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Panera Bread Opened Panera Bread moved across Haggerty to it's brand new building. Now located in front of S.W.A.G Kids Gym on Haggerty Rd @ W 14 Mile Rd.

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DEAR YOUNGER ME, IF YOU COULD SEE WHERE I’M AT RIGHT NOW YOU WOULD SEE… Someone who loves to run! My younger self was basically allergic to exercise, and I never thought of myself as strong or capable in that way. I was convinced that some people are born athletes, and some aren’t. Once I started, just a block at a time at first, I found running to be meditative, calming, and satisfying. Although I didn’t start until my late 30s, I have run 10 marathons and even a 50 mile trail race so far.

WHAT’S YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Don’t be afraid to do something that scares you. It took me years to realize that taking a chance can be very rewarding. If you want to try, try! I was always fascinated by mountains, but afraid to do any serious hiking until we went to Half Dome in Yosemite. I almost turned back at the most terrifying part of the hike, but the view from the top was worth it!

WHAT DECISION DID YOU MAKE THAT MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? ARE YOU HAPPY OR REGRETFUL THAT YOU MADE THAT CHOICE? Years ago, I had the opportunity to move across the country for a job. I was excited for the opportunity, but in the end decided not to uproot myself and my daughter. I am glad I didn’t, because I would have missed the chance to meet my wonderful husband and the life we have together as a family.

ONE THING I WISH YOU WOULD DO... Get a dog sooner! As a child, we always had cats, and for some reason I was convinced I didn’t like dogs. It wasn’t until I met my husband, who had two dogs, that I realized what loyal, affectionate, and wonderful friends they are! Three years ago, I finally had the chance to choose another dog to adopt, and she is an absolute joy.

ONE THING I WISH YOU WOULDN’T DO... Stop sewing! In high school, I loved sewing my own clothes, and even made my own prom dress. As I got older and busier, though, I spent less and less time sewing, and for years didn’t sew at all. Once Covid came along, I suddenly needed to put those skills to work sewing masks, and while this helped me remember that I still enjoyed it, I also found I am very rusty! Fortunately, I never stopped knitting, and enjoy making hats, sweaters, and socks for myself and my family.

WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE NOW THAT YOU DIDN’T AS YOUNGER YOU? Naps! My younger self was too worried about missing out to indulge in a snooze, but falling asleep with a book on a sunny afternoon is one of life’s most exquisite pleasures. Maybe I’m more tired the older I get, but that’s okay.

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DRENCH 7 LAYER MEDITERRANEAN DIP Layer in order: • • • • • • • • • • •

Hummus: we love Hummus Goodness because it’s clean. Optional: Taziki Sauce which adds great flavor but dip will get runny. Best added if served and eaten right away. Chopped Parsley or Optional - Kale & Quinoa Tabouli with drench Mediterranean lemon dressing & marinade (see recipe on the next page). 1/2 cup grapes tomatoes halved 1/2 cup diced cucumbers 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup pitted green olives & calamata black olives cut in half 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts for added “wow!” sprinkle with Za’atar which is a Middle Eastern spice made of dried thyme & sesame seeds serve with Pita Chips - Manos Pita Chips, Stacys Pita Chips or homemade pita chips (see recipe on the next page).

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KALE & QUINOA TABOULI WITH DRENCH MEDITERRANEAN LEMON DRESSING AND MARINADE AND HOMEMADE PITA CHIPS

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Tabouli ingredients: • • • • • • •

1 bunch kale or 1 pound bag 1 bunch curly parsley 1 cup cooked quinoa 3 Roma or 1-2 beefsteak tomatoes diced 2-3 green onions thinly sliced 1/2 English cucumber diced 1 small Jalapeño minced

directions: 1. bring 1/2 cup quinoa with 1/2 cup water to a boil, cover and reduce to low heat for 10 min and let cool. Dry quinoa yields three times the amount when cooked so you will have a little left over. 2. clean & thoroughly dry and chop kale and parsley. 3. combine desired amount of drench Mediterranean lemon dressing with kale, parsley, quinoa, tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers & jalapeño. 4. optional: add chick peas or pomegranate seeds or a protein such as chicken or salmon.

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This Valentines Day celebrate the arts and your loved ones by gifting them unique work from local Art Leaders Gallery

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss was born in Springfield, MA in 1904. He graduated Dartmouth College and attended Oxford University. He received honorary doctorates from Princeton, J.F. Kennedy University, Dartmouth and Brown University. Geisel was a Lt. Colonel in the Army in World War II. After the war he and his first wife, Helen moved from Los Angeles to La Jolla. There they built a house on 6 ½ acres next to an observation tower that eventually became part of his living room wall. Within a year of Helen’s death in 1967, Geisel married Audrey Stone Dimond, a nurse 20 years his junior, the two remained together until his death. By the time he died in 1991, he wrote and illustrated nearly 50 books. During his lifetime his books sold over 100 million copies and have been translated into 20 different languages and that number continues to rise at an accelerated rate. His book, Green Eggs and Ham, is the third largest selling book in the English language, EVER. For his writings, Dr. Seuss had been honored with a Pulitzer Prize, two Emmy awards, a Peabody and three Academy Awards, along with many other literary awards. In 1997, The Chase Group acquired exclusive worldwide rights to publish the work of Dr. Seuss as limited edition prints. Along with publishing certain book illustrations, Chase is making available editions of Seuss’s, "Secret Art". These are paintings that Geisel painted for his own pleasure and never before shown to the public and exhibit a more sophisticated, technically accomplished and quite unrestrained side to his talent.

