel at these true works of art. Stop by or call to make an appointment to view this collection. Oriental Rug Gallery, 11005 West Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa. 414-727-0007. www.rugsmilwaukee.com.

Key Pieces

Grace your walls with a little heaven. These memory tiles are retired from the Sid Dickens Collection. T542 Celestial Guardian represents protector of my spirit. T525 Angelic Gaze represents mirthful spirits look on peacefully. T375 Warm Embrace depicts in her eyes a brave and gentle wisdom. These tiles are for viewing at Key Pieces, W282 N7148 Main Street, Downtown Merton,  www.keypiecesdecor.com, 262-337-1728. The Christmas holidayhas started at Key Pieces, TuesSat. 10-5:00.  Please join us and be inspired!

Ruby Rose Gallery

An Amethyst Geode from Brazil, AAA crystals That’s absolutely stunning! This beauty weighs 190lbs and can be viewed at Ruby Rose Gallery. This unique store offers a full collection of crystals, gemstones, unique jewelry, natural home décor and more! Monday-Wednesday, 10-4pm; Thursday, 10-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 10-4pm; Sunday 10-3pm. 214 West Main Street, Cambridge, WI. 920-475-2925. www.rubyrosegallery.com

Fashionable Destinations

The Garment Shop

Unique Specialty Shop for Women

125 W. Main St., Cambridge, WI 53523 facebook.com/thegarmentshopcambridge 608-423-3740.

The American Alchemy  305 Watson St., Ripon WI 54971 www theamericanalchemy@gmail.com 920.896.0019

Hamilton’s Ladies Apparel 125 Watson St., Ripon, WI. 54971 920.745.2829 www.hamiltonsfashions.com

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Browse offerings from a few of our area’s finest shops and businesses.

6 Fashionable Destinations

Fashion awaits at The Garment Shop, Cambridge, plus American Alchemy and Hamilton’s Ladies Apparel both of Ripon.

8 Inner Flourishing

Why do some people experience increasing joy and happiness while others become more anxious, stressed and unhappy? The difference has to do with inner flourishing. Those who evolve into considerate, gracious humans have the innate ability to continuously elevate and deepen their lives. by Victor Parachin

12 The Benefits Of Adding A Fireplace

Whether you’re constructing a new home or simply redesigning your current living space, there are many considerations that can truly make a house a home.

18 A Healthier Home With Smart Updates

Whether you’ve purchased a new house or are just looking to invest, home improvements can make your living space more comfortable, functional and stylish.

23 MayHouse Closet

MayHouse Collection of Oconomowoc has you covered this summer with latest attire! Stop by MayHouse and view our collection of fashions for all ages.

25 Holiday Pops Concert

This year’s The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert in West Bend, on December 13th, marks the 50th Anniversary.

30 God’s Corner by Gertrude M. Puelicher

INNERFlourishing

Ways to Elevate Your Spirituality

by Victor Parachin

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE experience increasing joy and happiness while others become more anxious, stressed and unhappy? The difference has to do with inner flourishing. Those who evolve into considerate, gracious humans have the innate ability to continuously elevate and deepen their lives.

Here are five ways to elevate your spiritual health and, in the process, become a happier, more content person.

Prioritize spirituality. Think about how you can prioritize your spiritual health and growth. Commit to daily prayer, spend time in silent meditation, join a Bible study, serve the poor in your community, go on a pilgrimage.

Author Linda Monitello wrote in U.S. Catholic (April 2014): “For many years I have traveled to Trappist, Ky., to be a guest of the Cistercian monks for a week, or sometimes just for a weekend. … The monks have taught me that we all need to spend time in silence with the Lord, no matter where we are. The monastery wall is not to keep out the world but to provide a place of quiet. The cloistered religious, as professionals of asceticism and prayer, can teach us how we can better communicate with God.”

zDaniel Cozort, a retired religion professor, was struck head-on by a car while riding his bike on a country road in Pennsylvania. The accident left him paraplegic and in chronic pain. While he was hospitalized, a psychiatrist asked him if he was angry or sad.

Cozort’s response, written in Lion’s Roar (January 2022), can guide any of us when unpleasant and unwelcome issues come into our lives: “Was I angry? I thought about the woman who had struck me. I thought she made an

error of inattentiveness or poor judgment. But how many times had I driven with lapses of attention, or speeding, or worse? She too was in the accident, and I had no doubt it was hard on her. … Stuff happens when you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. No, I wasn’t angry.”

He also wasn’t sad: “I thought about how lucky I was to have survived at all. I felt fortunate to have been able to live with my full physical capacity for 57 years, longer than many human beings have in a complete lifespan. I was especially grateful not to have brain damage.”

Cultivate solitude. The traditional spiritual discipline of solitude is defined by MerriamWebster as “the quality or state of being alone or remote from society.”

