One of the things I love about guest hosting The Morning Blend talk show is the chance to discuss with people from all walks of life how they handle their personal trials and make things better for others. Below are a couple of recent segments that do just that.
The first features Speedskating Olympian Brian Hansen just before the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. He talks about training, nutrition, and his other contribution to sport, the muscle-rolling, athlete-hydrating invention, Bottle Bark.
The second segment features Milwaukee-area moms who discuss the importance of finding time for themselves — and the wonderful people who help them do it. It’s a tribute to the parenting support system.
I’m so happy to be able to guest host The Morning Blend again tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27! The show is so much fun, and I love catching up with all the great people behind the show. I hope you’ll get a chance to tune in: 9 a.m. Central on TODAY’S TMJ4.
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Comedian Will Durst, Host Molly Fay, and Silvia Acevedo
Guest hosting The Morning Blend is always a good time, and today’s superb lineup really showed how much work, collaboration, thought, preparation, and juggling that’s done behind the scenes to bring viewers the most interesting guests with the best stories and incredible skills. It can’t be easy to have live reports from across the country and bring in folks from every corner of it, but my friends behind The Blend do it. I was happy once again to flitter in and act like I had a part in it.
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Bubbling Beebles by Jeff Miracola for Magic: The Gathering
I have never posted about movies on my website, but this one’s special. This one’s EPIC. This one is based on a world that my husband helped bring to life through his artwork — a world that continues to influence our lives nearly every day.
Magic: The Gathering is a hugely (and by that, I mean ENORMOUSLY) popular role-playing game. If you haven’t heard of it, trust me, plenty of people in your circle have — and lots have played it. The card-based game pits characters and powers, beasts and spells, against each other to determine an ultimate mega champion. Yes, there are world-wide championships. Yes, some players dress in costume. It’s cool. It’s fun. And now it’ll be a FEATURE FILM!
I’m so immensely proud to say that my husband, Jeff Miracola, helped visualize that world. His art has graced 110 cards; he started painting for them in 1995. Fans of the game love his work, and the whole M:TG world has been a fun ride for us.
We’re hoping Beebles will be included, as they sprung entirely out of his imagination, all cute and naked as they are. Proud of my hubby! CAN’T WAIT to see the flick!
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I started my season later than normal, but I’m really happy to say that it really doesn’t show too much. I skated five races in this weekend’s “Masters International Single Distance Championships” at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee. It was my first competition this season and my first Masters meet ever.
This meet crowns champs in the 500, 1000, 1500, 3000, and 5000 meter distances. I was nervous about a few distances that I hadn’t skated yet this year, but, with my training and great help from my cheering family, I skated times that were right in line with my personal bests. I got the titles in my age division and left feeling great for the rest of the year.
My student skater did really well, too! Here’s a picture of Huy with me. He’s new at this but will soon be one of the fastest out there, I’m absolutely sure. I’m proud of him. It’s great coaching Masters — and skating with them, too!
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One of the things that people find interesting about my background is that I homeschooled my three children. I did it for about a decade while working part time as a TV reporter. Because I was the only one in my newsroom who’d chosen that path, I sometimes had to field questions when the topic of homeschooling came up. I was happy to do so because those asking showed genuine interest in learning about the lifestyle.
Today I was asked to talk rather in depth about my homeschooling experience on WTMJ-TV’s The Morning Blend. You can see the video below. I hope I answered a few questions that viewers may have about homeschooling. Whatever your educational choices may be, if you’re involved in the academic lives of your children, they’re sure to benefit.
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Making Everything Better
/0 Comments/in Media / TV / Radio, Speedskating /by SilviaOne of the things I love about guest hosting The Morning Blend talk show is the chance to discuss with people from all walks of life how they handle their personal trials and make things better for others. Below are a couple of recent segments that do just that.
The first features Speedskating Olympian Brian Hansen just before the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. He talks about training, nutrition, and his other contribution to sport, the muscle-rolling, athlete-hydrating invention, Bottle Bark.
The second segment features Milwaukee-area moms who discuss the importance of finding time for themselves — and the wonderful people who help them do it. It’s a tribute to the parenting support system.
Enjoy!
Guest Hosting The Morning Blend
/0 Comments/in In The News, Media / TV / Radio, Uncategorized /by SilviaI’m so happy to be able to guest host The Morning Blend again tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27! The show is so much fun, and I love catching up with all the great people behind the show. I hope you’ll get a chance to tune in: 9 a.m. Central on TODAY’S TMJ4.
A Packed Show
/0 Comments/in In The News /by SilviaComedian Will Durst, Host Molly Fay, and Silvia Acevedo
Our “Magic: The Gathering” on the Big Screen
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by SilviaBubbling Beebles by Jeff Miracola for Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a hugely (and by that, I mean ENORMOUSLY) popular role-playing game. If you haven’t heard of it, trust me, plenty of people in your circle have — and lots have played it. The card-based game pits characters and powers, beasts and spells, against each other to determine an ultimate mega champion. Yes, there are world-wide championships. Yes, some players dress in costume. It’s cool. It’s fun. And now it’ll be a FEATURE FILM!
I’m so immensely proud to say that my husband, Jeff Miracola, helped visualize that world. His art has graced 110 cards; he started painting for them in 1995. Fans of the game love his work, and the whole M:TG world has been a fun ride for us.
We’re hoping Beebles will be included, as they sprung entirely out of his imagination, all cute and naked as they are. Proud of my hubby! CAN’T WAIT to see the flick!
A Successful Weekend on the Ice
/0 Comments/in Speedskating /by SilviaThis meet crowns champs in the 500, 1000, 1500, 3000, and 5000 meter distances. I was nervous about a few distances that I hadn’t skated yet this year, but, with my training and great help from my cheering family, I skated times that were right in line with my personal bests. I got the titles in my age division and left feeling great for the rest of the year.
My student skater did really well, too! Here’s a picture of Huy with me. He’s new at this but will soon be one of the fastest out there, I’m absolutely sure. I’m proud of him. It’s great coaching Masters — and skating with them, too!
Talking about Homeschooling
/0 Comments/in In The News /by SilviaOne of the things that people find interesting about my background is that I homeschooled my three children. I did it for about a decade while working part time as a TV reporter. Because I was the only one in my newsroom who’d chosen that path, I sometimes had to field questions when the topic of homeschooling came up. I was happy to do so because those asking showed genuine interest in learning about the lifestyle.
Today I was asked to talk rather in depth about my homeschooling experience on WTMJ-TV’s The Morning Blend. You can see the video below. I hope I answered a few questions that viewers may have about homeschooling. Whatever your educational choices may be, if you’re involved in the academic lives of your children, they’re sure to benefit.