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Craig Alan has created a vast collection of pop artworks that reflect iconic

Anna Razumovskaya graduated from Russian State University for Arts in 1991.

celebrities, and pop culture. His Populus series is a unique collaboration of

From 1992 to 1995 Anna studied in Germany, Belgium, and Holland. Anna has

tiny figures coming together creating a larger composition. From iconic fig-

had personal exhibitions in St. Paul Minnesota, Toronto, Amsterdam, Antwerp,

ures to cultural references, Alan’s Populus gives audiences something fun to

Berlin and the United States. Anna works in many different techniques, such

view both far away and up-close.

as watercolor, oil, acrylic, silk and genres and is an unusual contemporary

He began his artistic career at the University of Mobile, Alabama earning his

figurative artist.

degree in Fine Art with a minor in theatre, adding to his appreciation and

"If an artist were asked what she was thinking while creating her artwork, she

understanding of the human figure. Using a collection of various hand-made

would hardly give a reasonable answer to that question. This process cannot

stencils, Alan combines his skills by mixing textures, bold colors, and large-

be analyzed. It is like a miracle."

scale portraits with technical sophistication to develop unique and imagina-

Anna’s artwork is mysterious enough to be fully understood only in the view-

tive paintings.

er’s imagination. The predominant image portrayed in her work is that of

“It’s important for the viewer to connect with my work on many levels, people

the illusionary human body. The viewer becomes a participant in the drama

relate themselves to these Celebrity Icons. Throughout history they make a

unfolding before his eyes. Figures are rendered perfectly, naturally, and the

mark in print and also in our hearts.”

use of extensive detail in the positive space is complemented by impressionis-

Alan’s Populus series reached high heights with the unveiling of his newest,

tic backgrounds that serve to more fully define the subject while contributing

and largest, piece From the Ground Up. This six-story mural is the newest addi-

Anna’s signature rich colors and evocative moods.

tion to Atlanta’s public art collection, featuring his signature figures coming

Today, Anna is mostly recognized for her contemporary figurative paintings,

together to create a phoenix rising from the ashes.

ballet dancers, florals, and landscapes. Her paintings and hand-embellished

Art Leaders Gallery is proud to be an official Craig Alan art dealer, with a col-

limited edition on canvas can be found at select fine art galleries.

lection of mixed media paintings and limited edition giclées. Commissions are

Anna presently lives and works in Toronto, Canada.

available by contacting the gallery.

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Creative Planning believes there’s a richer way to wealth. Their team of CFP professionals, CPAs and attorneys work together to create clear customized plans to maximize your wealth, all in one place. Their award-winning in-house services span a variety of financial d isciplines, i ncluding c omprehensive wealth and investment management, insurance, tax prep, trusts, estate, financial and retirement planning. Founded in Overland Park, they have since branched out across the globe, gaining a national reputation that has earned them numerous prestigious awards, including #1 wealth management firm i n America by Barron’s, CNBC and Forbes. President and CEO Peter Mallouk shares his wealth of knowledge with approachable financial advice. Two issues coming together at once inspired the creation of Mallouk’s business. “My dad was a physician frustrated with his financial advisor who sold him products and didn’t really explain things well, and I was an estate attorney that saw a full view of the advisory world and thought there was a better way to deliver

the all around experience. Ultimately, that led to Creative Planning offering investments and planning as well as legal and tax advice in a very approachable, consultative way.” Mallouk has written several books, including 5 Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them, and has cowritten Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook and The Path: Accelerating Your Journey to Financial Freedom with Tony Robbins. “People are generally fearful of investment and feel the market is too low or too high at any given time. When there is a correction (a drop of 10% or more), people generally stay on the sidelines or sell their stocks, fearing the market may collapse and stay lower—there have been over 100 corrections, usually about one per year, and they have all ended with a full recovery. Some of these corrections turn into bear markets, a drop of 20% or more, and all have ended with a full recovery. On the other end of the spectrum, many are worried about investing when the market is at an CONTINUED >