Jesus spent ample time in solitude and frequently encouraged his disciples to do the same: “Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place” (Mark 6:31-32; New International Version).

An important aspect of solitude is silence— listening to God or simply enjoying being in God’s presence.

An important aspect of solitude is silence— listening to God or simply enjoying being in God’s presence. It’s strongly supported in Scriptures, including: “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10), “Let him sit alone in silence” (Lamentations 3:2) and “Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him” (Psalm 37:7).

Embrace change. Avoid remaining frozen in place. Be open to changing your mind, your direction or your relationships that have run their course. “Know when to move on,” advised writer Diana Lu in Daughter of the Yellow River (Image Global Impact, 2006). “Sometimes we find ourselves in circumstances that work against our best interests. When we no longer have the chance to grow or to perform to our capabilities, or when a situation is toxic to our emotions, body, mind or spirit, then we should leave.”

Should you experience anxiety and fear when an unwelcome change enters your life, recall Jesus’ comforting words: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. … Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” (John 14:27).

Expand compassion. Mother Teresa urged: “Have a great compassion for people… Especially be kind, be loving to the poor… Do you want to do something beautiful for God? There is a person who needs you. This is your chance.”

An encounter with a dying patient led nurse Sandra Clarke to expand her compassion. One night during her initial rounds, the patient asked, “Will you stay with me?”

Clarke responded, “Yes, as soon as I check on my other patients.” More than 90 minutes passed as Clark checked vital signs and made assessments for the other six patients. “When I returned, [the man] was dead; no family, very old, end-stage multi-organ disease,” she said. “Now he was gone, and I felt awful.”

This life-changing moment spiked her compassion for those close to death. She started No One Dies Alone, a program of compassionate presence that provides dignity and respect for those in the final hours of life (how-we-die.org).

Yes, our lives are busy, but there is still time for spiritual elevation and growth. Be mindful of this wisdom from Jesuit priest and author Henri Bouland: “Never say you have no time. On the whole it is those who are busiest who can make time for yet more…. What we lack is not time, but heart.” n

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The Benefits Of Adding A

FIREPLACE

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WHETHER YOU’RE CONSTRUCTING a new home or simply redesigning your current living space, there are many considerations that can truly make a house a home.

Amid budget considerations, design vision boards, specs and blueprints, amenities like a new fireplace can allow homeowners to celebrate the warmth, comfort and ambiance a fireplace or other hearth product can provide. In fact, 7 out of 10 of homeowners have a fireplace and usage has increased during all four seasons since 2020, according to research from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), showcasing that including a fireplace in your construction or renovation plans is a gift to yourself and your family.

“When we’re designing our ideal homes, too often we may only think about what we want others to see and enjoy when they visit,” said Jack Goldman, president and CEO for HPBA. “The reality is visitors account for less than 1% of your in-home time. A fireplace is for you and your family, a personal addition that serves you and your household in more ways than you may realize.”

Consider these four benefits of including a fireplace as part of your next home update

It can be a sanctuary from the ever-changing world outside. As people continue to spend more time at home, a fireplace can serve as a

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source of calm and relaxation, helping you and your family escape from the challenges daily life may throw your way.

It’s an artful piece of decor to display yearround. Whether it’s a centerpiece for your living room or family room, or an accent to your bedroom, bathroom or study, a creatively designed fireplace can provide an artful design element for your home, no matter the season.

It’s a safe, reliable heating source. A fireplace is an extra layer of security when weather wreaks havoc and can provide safe, reliable heat and lighting in the event of a power outage.

It can be the heartbeat of your home. Between screen time, remote work schedules and commitments to extracurricular activities, many families experience fragmented home lives. A fireplace, though, can serve as a central gathering spot for you and your loved ones when together.

To learn more about the benefits of fireplaces and find a nationwide directory of specialty retailers and certified installers, visit HPBA.org/House-warming. n

Fireplace Safety Tips

Whether it’s the warm glow of the fire, the crackle of the wood or the deep penetrating warmth, woodburning fireplaces have a way of making people feel relaxed and at home. However, there are some precautions that should be taken to ensure safe operation:

n Never leave a fire unattended.

n Keep a fire extinguisher on hand.

n Keep small children and pets away from the fireplace.

n Clear an area of at least 3 feet around the fireplace of furniture, books, newspaper and other potentially flammable materials.

n Inspect gaskets, door seals and the chimney annually.

n Have the chimney professionally cleaned as necessary to ensure it’s clear of obstructions and creosote.

n Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

n Utilize fireplace tools to tend the fire.

n Never burn garbage, rolled newspaper, charcoal, plastic or chemically treated or painted wood.

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n Avoid using gasoline or any liquid accelerant to help start a fire.

n Do not overload the fireplace to avoid burning wood or embers tumbling out.

n Never close the damper until embers have completely stopped burning.

