Text by Cathy Whitlock, Architectural Digest

Production designer Richard Berg gives a tour of the sets for the Emmy-winning comedy about an extended Los Angeles family.

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Riding a motorcycle is not the safest thing in the world. This is exactly why there is a big need for riders to make use of motorcycle equipment; their importance does not have to be rocket science. It is common knowledge that two-wheeled vehicles are more likely to get into accidents than four-wheeled ones. Further, these accidents are more likely to cause damaging injuries and, worst, death. The advent of online stores selling motorcycle equipment gives consumers the convenience of shopping right in the comfort of their homes.

So why should you buy your motorcycle equipment online? First of all, you will be treated to a a wider array of selections. Most of the time, you will find all that you will need in a single online store and save you both time and effort. You will also be able to read reviews and customer recommendations to aid you in your selections. You will also be treated to great bargains with online shopping. Popular online markets like eBay and Amazon are

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About Rachel Greer

Rachel Greer was born in Milwaukeee, Wisconsin on October 25th, 1992. In her teen years, she loved to recite Maya Angelou poems in the after school activity of Forensics. Her favorite poem to recite was, Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou. She loved the confidence Ms. Angelou had. Rachel strives everyday to be the phenomenal young woman that she is.

Rachel attended a suburban school in the state of Wisconsin. She managed to graduate 1 year early from high school and pushed on to college. She currently attends a technical school in her area with desires to earn a Associate's Degree is Business Management. While being an freshman in college, she has the title of an Wisconsin Scholar.

Rachel is naturally ambitious, she looks for more ways to back up her mission and that's building an empire before she dies. Rachel feels she has a purpose for being put on Earth and everyone she will touch in some way or form. Rachel enjoys working, shopping, school, and real

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"...too lazy to plow..."


"A farmer too lazy to plow his fields at the right time will have nothing to harvest." (Proverbs 20:4)

This New Year's Day was a tough time to be a tugboat captain on the river. As I took this photo I only could imagine the frustration of the captain and pilot. They were fighting to keep their coal-laden barges on course in the channel as they plowed through the fierce winds and waves. I guess they knew their coal had to get to market so they struggled on instead of waiting out the storm. Sometimes life does present us with situations where our only recourse is to just plow right on through --- but do we?

When I hear about the "lazy farmer" in the Proverb at first I want to use that favorite teen phrase, "Well duh...." In other words, it seems like such a "no-brainer" to realize that if you don't plow your field and plant your crop there won't be any crops to harvest. Why would anyone need to say such a thing? Why would anyone have to be reminded of

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It's that time of the year again, when we make promises to ourselves we (try to) keep all year round. That's right, I'm talking about resolutions. If you're like me, you might need a few reminders through out the year - or just the day - to keep you on track.

That's why I'm trying out these 7 inspiring ways to display resolutions in my home! I've already made a resolution art piece resembling subway art, and everyone loves it. Resolutions, after all, should make your life feel better, not worse...


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1. Subway Art
Make your resolutions a permanent display in your house for a year-round reminder!
Make subway art


2. New Year's Resolution Pencils
An inexpensive way to always have a reminder at your fingertips....add your resolutions to personalized pencils!
Make New Year's resolution pencils


3. Embroidered Resolutions
Imagine your goal for the year. Now imagine sewing it onto cloth AND hanging it up someplace where you'll see

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