July 1, 2025Shake it UpBreak from your routines this summerBy Michele Francisco, OWP EditorVariety is the spice of life. Yet breaking out of one’s comfort zone stimulates the mind, boosts creativity and can prove to be surprisingly exhilarating. Try taking a different route to work, listening to a new podcast or cooking a fresh recipe. Break free from your well-worn routines and try something new, even if it’s small. After moving to Oregon in 2010, Michele studied wine at Chemeketa Community College and began Winerabble, a Northwest-focused wine blog.