Source: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association

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A Healthier Home with

SMART UPDATES

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MANY HOMEOWNERS LOOKING to improve their living spaces seek out upgrades that can add visual appeal, improve functionality or increase resale value. However, some updates can also benefit the mental and physical health of those who occupy the space.

While making your home healthier can involve simple steps like decluttering, swapping out cleaning products for natural versions and opening windows to let in more fresh air, there are other projects that can be done to create longer-lasting results. Consider these ideas to create spaces that are not only functional and beautiful but also impart a sense of well-being.

Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint

Changing the color of a room can transform your space while also positively impacting your mood. Bright, warm colors like yellow may be uplifting while cooler shades like beige, pale green and soft blue can be soothing. Repainting can also help prevent mold and mildew growth on walls

while repelling dust and allergens. Traditional oil- and latex-based paints give off gases that may cause issues such as eye and respiratory irritation. Look for paints with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and that are certified not to contain heavy metals, carcinogens and other harmful compounds.

Upgrade Your Flooring

Made of natural materials, hardwood flooring is not only attractive but is a hygienic, easy-toclean choice. The organic beauty and grain of the wood creates an intrinsic connection to nature. You can set the foundation for your living spaces with an option like artisancrafted Carlisle Wide Plank Floors. Each floor is handcrafted, one board at a time, from sustainably sourced timbers. Whether you select each detail–wood species, grade, texture and color - or choose from a collection of popular tried-and-true finishes, the result is a unique floor with distinctive character. Learn more at www.wideplankflooring.com.

Add Natural Light

If your home lacks adequate natural lighting, adding or replacing windows and skylights can allow more sunlight into your living space. This offers several benefits, including an improved sense of well-being and increased productivity, not to mention the potential cost savings when you install energy-efficient versions. Additionally, light-blocking shades and adjustable light technologies can work with natural circadian rhythms to enhance sleep.

Modernize the Kitchen

From appliances to countertops, there are a variety of kitchen upgrades that can make your space healthier. Incorporating automated technology like a touchless faucet can reduce the amount of contact with germs while a water filtration system can improve the quality of your drinking water. Updating your countertops with a non-porous material like quartz, which replicates the look of natural stone, provides a contemporary aesthetic, and the antimicrobial surface will not harbor bacteria or viruses.

Create a Bathroom Oasis

Even a small space like the bathroom can benefit from wellness-focused updates. Soaking tubs and spa showers with hydrotherapy showerheads can help reduce stress and provide a mental respite. Additionally, a heated towel rack not only brings a touch of luxury but can reduce energy usage and keep towels free of mold and mildew between washes. Touchless faucets and toilets can also help reduce the spread of germs while bringing convenience. n

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FIRST WEBER LAKE COUNTRY’S 1ST QUARTER LEADERS

Listing Leaders by Unit

Individual ~ Erin Rogosienski Team~ Tweeden-Baranowski Team

Sales Leaders

Total Units ~ Listings Sold & Sales Individual ~ Liz Tobolt Team ~ Tony Wendorf & Associates

Sales Units ~ Sales Only

Individual ~ Nancy Markos Team ~ Tony Wendorf & Associates

Total Volume Listings Sold & Sales Individual ~ Nancy Markos Team ~ Tweeden-Baranowski Team

FIRST WEBER LAKE COUNTRY’S 2ND QUARTER LEADERS

Listing Leaders by Unit

Individual ~Liz Tobolt Sales Leaders

Total Units ~ Listings Sold & Sales Individual ~ Liz Tobolt

Sales Units ~ Sales Only Individual ~ Liz Tobolt

Total Volume Listings Sold & Sales Individual ~ Liz Tobolt

FIRST WEBER LAKE COUNTRY’S 3RD QUARTER LEADERS

Listing Leaders by Unit

Individual ~Scott Heyerdahl Team ~Tony Wendorf & Associates Sales Leaders

Total Units ~ Listings Sold & Sales Individual ~ Liz Tobolt Team ~Tony Wendorf & Associates

Sales Units ~ Sales Only Individual ~ Liz Tobolt Team ~Tony Wendorf & Associates

Total Volume Listings Sold & Sales Individual ~ Liz Tobolt Team ~Tweeden-Baranowski Team

This year we are celebrating our 11th Anniversary, and will be opening the entertainment Tent on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Then on Friday, November 25, 2022 the entire market will open at 10am. www.germanchristmasmarket.org/

Scott Heyerdahl

Nancy Markos

Tweeden-Baranowski Team

Tony Wendorf & Associates

Erin Rogosienski

Liz Tobolt

MayHouse Closet

Celebrating 65 years of fashion… Quality clothing that adorns its wearer with unapologetic confidence and timeless elegance. Joseph Ribkoff 2022 Fall Collection

