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    by Ali Wenzke September 25, 2020

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    by Ali Wenzke July 22, 2020

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    by Ali Wenzke May 20, 2020

  • Your Coronavirus Moving Questions Answered

    by Ali Wenzke April 10, 2020

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    by Ali Wenzke April 8, 2020

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    by Ali Wenzke April 2, 2020
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I love comedian autobiographies. "Laugh Lines" did I love comedian autobiographies. "Laugh Lines" did not disappoint. I laughed. I cried. If you are a writer, you'll love Alan Zweibel's @alanzweibelofficial book as he describes the roller coaster that is being a writer. From an SNL high to a movie review low, Zweibel gives us a front row seat to the comedic greats. A fun read. Now I need to check out his book, "Bunny Bunny" about Gilda Radner. #laughlines #alanzweibel #comedy #snl #comedywriter #bunnybunny #bookrecommendations #bookstagram
It's been raining for days here in Chicago. I hope It's been raining for days here in Chicago. I hope the sun peeks out soon, so I can visit the Chicago Botanic Garden again. This is one of my (many) favorite spots. Any weekend plans? I'm thinking of a staycation. Maybe some yoga, a good book, and take-out? Happy Friday! #tgif #happyfriday #chicagobotanicgarden #rainyday #happyplace #flowers #garden #gardengate #englishgarden #happiness #gratitude
Throwback to May 2019. I went to the Lake Forest B Throwback to May 2019. I went to the Lake Forest Bookstore to sign copies of THE ART OF HAPPY MOVING a week after my book came out. Then, I saw A BEND IN THE STARS. I gasped and shouted, "That's my friend!!!" Luckily, booksellers don't blink twice at a women yelling that a book is her friend. It was the first time I met Maxwell @maxwell.gregory2018 at the Lake Forest Bookstore, and I felt the need to explain. "Rachel Barenbaum, the author of A BEND IN THE STARS, is my friend and today is her pub day!!!" Then, Maxwell held up the book, showed it to another bookseller, pointed at me, and said, "This is her friend." The other bookseller said, "She's gorgeous. What a beautiful cover." I ❀️ booksellers. πŸ˜„ My enthusiasm hasn't dwindled, and you'll see how excited I am to chat with Rachel on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 AM CT on my Instagram Live. Rachel and I were supposed to see each other in Boston in May, but you know how that story ends. Chatting over IG will be equally fun, and I hope you'll join us. Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk books. #abendinthestars #rachelbarenbaum #writerscommunity #letstalkbooks #authorcommunity #authorinterviews #happymoments #instagramlive #historicalfiction #bookrecommendations #lakeforestbookstore
This Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 AM CT, I'm thrille This Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 AM CT, I'm thrilled to speak with my friend and author of A BEND IN THE STARS, Rachel Barenbaum. Set in 1914 Russia, Rachel's book is a story of a scientist racing Einstein to prove relativity. It is also a love story. Named a New York Times Reading Selection and a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection, fans of ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE and THE NIGHTINGALE will love A BEND IN THE STARS. Join us on Thursday as Rachel and I talk about her book, the GrubStreet Novel Incubator Program, and Debut Spotlight. I can't wait! 😁 * * * * #rachelbarenbaum #abendinthestars #barnesandnoble #newyorktimes #authorinterview #thenightingale #allthelightwecannotsee #bookrecommendations #happymoments #igtvseries #igtv #friendship #lovestories #authorcommunity #grubstreet #debutspotlight
I miss the days when I could get coffee with frien I miss the days when I could get coffee with friends. That's why I started my IG TV series, Happy Moments. It's an excuse to get together with people who inspire me and make me smile - like Mike Byster. 😊 Mike Byster will be joining me tomorrow at 9:30 AM CT to talk about memory training and mental math. Mike left his job as a trader to teach kids throughout Chicagoland that everyone can be good at math. Anyone who has seen Mike perform can attest that kids leave his show with greater confidence in math. Thanks to Mike and a math video my kids did with him, NBC asked the kids to audition for Genius Junior. It was an incredible experience. Victoria's hug from Neil Patrick Harris @nph would never have happened were it not for Mike Byster. We're so thankful and lucky to call Mike our friend. Join me tomorrow and ask Mike Byster your questions on IG Live. #happymoments #mikebyster #coffeewithfriends #iglive #igtvseries #genius #geniusjunior #nph #neilpatrickharris #mathtricks #mathtips #memorytips #mentalmath #learning #education #happiness #gratitude #friendship
Lake Michigan in the fall πŸπŸ‚ #fall #falllea Lake Michigan in the fall πŸπŸ‚ #fall #fallleaves #lakemichigan #beach #happiness
I am thrilled to talk with my brilliant friend, Mi I am thrilled to talk with my brilliant friend, Mike Byster, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9:30 AM CT on my Instagram Live. Mike is known to have one of the fastest mathematical minds in the world. He will blow you away. Mike also has tips on how to make our brains stronger and how to help our kids with math. You don't want to miss this episode of Happy Moments! Bring the whole family. If you want a sneak peek of Mike's mind at work, check out his appearance on FOX'S Superhuman TV show (link in bio). #mikebyster #superhuman #mathwhiz #brainetics #genius #mathtips #memorytraining #brainexercise #smart #brilliant #interviews #iglive #authorinterviews #happymoments
Thank you for this gorgeous post with THE ART OF H Thank you for this gorgeous post with THE ART OF HAPPY MOVING at the top of your library haul @a.sense.of.place! The library is my favorite place. #Repost @a.sense.of.place β€’ β€’ β€’ β€’ β€’ β€’ Loveland, Colorado Utilizing the Public Library πŸ“š is one of my favorite ways to go idea shopping & continue my lifelong design education. By borrowing books, I am also able to keep a uncluttered library! Win/Win!! So much eye candy! 🍭 * * * * * #artofhappymoving #theartofhappymoving #librarybooks #libraryhaul #designbooks #minimalism #declutteringbooks #declutter #simplify #librariesarethebest #library #happiness #gratitude #eyecandy #bookstagram #bookstagrammers
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