My favorite daily email is The Skimm. It gives me a quick overview on global headlines, links for more in-depth explanation and then a few pop culture happenings. I was sorting through a slew of emails today when I opened The Skimm email. I scrolled through to the bottom when I read about GMO’s. What was stated about GMO’s was false. Usually The…
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Half my life ago, my 18th birthday, I remember with great detail. I told my parents I was pregnant at the end of the day. I thought my good life was over, my dreams devastated. The coming weeks were to bring Division I university visits for me who were recruiting me to join their track and field team but I…
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In 1999, I needed some upper division liberal arts credits for my Communications major. I took a semester of photography and bought a Canon Rebel camera with film. It was hundreds of dollars which was paid for with weekends of waitressing tips, the second most expensive single item I had bought “by myself” at that point in my life. Second…
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You aren’t busy at all this month are you? I know for many the schedule is full. For others this time of year brings loneliness and missing loved ones. No matter where you are at, I hope you find time to celebrate Advent and Christmas in your local community, with family, friends, neighbors, at a local church, at home or…
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Need a last-minute gift idea that doesn’t require heading out to a crowded mall? It won’t result in any returns or exchanges. Instead of gifts, give cows. Through a group of friends, Rockin’ Rural Women on Facebook, we are raising funds to help Heifer International. Donate here. Cows have nine times the impact on poverty-stricken communities as their offspring keep…
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