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October 22, 2025• bySamantha

Thank You Stephen King!

I have been struggling to make sure that I am writing on a regular basis for myself. Trust me when I tell you that I am writing every day for my work as a...

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October 3, 2025• bySamantha

UN-aversary or Solo-versary….Sad-aversary??????

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What are you supposed to call it when an anniversary is no longer a fun day? Today is that day. It is my wedding anniversary, but my spouse is no longer with...

Writer with head down and crumpled drafts.

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September 25, 2025• bySamantha

Confessions of a Grant Writer: Part One

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Grant writing looks simple from the outside: answer the questions, tell your story, and submit. But those of us who live in this world know it’s rarely that...

Collection of vintage high school jewelry spread across a wooden nightstand

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September 23, 2025• bySamantha

Kept Things, Hidden Stories

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How does anyone keep going when there is a loss in their life? To be honest, sometimes I really don’t know. When I first lost my spouse, I felt like I did...

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September 15, 2025• bySamantha

What Does “Back to School” Really Mean?

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Now that school is back in session, life shifts gears for just about everyone. Kids need to get back on a schedule. Parents have to adjust expectations and...

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June 28, 2025• bySamantha

Substitute Teachers…

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We can’t do it without you! Right behind the importance of having professional teachers in the classroom is the need for confident, capable substitutes....

End of the school year for teachers. Closed doors.

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June 6, 2025• bySamantha

“I’m Not Sure I Can Do This Again Next Year… But I’m Not Quitting”

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The halls are quiet, your room is empty, and you just don’t know if you have the energy to keep doing this job. You’re Not Alone This time of year is...

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May 2, 2025• bySamantha

I’m Doing Well

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Why do I feel guilty when people ask me how I’m doing and I say that I am doing well and that life is good? It feels like such a betrayal somehow to simply...

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April 30, 2025• bySamantha

The Trade That’s Always in Demand: Why Plumbing Could Be Your Best Career Move

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Plumbing isn’t just a trade — it’s a valuable skill, a stable profession, and a smart way to build a strong future. With high demand across the country...