The reality of being "almost 40"

So I've been thinking a lot about my birthday next week — I'll be 38.And while I've been moaning about the whole number 40 looming in a couple of years and pulling out grey hairs that keep popping up, I realized that time is still passing — each and every second worrying about a sheer... Continue Reading →

#The39List

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 →

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 →

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