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09 Apr

Meaningful Growth: My Year of Me Journey of Self-Care (Yes, Again!)

Glenda C

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I can’t believe that 2025 is one-fourth over, which means my Year of Me Journey is also one-fourth complete. My mom always says that the older you get, the faster time passes by, and she is correct. I believe this means that we must take advantage of each day and...

08 Mar

Turning Setbacks Into Opportunities: What to Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Glenda C

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The Year of Me

February in my Year of Me Journey did not go as planned; in fact, I would go so far as to say the train took a wrong turn on this leg of my journey. When planning for February, I did not fully understand the impact an eight-day trip would have...

06 Feb

Lessons Learned in January and Setting New Goals for February in My Year of Me Journey

Glenda C

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The Year of Me

The first month of My Year of Me Journey has flown by, and we have turned the page to February. The first month was successful and taught me several things about myself. In this blog post, I will share with you an update on January and my goals and self-care...

28 Jan

Embrace the Best of Both Worlds: The Perks of Semi-Retirement

Glenda C

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Blog, Retirement

I was almost 58 when I decided it was time to retire from a career in education spanning 37 years in urban education. During that time, I was blessed to hold many different positions and learn so much about all levels of Pk-12 school systems. In 2023, I found myself...

01 Jan

The Year of Me: Come Along with Me on My Year Long Journey of Self-Development and Exploration

Glenda C

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The Year of Me

I am one of the people who has a birthday that falls between Christmas and New Year’s Day. I am also headed towards a milestone birthday in 2025. So, I decided that 2025 will be the year of me. A year I focus on each of the 8 components of...

25 Oct

Quick and Easy Candy Bark for Any Occasion

Glenda C

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Blog, Recipes

This is my second blog post in a series of quick and easy recipes to make your life a little easier during this long holiday season. I am sharing a chocolate or vanilla Candy Bark recipe with you, and you will not believe how easy it is to make. This...

18 Oct

A Quick and Easy Baked Penne and Italian Sausage Recipe

Glenda C

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I know that many of us are gearing up for the very busy holiday season that lasts from mid-October through the first of the year. This time of year, it can be harder to find time to prepare homemade meals, yet they almost always taste better and are healthier than...

01 Apr

Fast and Simple Frittata Recipe For Breakfast, Brunch, or Weeknights

Glenda C

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Some mornings or evenings you just need a quick and delicious meal, and this frittata recipe hits the mark for a quick and easy meal that you can serve anytime of the day. This dish is all cooked in one pan which means cleanup is fast, and if you are...

09 Oct

Headlong into My New Life of Retirement

Glenda C

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Blog, Retirement

I have spent 36 years working towards retirement and the last two years dreaming of it. Still, as I sit here this Monday morning, after my first week of retirement, I am reminded of all the wonderful people I met as a teacher, school administrator, and district administrator. I know...

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