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NYC is no dating desert. In a city of 8 million people, wouldn't you think one could find HUMAN companionship? If not, welcome to the dystopian dating venue, EVA AI. It's the world's first AI dating cafe. It opened in December in New York City. All you need is your phone and your AI Companion Bot. Talk about a cheap date! Moving on to mind control, tech scientists are busy as beavers working on a...

Ahhhhh, what a way to spend a day; flotation therapy to calm frazzled nerves, an infrared sauna to banish aches and pains and re-energize, followed by a therapeutic massage, and a cold plunge to get you going and rid your body of damaging inflammation. Matt Brueggeman, owner of #Flotstone in downtown Lake Bluff, Illinois, tells all about it to #ladieswhoquestion. This will definitely land atop YOU...

Festive fun is found everywhere you look in our charming little Hallmark village of Lake Bluff, IL. Lisë and Holli extol the variety of Christmas holiday activities going on in Lake Bluff and Lake Forest. Also up for discussion: "interesting" art at Art Basel in Miami; an AI app that needs to go bye-bye NOW; the veil gets pulled back even farther on P Diddy's misdeeds in 50 Cent's new documentary;...

Allegra Heinz, owner of Lake Bluff's most stylish boutique, Source & Style, is this week's guest on Let's Talk Local, from ⁨@ladieswhoquestion⁩ . Source & Style is part of Lake Bluff History Museum's Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, December 7th. Tour-goers can sip Prosecco as they shop at Source & Style before or after the tour of festive, designer-decorated Lake Bluff residences. Allegra...

Lake Bluff, Illinois, oozes with hometown charm, and it never shines brighter than over the holidays. This year, the Lake Bluff History Museum Holiday Home Tour showcases six spectacular houses decked to the hilt in an array of holiday finery. It's a benefit for the much-loved Lake Bluff History Museum. Lake Bluff’s own very successful Interior Designer, Katy Evans of Katy Evans Design, is a “Bluf...

The holidays are upon us, and so is what is sometimes referred to as "Divorce Season". This episode of #ladieswhoquestion is another Let's Talk Local, and this week's guest is certified divorce mediator, Michael Cohen. Michael, a most amiable and compassionate guy, has helped many couples navigate the painful waters of separation and divorce through the more civilized process of mediation. He expl...

Major fakery alert! What do Coke and Tom Brady have in common? Dig this: Coke's new Christmas ad features a whole bunch of wide-eyed, cute little critters bristling in anticipation of Santa's Christmas Coca-Cola delivery to the quaint hamlet they inhabit. It's all quite sweet, but feels...phony. And, it is. It's all AI-generated, and you can tell. And, Tom Brady's newest man's best friend is as ta...

Have you SEEN how tricked-out some college kids' dorm rooms are lately? It's absolutely over the top. Holli watched a cool PBS doc about Princess Kate, and she highly recommends it to royal watchers. Lise was slightly aghast but not surprised to learn that AI Bot gamblers are, Just. Like. Us., and can get addicted to gambling, too! The #ladieswhoquestion speculate and gossip about the upcoming fin...

Let's Talk Local again!~ This week, Michael Forman of Lake Forest Pack n' Ship in Lake Forest, IL is our guest. Do you need a mailbox? He's got 'em. How about shipping of any kind to anywhere? He can do that, too. Need a notary, or packing materials, or copies printed, or even faxed? Michael's your guy, and Lake Forest Pack n' Ship is the place. Michael's a friendly guy with a can-do attitude. Be...

Four, count ‘em, 4 in a row for the Chicago Bears, and Da' Bears fans can barely believe it! The #ladieswhoquestion are on the AI trail again, and how can they not be? It's like Savoir Faire, it's EVERYWHERE! (Caution: The aforementioned is a Boomer TV humor reference). Robot DJs on an AI radio station? Radio DJ'ing is only one of the most fun jobs around, or at least it was. Robot horses don't ma...

Diane Keaton-quirky, funny, lovely, and oh-so-talented. Another week, another notable gone. She leaves behind a compendium of major film star turns and two kids. We will miss her contribution to the world of entertainment. Speaking of movies, LIse talked up Spinal Tap II. It's on her list of must-see flicks this weekend. And because she simply can't help herself, Holli's keeping an eye on the acti...

Jane Goodall...even her name evokes her exquisite human spirit, and, yes, her goodness. The #ladieswhoquestion pay tribute to a woman we so admire. RIP, Ms. Jane Goodall. On the seamy side of pop news, Holli takes one for the team and watches The Golden Bachelor and gets us up to date on doings at the manse. It's predictably and simultaneously gross and fascinating. And, Taylor Swift...we love her...

