Next month I turn 38. Which gives me two more years in my 30s. In a little over a year I will be 39.Enter #The39List.While enjoying my high school reunion Friday evening, I came up with an idea — to go out of my 30s with somewhat of a bang. I decided to come up... Continue Reading →
Signs your getting old(er) and the need to live each moment
As I was staring in the mirror the other day at work — those lights are so unkind in the bathroom — I saw I'm getting more and more grey hairs. I plucked one out of spite and then kept seeing more. I can't pluck my entire collection of grey hairs out so I just... Continue Reading →
Fish, floods and trees
Recent rains have filled the lake behind the house again!So, after a busy day at work, I had a great idea (while the lake was still in flood stage) — I was going to go fishing!The frogs were singing, the ducks were swimming around the lake — perfection right?So, excited I was. I grabbed my... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness
I've been doing a lot of reading on mindfulness lately and what it means in my life. And it really hit home today when I was out on a walk.I usually take a walk after print deadline at the paper I work for. This is for me to clear my head, rest my eyes, ect.... Continue Reading →
Health food store disaster
So it's like a bad joke — a woman walks into a health food store — you finish the sentence.And I came out with cheese puffs.Who goes into a health food store and comes out with cheese puffs? Apparently, yours truly. LOLSo how did this happen?I'm on this quest — an unusual quest for me.... Continue Reading →
Editorial on traffic laws
I wrote the following editorial on traffic laws: post can be found here: Traffic lawsIt became apparent today as I crossed the street (and almost got hit because the person turned left when I had the walking light without looking)...that now we all have to WALK defensively.My words below:It’s not unusual in Emporia and other areas... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we all need a break
Just like the title of this post states: sometimes we all need a break.In my case, it's from social media, certain people and aspects of my life. For the purpose of this post, however, I will only focus on social media.I was reading a post on Facebook that a couple of friends of mine shared.... Continue Reading →
The poignancy of auctions
I've been to many auctions in my lifetime — is is the best place to score a bargain right? And you never know what you're going to find.Yesterday's auction, however, was different. Because I knew the people who's estate was being auctioned off. In that moment, as I saw their stuff being held in the... Continue Reading →
Six months ago tomorrow
Six months ago, Charlie Adams, my dad, was killed in a house fire. Six months ago, my family's hearts were broken in ways I could never imagine possible.Myself, along with my brother, Dalton, gave the eulogy at my dad's funeral. In honor of him — I'd like to share it.*****************I had the privilege of calling this... Continue Reading →
On being grateful
Tomorrow I will hit 150 days of posting what I'm grateful for on Facebook. 150 days.Fifteen days into my grateful postings, which I started in honor of November (Thanksgiving), my dad was killed in a fire in Wichita. I won't ever forget my brother's words: "There was a fire at mom's house and dad's gone."... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 