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Summer School-Maxine’s Picks

My summer favorites are volunteering at 5 Loaves @ Fish where we make fresh and almost gourmet homecooked meals for people in need. This summer I am working three days per week at a local winery Dune Bird.  It’s a boutique winery with a focus on the customer and the experience which is everything Sphere does every day.  My favorite current routine is sitting every evening in our Adirondacks to watch the sunset over the Manitou Islands in Lake Michigan. It’s my favorite part of my day. “

-Maxine Lauer, Sphere Trending CEO (Chief Explorer of Opportunities)

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Summer School-Mandi’s Picks

In the longer days of summer, my dog Beans and I enjoy early morning walks before the sun gets to hot for her (and me!).  I am usually listening to a podcast and often start my morning with “What a Day”, but lately I’ve been listening to “Field Trip” in which I’ve appreciated the “journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks.”

This summer I challenged myself to a “less screen time summer” and have been learning embroidery thanks to workshops from Clever Poppy, a New Zealand based maker and a local Michigander I found on TikTok, Sherwood Forest Creations.  I’ve completed a few beginner projects already and have more in the works!  I actually love buying all the cute supplies too….

I’m a sunset, firepit and sweatshirt-after-dark kind of summer girl, and in the evenings, you will find us sitting by the flames, with something fun in our glass and a cozy throw on our laps.  These glasses were a gift and I think they look like beach glass by the water in the evening sun.  Cheers!”

-Mandi Mankvitz, Sphere Trending President of Possibilities

We have lots of summer favorites still to come! Stay tuned to see where our team is finding inspiration. Click here to connect with us and follow our Instagram and LinkedIn.