Author: Spark of Inspiration
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Manufacturing – Heavy Metal Tour 2024, Student tours

Did you know that October is manufacturing month in Wisconsin? The Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance, Heavy Metal Tour promotes career awareness in manufacturing trades, which is fantastic. There are so many industries that young people can learn about. I had been working in magazine advertising sales when we were hit with a tough economy in…
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Composting – Do you do it?

Recently, I saw this truck in Chicago. It brought back memories of when I moved to Seattle. A friend taught me that in Seattle, composting was mandatory. I learned what bin to buy that sat on my kitchen counter by the sink. I bought a specific composting bag/liner that went inside my container, so on…
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Visiting an old friend…

Soon, I’m going to visit a dear friend of mine in Italy. I haven’t seen her in ages. Normally, I would see her every year, but when COVID struck and isolation was imposed on us traveling stopped. After that, there was always a reason to delay getting together. I finally realized that in a friendship,…
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What is THIS?

I went on a walk and saw this plant. Very strange looking. I touched it, but could not tell what it was. Is there a flower inside? Anyone know what it is?
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Dublin – Afternoon Tea Tour

My girlfriend is in Ireland and went on this Vintage Tea Trips tour bus. It’s such a fabulous idea. Have tea, while you tour the city. So, you knock two things off of your travel bucket list, afternoon tea and touring Dublin at the same time. Brilliant! I’m ready to fly to Ireland…
