She admits she was more of a musician than an athlete in high school. Later, as Daree grew into her life as a wife, mom, and onsite computer service expert, there were rogue days when thoughts of becoming a runner seemed do-able. Or not. Early exuberance would end in ouch, ouch, ouch, sore muscles and abandoned intentions. And then… Read More
August’s Silk Scarf Give-away winner…Nancy Hoffman
I’m delighted you were feeling “lucky” and entered! You look gorgeous in your new silk scarf. Thank you, Nancy, for your visits and support.
Announcing September’s Ambush Silk Scarf Model…Peta (PAY-tah) Barrett!
“In 2012, I sold my talent agency and left the industry to pursue (as a business) my avocation and passion: sharing the wilderness experience with others through guiding and teaching in the great outdoors!” –Peta Barrett Life is full of serendipity! This past July, while attending the Ely Blueberry Festival, I had the privilege of meeting Peta. She is… Read More
The August Ambush Model…Laura Martin
“Everyone loves Laura Martin.†–Linda Cullen Gallagher It is my pleasure to introduce the August Silk Scarf Contest ambush model…the lovely, the talented, the hilariously witty, Laura Martin! (Beat the drums and throw the confetti!) I first met Laura when I visited KBEK’s radio studio (http://www.kbek.com), Braham, MN, to ambush Linda Cullen Gallagher. The gleam in Laura’s eyes told me… Read More
June’s Ambush Model…Sally Brown!
It is my privilege to introduce June’s Silk Scarf Giveaway Contest Ambush Model…Sally Brown. I had the pleasure of meeting Sally through the Vital Aging Network’s series on Aging With Gusto. Sally is a leader in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Gray Panthers, and a genuinely caring individual. Her first response to my request to be my ambush model was, “No.†But… Read More
May’s Silk Scarf Giveaway…And Ambush Model!
It is with great happiness I introduce you to my May silk scarf giveaway ambush model…drum roll, please…Pat Maltz! Patricia Maltz Business Development Aging But DANGEROUS.com® Pat is an extraordinary woman who accomplishes extraordinary, meaningful, things. What cracks me up is that she claims she owes it all to milking cows in her farm girl youth. Talk about the “pull”… Read More
Midlife Dreams and KBEK 95.5 Radio: Linda Cullen and April’s Silk Scarf Giveaway Moment
If it weren’t for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we’d still be eating frozen radio dinners. – Johnny Carson Hot pink headphones. Soothing voice. Eclectic music selection. Sitting behind the desk in the “big chair,” Linda Cullen Gallagher keeps track of no less than four computer screens as well as a thick stack of on-air scheduling. And while she… Read More
March Silk Scarf Giveaway
Laura Sinclair Carlson What better place to ambush an angel than at church?  This month’s ambush model is the gorgeous Laura Sinclair Carlson. She was between services when I asked if she would wear March’s silk scarf giveaway.  Being the kind heart that she is, she accommodates me. As you can see, the 8 x 72-inch habotai silk is infused with spring-like… Read More
November Scarf Giveaway!
Ta da!  This month’s silk scarf giveaway is an 8 x 72-inch habitoi with the colors of light snow on a furrowed sleeping field.  It’s sophisticated.  It’s classy. It’s up for grabs if you sign up on agingschmaging.com. (Here’s a “big thank” you to this month’s scarf model…my lovely sister, Leah.) The October silk scarf winner is Jeanne Daniels from Wisconsin.  Her… Read More
October’s Silk Scarf Giveaway!
Perhaps the sun needs a vacation. It’s been doing a stellar job of providing a summer to remember, but now it’s retiring earlier and earlier in the day.  Juuuuust before giving way to the cool night stars it inflames the horizon with glorious color.  This 8 x 72 habitoi silk scarf was created with the autumn night sky in mind.  Blues,… Read More