On this episode of Let's Talk Local, the ⁨@ladieswhoquestion⁩ hit up Darek Rosinski, owner of Tykes 'n Hounds. This charming farm-to-table establishment in Lake Forest, IL offers fresh organic eggs, butter, yogurt, ginger/turmeric shots, and farm-fresh food for your dog. It's made right there on the premises. Nearly everything is locally sourced from nearby farms in the Midwest. Darek is a freshne...

You could hear the swooning in the theaters every time Robert Redford appeared on the silver screen...the ⁨@ladieswhoquestion⁩ detail his on-screen and directing history. They were blown away by his body of work, dedication to the environment, and support of up-and-coming filmmakers. On another note...tune into Dancing with the Stars if you like, but most of them are not the extra shiny types. It...

This week, it's a #LetsTalkLocal with Mary Greub, the lively and enthusiastic owner of Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts in Lake Forest, IL The #ladieswhoquestion are big fans of all her scrumptious goodies; wait, no, make that HUGE fans! Gerhard's is a longtime gathering place for #lakeforest and #lakebluff residents. Be sure to visit #gerhards if you ever find yourself in town. It's a "can't m...

Lisë has a MOST embarrassing moment after buying her Powerball ticket, and no, neither one of the #ladieswhoquestion hit the Lotto big time. However, they DO KNOW exactly what they'd do if they won. What would YOU do? AI may soon analyze both your dreams and your pet's thoughts. Weird. And about that AI stuff, how do you know what's real and what's not? Sooooo many questions. And, last but not lea...

Small businesses are the backbone of America, and they could all use a boost. With that in mind, the #ladieswhoquestion swoop into action with Let's Talk Local. Lise and Holli turn the spotlight on local small business owners and nonprofit leaders. This week, we learn about the joys and struggles of running Sage Explorers in Lake Forest, Illinois, a darling toy store with a decidedly fun and educa...

This week on Let's Talk Local, the #ladieswhoquestion talk real estate and get to know Daria Andrews, a very successful realtor from Lake Bluff, Illinois. Daria knows properties in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the entire North Shore of Chicago as well as any local realtor. Daria gives us the beat on what's up with the market, here, there, and almost everywhere, and why! Tune in to this one for sur...

This week on Let's Talk Local with #ladieswhoquestion: Mark Roberts of Mark David Designs of Lake Forest, IL. Mark's career journey can only be described as pure kismet. He has parlayed his incredible creative skills into a highly successful interior design business with a retail store in Lake Forest, Illinois, and a satellite office in Palm Beach, Florida. Please hit 'play' right now, and thanks...

Small businesses are the backbone of America, and they could all use a boost. With that in mind, the #ladieswhoquestion swoop into action with Let's Talk Local. Lise and Holli turn the spotlight on local small business owners and nonprofit leaders. This week, we learn about the joys and struggles of running Sage Explorers in Lake Forest, Illinois, a darling toy store with a decidedly fun and educa...

The Ladies take a quick vacay this week and leave you with another chance to find out how to rent Michael Jordan's former home in Highland Park, Illinois, what in the world is going on with flying cars, and the goofy ways that Boomers text. Enjoy our "Listen Again"! We miss you and will be back next week! Ta-ta!

Baseball fans are in mourning today. Famed multiple Golden Gloves winner and longtime Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg has passed away. Ryne lived right here in Lake Bluff, so it hits especially hard. Lisë and Holli both share memories of Ryne around town. Summertime and funny movies go hand-in-hand, and the #ladieswhoquestion are all for it; #nakedgun2 and #happygilmore2 look promising. Some inter...

Holli kicks butt at work and wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Vancouver, BC, and loves it! The #ladieswhoquestion simply had to chew on the Coldplay KissCam Calamity bone a little bit, so they do. And, a few sad goodbyes to three notable folks. Tune in, Turn On, Stay with us for fun!

Nicola MacDonald is not just a young professional cyclist and budding medical professional, she's also a friend of #ladieswhoquestion. It's time for the vaunted and upcoming Lake Bluff Criterium on July 26th, and Nicola is back in town and ready to ride! Lucky for us, she's also primed for some catch-up chit-chat with us. She took an hour out of her training schedule to update us on what she's bee...

Tongues are clucking and wagging, and the town of Lake Bluff, Illinois, was positively abuzz over the holiday weekend. What, you ask, could raise such a ruckus, create a furor, and generate such a tidal wave of oft-repeated gossip by every single townperson of this patriotic, tidy, and tiny 'burg 35 miles north of Chicago? Tune in right now to find out about our "Naked City"! Ladies have questions...