Schmitt Happens: Tales of Plainfield/Joliet IL Area Real Estate

In the course of a year I went from zero participation in my local board to becoming the vice-chair of our RPAC committee. Prior to volunteering my time with this, I didn't give board activities much thought. I figured 'those people' whose names I always saw tied to board activities were taking c...

2010. Last weekend no matter where I turned, there was discussion of resolutions, goals, changes, self improvement, attitude adjustments, healthy eating, exercise--and more. I gave up official resolutions several years ago on the premise that they are just so cliche. The reality is that I.just.do...

Take the kids to see Sesame Street Live- When Elmo Grows Up at the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet! The Rialto Square Theatre is an absolutely stunning theatre. I can think of no better place in Will County for entertainment! Enjoy!

This is dedicated to my friends in the northern climates. I just finished watching Brant Miller on NBC5 Chicago give the forecast for the next few days. Snow. Several inches. Cold. Like in the teens. Those of us who live in these climates are used to it. We know to keep the gas tank in the car mo...

Hello Active Rainers! For one of the few times in my life I've stuck to a resolution and that resolution was to start blogging. I'm actually surprised it's taken me this long, considering the number of blogs I've followed for the past several YEARS. Like a Monday morning quarterback, it's easier ...