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iván ugarte's avatar

An accomplishment of yours I do remember is when you performed Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (at the Chimera Theatre in the Twin Cities): you auditioned, were selected, and played the main role —that made everyone in your family very proud. So was I.

To achieve something also makes us grateful for the chance given to do, the help from others and to others, the joy of loved ones…

Congratulations once again, Lisa!

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Lisa Hirst Carnes's avatar

You're are so sweet. I wouldn't have ever put myself out there if it wasn't for your encouragement. I still remember us walking around the block in St. Paul, and you giving me a pep talk.

I hope you're well!

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Apryl's avatar

Well done. This is important work. 💜

I enjoy this question. I used to see the word achievement differently. Now I look for it in seemingly normal events where I know I’ve made a choice that could alter events no matter how seemingly small. So, my last achievement I’m proud of was observing and then advocating, for letting an over grown half dead flower bush be instead of cutting it down for winter. Why? Bees are still coming to the full flowers for nourishment and monarchs stop by on their way south. I check on my bees daily, and when they are finished using this plant, then I will ready it for winter.

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Lisa Hirst Carnes's avatar

I love this! Here's to nourishing the bees! We have a U of MN Bee lawn and between that and our Russian Sage, the bees are going wild!

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Nina Kilgriff's avatar

That is so amazing, congrats!

I am really proud of the work I'm doing at my job. It feels truly fulfilling to work so hard to help create a better and brighter future for me and the people I love. I feel like my work is really making a difference, and because of that, I'm truly happy to wake up and do it every morning.

I'm also proud of myself for continuing my baking and cooking journey. This is an untapped passion of mine that I've been exploring a lot recently, and I'm having so much fun with it! Recently, I made sourdough bagels and they are my new favorite breakfast!

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Lisa Hirst Carnes's avatar

So glad your job is fulfilling!! You ARE making a difference!

Sourdough bagels! Yum! That's awesome! Where did you get the starter?

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Nina Kilgriff's avatar

I’m in a buy nothing group for my neighborhood on Facebook! A kind neighbor gave me a little :)

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