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all time high. This is actually completely normal and happens about once every nineteen days—in other words, all the time! We aren’t surprised when a Hershey’s bar, box of cereal or ticket to Disney World costs more, but somehow are shocked when the market hits an all time high. It’s normal, and inflation has a lot to do with it.” For those with a 401(k), Mallouk says to do everything you can to contribute. “Some 401(k) plans have an employer match, meaning for every dollar you put into the 401(k), the company will match—it usually applies to the first 3%. It’s a guaranteed 100% rate of return, and there is just nothing else you can do that is going to be as good as that. If you have the ability to contribute the max do that as well, but for sure take advantage of the match.” When faced with the choice to either invest or pay off debts first, Mallouk says to start with focusing on the interest rate. “All debts aren’t created equal—if you have credit card debt where you are paying 10% or more in interest, then paying off the debt before doing anything else other than a 401(k) match is the way to go. If your only debt is a home mortgage at 2-4% or so, then investing over a long period of time is very likely to yield you a far better outcome than making extra debt payments.” When planning an estate, it’s crucial to have a healthcare and financial power of attorney and a will or trust. “A healthcare power of attorney names someone to make healthcare decisions for you in the event you can’t make them for yourself. A financial power of attorney names someone to make financial decisions for you if you can’t for yourself. Lastly a will or a trust both name who will handle things for you in the event of your death, and who will oversee and inherit your assets. Trusts tend to make more sense for wealthier individuals as it can bypass the probate court system, which keeps things private, allows for a faster transfer of assets after death, and because it skips the court system, settling the estate is much less expensive.” When looking for a financial advisor, find the right one by asking the right questions. “Most don’t realize that the vast majority of financial advisors don’t have to act in the client’s best interests. A minority of financial advisors

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NORTH CEN TER BR EW IN G 410 NO RT H C E NT E R ST R E E T, NO RT H V I L L E , MI | 1 0 :30 A M Start your Saturday off right with movement, breath, and beer at North Center Brewing! Enjoy a yoga session followed by a pint of your choice! $20 includes a one hour yoga class, a beer, and a great time! Must be 21+ to attend.

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Open House: Toy Hall of Fame

O RCHARD LAKE MUS EUM 395 1 O R C H A R D L A K E R D #1 , WE ST B LO O MF I E L D TOWNS H I P, M I 48 323 | 1:00 PM Learn about the Toy Hall of Fame with Sue Grifor and play with vintage games and toys. Enjoy the newly reopened Orchard Lake Museum with new exhibits! Permanent exhibits interpret local area history and culture with no entry fee!

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WAR R EN VALLEY G OLF CO UR S E & B A NQ UE T C E NT E R , 26 1 1 6 W WA R R E N ST, DE A R B ORN HEIG HTS , MI 48 127 | 12:00 P M Check out a day full of family activities such as kid games, fire eaters, fire breathers, elephant ears, warming tent, fire pits & smore's, ice sculptures, stilt walkers, carriage rides, live music, hot air balloon show and much more!

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Carlos Santana Tribute

FLAG STAR STRAN D THEAT R E 1 8 N SAG I NAW ST, P O NT I AC , MI 4 8 34 2 | 8 :0 0 P M Tributesville Concert Series at The Flagstar Strand Theatre features the music of Carlos Santana! 23 Compilation Albums, 7 Live Albums, 25 studio albums, and 13 collaboration albums all total well over 100 million records sold making Carlos Santana one of the world's best-selling artists. www.ticketmaster.com/ event/08005B30B49C375D

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Sweetheart Gala

ROYAL OAK FARMER S MARKE T 31 6 E E L E V E N MI L E R D, R OYA L OA K , MI 4 8 0 6 7 | 7 :00 P M The very first Sweetheart Gala! Join in on the best cheesy Valentine's Dance for you and whomever you'd like to bring Tickets are $65. Enjoy food, drinks, 90s jams and dancing. Wear your finest V-day threads and dress to impress! There will be vendors to peruse, raffle baskets to win, and a photo booth!

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Detroit Go Red For Women Luncheon

S UBUR BAN COLLECTION S H OWP L AC E 4 6 1 0 0 G R A ND R I V E R AV E . NOV I , MI | 1 0 :0 0 A M Mark the Date in Red for the 18th Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon Experience! This year's event is Chaired by Ronia Kruse, President and CEO of Optech and sponsored locally by Ascension Michigan.

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Animaniacs Live

ROYAL OAK MUS IC THEATRE 31 8 W 4 T H ST, R OYA L OA K , MI 4 8 0 6 7 | 7 :0 0 P M AEG is Presenting ANIMANIACS LIVE for all ages. Visit their website for more information and tickets.

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Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival

THE EMBASSY SUITES 19525 VICTOR PKWY, LIVONIA, MI | 9:00 AM The Ford Seahorses are proud to announce The 40th Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival. There will be special room rates for attendees.

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Super Hero Encounter

PLY MOUTH HISTOR ICAL MUS EUM 1 5 5 S . MA I N ST R E E T, P LYMO UT H ,4 8 1 7 0 | 1 :0 0 P M Come meet your favorite Super Heroes at the Plymouth Historical Museum on Saturday, February 26, with tours starting every 15 minutes between 1 and 3:30 pm. Children will be given takeaway items at various stations.

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