While I’m still trying to “trim” my taxes, I had some real trimming to do
in my studio tonight before teaching class!!!

And boy, do I love my Giffin Grip!!!

Rippled reflections on another beautiful morning along the lakefront.
The clouds were saturated with color making the perfect backdrop for some beautiful morning silhouettes.

Last night was a fun night with my sister Jen, brother-in-law Scott and niece Taylor.
It was Taylor’s VERY FIRST CONCERT!!! So exciting for her… and fun for me to see!
The concert was at the Gennessee Theater in Waukegan. Beautiful little theater… not so good with the kerning on their marquee!!!

For those who may not know of them, Straight No Chaser is a fun accapella group singing a wide range of songs. Many of which I had to try REALLY hard not to sing outloud with. Tried… not always successful…

Click here for the song that made them “famous”… “The Twelve Days Of Christmas.”
Click here for their hysterical “Broadway Medley.”
Click here for their version of “It’s All About The Bass.”
Click here for their “Lady Gaga Medley.”
Click here for their version of “Sittin’ On The Dock & Proud Mary.”

Here’s a shot of the audience the group took from onstage. Their idea was that they would post it on their Facebook page, and then you “Tag” yourself on your page to spread the word… and with that, this is their marketing plan!!! I love that they’re using Social Media as their plan. A grassroots plan… spread the word. They were also the very first concert that I’ve had tell the audience at the very beginning that they WANTED you to take pictures & videos during the show!!! More videos.. more photos… more “free marketing” for them!!!

And if you look close, there we are… third from the left, second from the back, behind the tall guy, next to the big woman singing with her hands up, beside the lady in red, around the corner from the family of four… behind a COUPLE THOUSAND other concert goers!!! So?… do you see us?!!! Ha.

It was another beautiful morning. With just the right amount of clouds in the sky. With wind blowing in from the south, the clouds “wisped” in at just the right time for the sun to peek over the horizon. And my ride back home was pretty darn sweet with that tailwind!!!

All too soon some dark clouds started rolling in.
So I guess I better pedal on home to work on my income taxes.

Oh wait, the front garden still needs to be raked & cleaned out…
I still have a couple days for those darn taxes, right?!

Okay, so my afternoon bike ride was beautiful.
Some wonderful blue flowers popping up along the bike trail. A little windy…
but MUCH more fun than the “other alternative” I’m supposed to be working on!

Took the day off to work on my taxes.
With that said… dishes done, kitchen cleaned, laundry done,
bills paid, plants watered… and now looking for my next diversion!

Tired of riding in the dark with that sinking feeling that you’re not being seen?!
That those tiny blinking LED lights just aren’t quite enough?!
Crazy drivers passing you a little too close for your own comfort?!
Well, I’m riding many a morning in the dark while the sun is coming up.

I saw this online and I think it’s BRILLIANT!!!
A spray paint that can immediately turn anything into a reflective surface!!!
I could spray my whole bike… my helmet… my shoes… my clothing… anything!!!

Click here to see a brilliant YouTube video out of London showing the LifePaint in action!
I think I need to get some of this for myself???