Hi folks! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now, but never seem to have enough time (I know you know what I mean!). Since I love being in the kitchen, and post many pics of my creations (follow my Instagram @dianepathieu), I figured why not post some recipes? Some of you even […]

Hello all! Haven’t talked to you in a few months!  This year is already moving so fast and work has been busy, busy, busy! My weight loss New Year’s Resolution went out the window by February 🙂  BUT… the resolution to vacation more and spend more quality time with my husband and our family is […]

Dad always says to me “make sure you always stay the same.” It can be a not-so-humble world out there.  We love our selfies (heck, I’m even trying to up my selfie game), we love our ‘things’, and we love bragging about what we have and what we think we are.  We love reminding people […]

The year was 2008. Milwaukee (Wisconsin) City & County officials finally picked their Christmas tree from a local family.  The tree would be decorated & on display downtown for all to see! It was the day of the annual tree-picking and removal, a flatbed all ready to go.  What happened next was a first, and […]

I was recently invited to be a part of a panel of professionals at this year’s Assyrian Convention held here in Chicago. It was part of their youth summit. We talked about many things, including finding your passion, your niche, and being successful at it. One of the gentlemen in the audience asked a question […]

Long time no write! I’m joining you today from our den.  It’s 11a.m., I’m still in my PJ’s, having coffee, and making steel cut oats for breakfast.  And… I feel guilty.                    Why?  Normally, I’m up and out the door and at the gym by 8am.  I usually complete three or four errands before 11a.m., and have a plan […]