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Saturdays are for the market
Posted Monday, July 31, 2023, at 7:02 PMEvery Friday, I find myself doing a quick inventory of our fresh fruits and veggies to prepare for our Saturday morning outings to the Linton Farmers Market. Cici and I had made it our weekly outing together during the summer and this year we’ve added her sisters to our little weekly tradition. Checking out all the fresh produce has been a great learning experience for both of us... -
You might have missed a thing… or two
Posted Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 7:05 PMIf you’ve seen me out and about in the last few months, I promise you’re not seeing double … just twins. In February, our family of three quickly grew to a family of five when we welcomed our twin daughters Cora and Rowan to the world... -
It’s not goodbye, it’s see ya later
Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 10:37 AM2Nine years ago this month, I started on the journey of a lifetime. But, like some journeys, occasionally you find a fork in the road that you have to take in order to satisfy that calling you hear coming from your heart. Friday, March 27 will be my last day at the Greene County Daily World... -
Help us recognize local youth
Posted Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 8:19 AMIn the last three years, the Greene County Daily World staff has had the opportunity to tell the stories of incredible young men and women who are wise beyond their years. Through our Bright Future program, we continue to ask our readers to nominate students, ranging from elementary school to college-age from any Greene County school or Dugger Union School Corporation, who have demonstrated a willingness and drive to give back to their community... -
When you give a girl a papaw...
Posted Friday, January 3, 2020, at 12:05 PMWhen I found out I was pregnant with Ciera, one of the first feelings -- after the excitement and a tiny bit of fear -- was a tinge of sadness. Even before I met my husband, my dad would ask, “When are you going to give me a granddaughter?”... -
Laughter is the best medicine
Posted Friday, December 20, 2019, at 11:47 AM1In the last couple of months, my 2-year-old daughter, Cici, has started to find her own voice and her personality is really starting for flourish. In that same time frame, I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard or questioned my own intelligence... -
Happy second birthday, Ciera Dawn
Posted Friday, October 25, 2019, at 9:00 AMSaturday marks two years with the most precious girl in the world -- my sweet, sassy, sarcastic, smart and funny Ciera Dawn. I’m sure this sounds cliche, but I seriously didn’t know how much love my heart was able to hold until I became a mommy. Seeing my husband and daughter interact on a daily basis is the best thing that could have happened to me... -
‘I yuv you, mommy’
Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 3:45 PMThe last few weeks have been quite the trial for me, between balancing an almost 2-year-old, sickness and a full-time job, I have spent way too much time overwhelmed. My happy baby has been throwing epic tantrums, throwing herself on the ground, kicking and whining for hours on end. ... -
It’s called fashion ... look it up
Posted Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 10:10 AMIt has been so much fun watching my little girl growing up over the last 21 months. She is becoming her own little person with a unique personality. She’s a smiley, happy and loving child who also knows exactly what she wants -- and she isn’t afraid to tell you what that is... -
Help us find Greene County Difference Makers
Posted Monday, July 29, 2019, at 10:21 AMTo say that Greene County is filled with some of the kindest and most caring people we have ever met would be quite the understatement. In the last few years -- and especially in the last few weeks -- Greene County has seen some hard times. As a community, we have experienced loss and frustration, but even in the darkest of times, our residents have stepped up to show support on a grand scale... -
I’m thankful for my village
Posted Monday, June 3, 2019, at 8:40 AM1When we got married, and Logan and I started discussing adding to our newly-created family, the first thing that came to mind was, “How the heck am I going to fit having a child into an already-busy schedule?” When Logan and I met almost five years ago, I had spent my entire adult life up to that point buried in my work, then this gorgeous man showed up and shook things up when he made me realize there was more to life than working a couple of jobs to make ends meet. ... -
Remembering my love of reading
Posted Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 6:31 PMAt one and a half years old, my daughter, Cici, has found ways to reignite my passion for life. Whether it is sprinting through the house to give me the best hug ever after work or poking me in the face while I’m asleep and telling me to “dit up,” she is almost constantly making me smile and laugh. On the roughest days, I know it’s all worth it because I get to go home to my daughter and husband... -
This disorganized chaos makes me smile
Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 3:33 PMI’m the type of person who is constantly on the go, whether it be work or taking care of my family. I’ve always been bad at staying on track when I start a project, especially cleaning, and often find myself working on three different things at once... -
Help us find a Shining Star
Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 8:45 AMGreene County has a bright future ahead with the incredible minds and drive of our local youth regularly showcasing what they are able to accomplish, and we need your help to track down those students and remind them all of their hard work is worth it... -
Weekend coverage means family outing
Posted Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 3:20 PMAs we head into the spring months, more events will be drawing people out of their houses and into social gatherings. Those gatherings tend to mean weekend coverage for me, and the first time I’ll feel comfortable enough to bring my little girl out to those social gatherings as well... -
Focus on the positive
Posted Sunday, February 3, 2019, at 11:39 AMIf three people say nice things to you in one week, but one person says something incredibly mean, which of those are you going to let rule your life? This week, I found myself re-evaluating how I allow other people’s comments to rule my life... -
Bill aims to eliminate publication requirement
Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 8:43 AMWhen was the last time you looked at a government website? If you’re anything like me, you were probably looking for something specific and not perusing what a county or state website has behind its many links. A new bill, which will soon be reviewed by the House of Representatives, aims to eliminate the newspaper publication of sheriff’s sales, which consists of mortgage foreclosures, and instead place that list on government websites... -
Appreciate progress
Posted Monday, January 21, 2019, at 9:59 AMI enjoy and appreciate progress -- and sometimes I have to remind myself that minor inconveniences mean better infrastructure for the future. I found myself repeating this in my head over and over as I headed home from work last week. I live just a few blocks from our office, and I usually take one of two side roads home... -
‘I am who I’m meant to be, this is me’
Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at 3:45 PMMy husband thinks it is funny that my sister and I have a tendency to find a movie we love and watch it over and over until everyone else hates it... -
Unexpected difficulties of motherhood
Posted Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 5:05 PM1From the day Logan and I decided we were ready to have a child, we knew it would be a difficult journey. But, as Cici’s first birthday approaches, I have found myself pondering some oddities I didn’t expect to spend so much time worrying about...
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