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Do you want to know the steps to make your dreams come true?

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If there was a book that gave you steps to make your dream come true, would you read it? Would you follow the steps laid out on the pages?   Buy a copy here of my book to find out! The cost with Free USPS regular mail shipping is only $18.05 with tax. Little Stone House On the Corner  (paperback) The e-book is coming soon A fiction story illustrates the steps that Tara and Ryan follow. “This is more than a home, Tara; this is a special house. It is a little house on the corner made of simple stone where extraordinary things happen to those who live here,” states Aunt Elsa as if she was reading it, but then she quietly adds, “It makes dreams come true.”   Are you ready to find YOUR little stone house? The way to make your dreams come true is simply to BEGIN. Believing  is a simple task that takes much effort. Examine  your heart and your life to see what you really desire. Gratitude  is where life begins and ends. Intentions  create reality. Now  is the moment. Live in this truth, not i
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Measure of a life

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  Would you make different choices if you knew the exact length of your life?   A couple of nights ago, I finished reading a book called  The Measure  by Nikki Erlick. It was about a day when everyone in the world received a box that contained a string that tells how long your life will be. As I was in bed trying to fall asleep, I kept thinking about the choices I have made and the dreams I have followed. If I knew my life was going to end when I was younger, would those decisions have been the same. What about now? I turned 58 this year after getting my masters degree and buying my first home on my own. In 2019, I started a new job and also continued writing and publishing my third book in 2021. I still have more dreams and plans for the future, but what if I knew I only had a couple years left? Would I keep striving and reaching or would I be content with my accomplishments and maybe just spend the time with my family and friends?    How do you measure a life? Is it measured by the l
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Returning To My Roots

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Where can a writer share their words?  In 2013, I started a blog, and then decided that I would write a post every day leading up to my 50 th   birthday. This turned out to be more challenging than I ever imagined; however, it set the foundation for my writing to become a habit. Obviously, I want others to read my words and feel inspired, encouraged, and entertained, but it is more than that. Writing brings me joy, and fills me with so much happiness. After writing a blog on positivity for ChicagoNow from 2016 until 2022 called Looking For The Good, I am returning to my roots back here. Through my time there, I have met so many other amazing writers that I hope to keep in touch with, but it is time to move on and see where my writing is headed. In 2013, my goals were to 1. Write a fiction book (done), 2. Travel and hike (done), and 3. Get my Master’s Degree (done). Since 2013, I have grown and changed in my life and my writing. I am not exactly sure where my life is heading, but I am t
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Back to blogging here

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In 2013, I decided to start blogging. I opened an account with blogspot  http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com  and set the goal to post every day for a first year. On my birthday in 2014, I achieved that goal. I continued writing and posting until I heard that ChicagoNow was looking for bloggers in the Chicagoland area. In September of 2016, I pitched a blog on positivity called Looking For The Good  http://www.chicagonow.com/look-good/  and began blogging there. I have reviewed restaurants and movies, interviewed various people, and wrote about my life and random thoughts over the years.   We were notified last month that Chicago Tribune, who oversees ChicagoNow, is closing us down, so I am heading back.  Check out my books here   iBooks Kindle Nook Paperback All through my day, no matter where I go, or what I do, I am always looking for the good in people, in the world, in my life or even just in my day. Follow me on Twitter  Susan on Twitter And on TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@
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Promoting Diversity in Early Childhood Education

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I wrote a post about Promoting Diversity in Early Childhood Programs as an Assessor and Training Specialist. I hope you enjoy reading how I accomplish that! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #MCELC #Diversity  https://mccormickcenter.nl.edu/library/promoting-diversity-in-early-childhood-programs/
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Let's Talk About Words

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I just started a new group on facebook called Let's Talk About Words. I love all things entertainment- books, movies, music, TV shows, and I recently started listening to podcasts. If you want to join me, give this group a try:  LetsTalkAboutWords I love any words that tell a story or express a feeling. I am constantly touched by the lyrics in a song or the words in a TV show or movie. I love the way words are put together in an article I read or a podcast I listen to and in books that I can’t put down. We have discussed Demi Lovato's new song Anyone, the movie Harriet and The Good Place TV show to name a few. You can just read the posts or comment. If you find something interesting you want to discuss, you can even post on your own. I just want to connect with others about a common interest.  #LetsTalkAbout Words https://twitter.com/SchulhofSusan https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Marie-Schulhof/e/B00IBPFHV8 http://www.chicagonow.com/look-good https://www.face
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Decisions, decisions, decisions

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    It is scary to make changes in my life, but not choosing is still making a decision. Instead of just making a distinct choice, I avoid making up my mind, but I don't want my life to head in a direction just because I didn't choose. Learn more about my books  HERE Follow me  Susan on Twitter
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