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Coffee & Conversation: The Phoenix Project
A reflection on The Phoenix Project and how past relationships shape boundaries, trust, and distance. Not all healing happens in public or structured spaces—sometimes it’s built quietly, through awareness, experience, and the choice to protect your peace. Read More
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With Grace & Joy Ribbon-Cutting
A ribbon cutting led me into a world both familiar and unfamiliar—where memory, curiosity, and discomfort met. While I didn’t quite fit, I found value in a space clearly built with purpose, even if it wasn’t meant for me. Read More
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Where Lodge, Community, and Life Intersect
A week of courthouse paperwork, lodge leadership training, community service, civic conversations, and unexpected moments of fellowship reveals how Masonry often intersects with everyday life. Most meaningful lessons come not from ceremony, but from simple acts of service and brotherhood. Read More
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A Day In Civic Orbit
A connective day across Warren County: finance system discussions, FOIA timing adjustments, community visits, archival humor, fundraising updates, media corrections, and late-night video editing. Not a podium moment, but steady civic maintenance rooted in structure, relationships, and record-keeping. Read More
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Pick of the Litter Ribbon-Cutting
Attended a ribbon-cutting event at Pick of the Litter Thrift Store as the store moved from South Commerce Avenue to East Main Street. Proceeds from the store support the Humane Society. Read More
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Family Pharmacy Ribbon-Cutting
Attended a ribbon-cutting event at Family Pharmacy Services as new ownership took over the only independent pharmacy and honored well-respected staff to cut the ribbon and continue the service the community has come to know. Read More
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A Glimpse into My World: Volunteering, Learning, and More
There’s been a lot happening lately, from library projects to research and volunteer work. I’ve been helping out with community events, learning new things, and juggling various responsibilities. Despite feeling a bit overwhelmed, I’m managing to keep up and looking forward to sharing more of what’s been going on. Read More
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A Busy Season: From Library Advocacy to Masonic Milestones
In the past month, I’ve juggled advocacy work for Samuels Public Library, Masonic involvement, and community service. From addressing local issues at library Q&A sessions to embracing leadership roles within the Masons, it’s been a period of growth, learning, and deepening connections in both my personal and professional life. Read More