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Holiday Pops Concert

This year’s concert on December 13th marks the 50th Anniversary

OVER 50 YEARS AGO, good friends and neighbors Bill and Marilyn Holmquist and Chuck and Marilou Chapman were enjoying a bridge game together. At that time, Marilou Chapman was the secretary of the West Bend Scholarship Fund, Inc. and Marilyn Holmquist was the treasurer of the West Bend Community High Schools Alumni Foundation, Inc. Bill Holmquist suggested that if the two organizations would merge, he would ask the Ziegler Company to sponsor a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert in West Bend. With the best interests of the community in mind, both women were able to take that suggestion back to their organizations and the West Bend Community and Alumni Scholarship

Foundation, also known as Columns, was born.

Since its inception, many students in West Bend have benefited greatly through scholarships given by Columns. In 2022, Columns alone awarded over $350,000 in scholarships to graduating East and West High School students.

The first MSO Concert was held in 1972 and this year in honor of its 50th Anniversary, the concert has been sponsored by the Holmquist family and the concert is dedicated in memory of Bill Holmquist. Through the years, the community has benefited from a wonderful concert where the tickets sold each year go directly towards scholarships. n

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River’s End Gallery

Outstanding glass sculpture by Karen Heart.  Karen creates a series of studio glass with metal armature pieces that are designed to be integral to the glass sculpture.  Each piece is handmade by Karen.  For this and other pieces by Karen, visit River’s End Gallery, 380 W. Main St., Waukesha. RiversEndGallery.com. 262-780-1191.

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Nora Fleming. One gift every occasion. Mix, match and collect. Their collection of serving pieces, home decor items and minis make entertaining a breeze! Collect as you please… you can’t have just one!

MayHouse Collection. Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza W359 N5002 Brown St. Suite 106, Oconomowoc, WI. 262-354-8100. www.mayhousecollection.com. Live Well. Dress Well. Give Well.

Riverview Antiques

A 19th Century Repoussé silver over copper. This unique find can be viewed at Riverview Antiques, located at 2045 West St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 11 am-4 pm. For more information call 414-278-9999, or www.RiverviewAntiqueMarket.com.

Wrap yourself in luxury with the exquisitely handknit Cashmere Cape, our exclusive design with wearability in mind. Every cape handknit using the finest natural Cashmere. Many color variations available at our beautiful store in Williams Bay. Part of our Knitwear for Today, Crafted for a Lifetime collection.

The Cashmere Capean amazing little shop whose focus is quality handmade goods from sustainable resources.  From hats, sweaters, mitts and socks, we’ve got you covered in beautiful style.

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GOD’SCORNER

by Gertrude M. Puelicher

THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER automatically brings to mind a day filled with human good—food, drink and Pro Football. Thousands look forward to it as a day to be savored, emotionally as well as gastronomically. Few are interested any longer in its origin.

For those, however, who still believe in the importance of giving thanks, and who are concerned, perhaps, that Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday has lost the essence of its origin, a study of the word “fulness” as it is used in the Bible may prove helpful.

For most of us, our cup is really full and running over; yet how often we resort to negativism. How often we speak in terms of limitation rather than in terms of fulness. The patriarchs of the Old Testament rarely permitted themselves to speak or think limitation. In Deuteronomy we read that Moses said to the Israelites, “and for the precious things of the Earth, and the fulness thereof,” and in First Chronicles, “Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; let the fields rejoice and all that is therein.” In Psalm 16 we find that inspiring verse, “Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy,” and the first verse of Psalm 24 literally lifts one’s spirits: “The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein.”

In the Gospel according to John (1:16) is the type of statement that should make us ponder over all we have received of God’s fulness: “and of his fulness have we all received, and grace for grace.” Our trouble is that too often we accept with temporary gratitude, a sort of, of the moment “Thank you, God, now that’s straightened out” business, and then we promptly forget. We must not only possess gratitude, we must let gratitude possess us, gratitude that permeates not only our minds, but our hearts, our whole being.

In Romans, Paul speaks of the “fulness of blessing.” Think of what peace could come to our strife-torn world if we could give everyone of whom or to whom we speak a silent “fulness of blessing.” To me that would mean sending God’s love from our heart to their heart. And in his address to the Ephesians Paul said, “that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” Each can interpret that in his own way, but surely to be filled with the fulness of God is to be filled with all the God qualities that comprise the spirit of God—love, peace, integrity, loyalty, humility. There is no room in “fulness” for limitation of any kind, physical, mental, economic. We experience what we think. That is the reason it is important often to “think what we are thinking.”

Might it not be wise for this month of November to think fulness of gratitude for all that is ours? Might we not do well to follow Paul’s advice to the Thessalonians, and “In everything give thanks.””

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