CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: MARCH 2023

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: MARCH 2023

Hello there, friends! As we gather for this Café Session, we find ourselves in the midst of March Madness. The official "Final Four" teams have been set, and while most of our brackets may be in shambles, the thrill of the tournament still lives on. Even if our favorite teams have been eliminated, there's still plenty to enjoy about the remaining games, and perhaps even a chance to win a little bit of cash on the side if you’re into any of the betting apps like Draft Kings or Fan Duel. In addition to the excitement of March Madness, it's also worth…

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: FEBRUARY 2023

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: FEBRUARY 2023

Well, that groundhog did it again, and we are looking at six more weeks of Winter. Kind of makes you think though; how come a groundhog seeing its shadow means we are in for more Winter? Wouldn't that mean the sun is shining and the seasons are shifting a little for the earlier warm weather? When the sun is out, I don't think, "ohhh it must be getting colder out there..." Ever since I was a kid, I have never understood it. Speaking of things, I’ve never understood, add the alarm clock to that list as well. Why do you say, "the alarm is going off," when it is really turning on?? I must have been a handful for my parents coming up with questions like these as a kid. Anyway…

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: JANUARY 2023

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: JANUARY 2023

January - the month of New Years resolutions, NFL playoffs, and bundling up like human burritos to brave the cold and make it into work - is almost at an end. Sure, as we enter February, we are still likely to have to deal with the  age-old debate of "polar vortex" vs "just a little chilly”, but we also have the super bowl to look forward to - and what a show that will be! I can’t speak for others, but I personally know I’m stoked to watch the Kelcee Brothers face-off (though I do feel for their Mom - how to choose a side!?). Other than that, as we bid farewell to the first month of 2023, (many of us struggling to make those New Years resolutions last past January), we invite you to perhaps forget about that kale smoothie for now, embrace that love for the bitter, dark elixir of life, aka coffee, and read on to discover what we’re talking about in this new Cafe Session!

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: DECEMBER 2022

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: DECEMBER 2022

Christmas has now officially come and gone, and we are in that odd week that occurs at the end of every year, where we wait for the new year to arrive, avoid work if we can, (can anything really be accomplished in the last week of the year anyway?), and spend time relaxing and recuperating from the festivities of the past few days. That said, even though Rise Café itself is temporarily closed through January 2nd (time off is important everyone!), I couldn’t leave you all hanging – I know you all wait with bated breath for these Café Sessions… So, I decided I’d go ahead and answer some questions, with the idea of getting back to basics, as we finish up this year and enter the new one, (still having a hard time believing we are heading into 2023). Without further ado, let's dive in!

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: NOVEMBER 2022

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CAFE SESSION WITH STEVE: NOVEMBER 2022

Thanksgiving is here (literally, it’s tomorrow)! And with the holiday comes lots of food, fun, and … delicious alcoholic beverages! It also means the official start of the “Holiday Shopping Season”, and people buckling down to get ready for the ultimate day of gift giving and merriment that will occur in a months’ time. So of course, I wasn’t surprised when your question this month revolved around both gift giving and food. Despite my lack of astonishment, I am, as always, more than happy to share my thoughts and expertise on anything you may wish to ask me. So, without further ado, let’s dive in!

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