first and ten works for here. Doug Rosenbaum owns his Conquest Financial office downtown Bloomington and provides investment services to his clients. While most of us enjoyed a much needed three day weekend Doug spent time traveling to Philadelphia. Once in Philadelphia he was the referee in a professional NFL game, something he does on a regular basis. Most weekends Doug’s free time is MIA. Doug is a Bloomington Normal native. He can be reached via e-mail at: doug.rosenbaum@conquestfinancial.com .
Tony: Doug, you were off refereeing a game this weekend weren’t you?
Doug: Yes, I was in Philadelphia.
Tony: Who won?
Doug: The Jets won.
Tony: What was interesting on the trip?
Doug: The Philadelphia steak sandwich was amazing. We had it catered in the locker
rooms.
Tony: So back to your office downtown Bloomington, what are working on today?
Doug: Well, first I will be studying the markets.
isu girls take a break today .. in style !
It’s Tuesday afternoon on the Reality Bites patio just around lunch time. Michelle Blaskovich and Amanda Bus sit and soak up the beautiful mid-day breeze. Both students at ISU, the girls have been enjoying their afternoon away from classes and a busy campus. They’ve ordered a Margarita, a Fuzzy Leprechaun, and lunch. Today’s heat will swiftly be followed by crisp autumn air and floating leaves. There is nothing like enjoying the last days of summer with good friends, fun drinks, and fabulous food.
They’ve been out enjoying the artistic side to our downtown landscape. Michelle raves about The MusiCenter. “We just bought an electric guitar with a hard case for $200!” she beams, “It was such a fantastic deal.” She goes onto say that the staff was extremely knowledgeable. “Plus”, she adds, “We got to check out the grand pianos.”
The girls are also really excited about the pottery store with plans to decorate their own Margarita glasses. If the day could last forever they might check out a gallery or two, visit the McLean County Arts Center, or tour the architectural genius that is the old court house. Just further proof that downtown has something for the artist and something for everyone.
michelle, left and amanda, right, toast the day
back to work n shops
Nancy McClarty has been strolling this particular hill for the last twenty-eight years. Working for our local McLean County Court System, she has enjoyed countless mornings stepping out into the glimmering downtown sun. If you’ve lived here for any time at all I’m sure you’re plenty familiar with the unusually rare warmth that comes through the trees and over the buildings most mornings in our friendly little city.
Nancy too will be a first to tell you about the beauty in this place. When asked what she thinks about Downtown Bloomington, her warm response came with a subtle smile. “Oh, I love it.”, she exclaimed, “I shop around here all the time. I love A. Renee’s shop and I’ve been using the tailor around the corner for years.” It certainly is a wonderful place to stroll the hill.
photography & interviews, anthony saluto ... image usage and or prints, gosaluto@bellsouth.net
writing, maggie saluto borkholder
