Bloom Magazine
Category: Columns
Regular columns from Bloom Magazine’s roster of writers — opinion, commentary, and recurring perspectives on life in Bloomington.
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Money Matters: Take Sensible Steps to Start a Small Business
This is Part 1 of a series about starting a business.
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Bloomington & Vine: Visit Wineries Far & Near
Old friends in San Luis Obispo, California, are avid fans of the wines made in their county, so when we…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Explore Beers that Are Bourbon Barrel-Aged
One of the trends taking a firm foothold in craft brewing is aging beer in bourbon barrels, which add richness…
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Globe-Trotting with Brooke Bierhaus: Exotic Food, Teas & Clothes That Can Keep You Warm
Though temperatures may drop, that doesn’t mean outdoor adventures need to stop.
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InBloom: Be Sure to Choose A Fragrant Rose
Old rose varieties, such as alba, gallica, and damask, had wonderfully fragrant blooms but, sadly, bloomed only once. Thanks to…
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Money Matters: Don’t Fear Good Debt
Due to massive asset loss, many Americans purchased debt at an alarming rate over the past decade. MarketWatch reports that…
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Bloomington & Vine: Find Comfort & Joy With Holiday Wines
The Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes—reportedly the happiest people on earth—have a word for coziness and contentment. They call it hygge.…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Choose White Ales for Winter
With the arrival of winter, many people turn to dark, heavy beers—almost chewy in their rich, caramelly sweetness. I prefer…
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Holly, Ivy & Mistletoe: Natural Holiday Décor
Although you could splurge on red roses when decorating for the holidays, there are other, less expensive, natural alternatives. The…
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Bloomington & Vine: Apple Wines & Rieslings to Celebrate Autumn Holidays
Summer is over, fall is here, and two major holidays celebrating the harvest season—Halloween and Thanksgiving— are on the way.
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