Greetings!

Well, we missed our Monday deadline. Luckily, our newsletter isn’t saving the world… yet 😉.

Just a busy week—we drove back from Blowing Rock as the hurricane damage to the area (and our unit) simply made it not the place to be!

Back to fall weather 🍂 in Florida… though to be honest, I was sweating 🥵 while unpacking the car, so not much has changed except the calendar date!

So, here’s a quick condensed newsletter—see ya all again on our regularly scheduled programming… Monday 😃👋

Embrace Your Best Life!
~ Curt & Shari Roese

PERSONAL NOTE
What’s been happening lately!

In lieu of a written story, let’s look at what we’ve been up to through photos.

Well… apparently, we didn’t do much except take selfies, lol.

I think the grandbabies were much busier! Let’s take a peek at their week—it has to be more exciting than ours!

• Taylor Swift concert

• School pictures

• Pink day

• Sleeping on a cow

• Brothers pretending to be happy before they resume fighting

• Swimming, smiling... and little Liam—he doesn’t have much going on yet, but looks pretty relaxed!

See, I knew they had fun while we were gone.

And… my sweet Shari and the boys. 😍

SIMPLI SHARI 🩷

Cleaning out your closet—definitely not my favorite task. There’s always that little voice:
“What if it comes back in style?”
“What if I fit into it again?”
“What if I need that color for something?”

I admit it—I might be a bit of a clothes hoarder.
[Editor aka Husband Note: Yes, can confirm this is true 😲]

I love fashion, and it’s hard to part with pieces that carry memories or still feel “too good” to let go. But eventually, it feels refreshing to declutter. The general rule: if you haven’t worn it in a year, it might be time to say goodbye.

So... what’s the one thing you dread cleaning out the most?

Next up: shoes!

Embrace your best life,
🩷 Shari

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RESOURCE ROUNDUP

Helpful links and recommendations:

• 🙏 Thank you to everyone who supported me in my 5th year raising money for an incredible cause. We raised nearly $2,400 this year—though I’m a little embarrassed by my mileage (lowest ever… first 2 years I hit 300 miles!).
  I have lots of excuses… too busy to list them all 🤣
  I will do better next year!

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• 💡 Cycling: Enjoy the freedom of the open road—it’s a fun and energizing way to stay active and explore.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"It's great to be here. It's great to be anywhere."
~ Keith Richards

PARTING WORDS

"Balance is key to a fulfilling life. Balance your time between activities, rest, social interactions, and solitude. This harmony brings peace and well-being."

Have a great week!