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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: A Community Reflection on Hesperia’s Bond Proposal
By Michelle Allen As a long-time community member, multi-generational resident, and property owner within the Hesperia Community Schools district—and as a former employee—I want to thank everyone who’s been engaging in recent conversations about our upcoming bond proposal. My family has lived, learned, and served here for generations. I care deeply about the future of Continue reading
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What I Wish I Knew Then: A Woman’s Reflection on Mental Health and Grace
🧠 Men’s Mental Health: A Personal Reflection This isn’t just a post. It’s a piece of my heart. I’ve watched the men I love—my husband, my sons, my boyfriend—carry burdens in silence. Each of them faced mental health challenges in their own way. My husband never sought treatment, and looking back, I wish I had Continue reading
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Leading with Heart, Learning with Eyes Open
A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life By Michelle Allen I wish I had learned earlier that trust is sacred—but not everyone holds it with the same reverence. For much of my life, I assumed that others shared my values: honesty, compassion, loyalty, and a desire to uplift those around them. I Continue reading
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🌿 What Brings a Tear of Joy to Your Eye?
By Michelle Allen There’s a kind of tear that doesn’t come from sorrow or pain—it wells up from somewhere deeper. It’s the tear that slips out when your heart is so full it spills over. The kind that catches you off guard in the middle of a quiet moment, a shared laugh, or a memory Continue reading
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🌅 What’s Your Favorite Time of Day?
By Michelle Allen There’s something magical about how each part of the day carries its own rhythm, energy, and emotion. For some, it’s the quiet hush of early morning—coffee in hand, sunlight stretching across the kitchen table. For others, it’s the golden hour, when the world softens and everything feels a little more poetic. And Continue reading
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🦐 What’s Your Favorite Recipe? Mine’s Seafood Lasagna.
By Michelle Allen There’s something magical about comfort food with a twist. For me, that dish is Seafood Lasagna—rich, creamy, and layered with love. It’s the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something special, whether you’re serving it to guests or savoring leftovers the next day. I still remember the first time Continue reading
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✨ The Last Thing I Got Excited About…
By Michelle Allen It wasn’t a grand event or a big announcement. It was a moment. A milestone. A quiet celebration that reminded me how far I’ve come. The last thing I got excited about was reaching my first Pampered Chef sales goal. $500 in sales may not sound like much to some, but to Continue reading
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🌆 If I Could Design the City of the Future…
By Michelle Allen It wouldn’t start with skyscrapers. It would start with people. If I could design the city of the future, I’d begin with kindness as the blueprint. Streets would be lined not just with trees, but with benches that invite conversation. Sidewalks would be wide enough for wheelchairs, strollers, and spontaneous dance parties. Continue reading
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🥣 The Cereal Killer Confusion
“Cereal Killer? Nah. Cereal Lover for life.” By Michelle Allen Back when my middle child was little—sweet, curious, and full of questions—he overheard someone mention a “serial killer.” And with all the seriousness his little heart could muster, he looked up at me and asked: “Why would anyone want to kill cereal?” I blinked. He Continue reading
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🎬 My Top Ten Favorite Movies (and Why They Still Stick With Me)
By Michelle Allen Some movies entertain. Some move us. And some become part of our emotional DNA—woven into the way we see love, loss, friendship, and even ourselves. Here are ten films that have stayed with me over the years, each for their own reason. Maybe you’ll see a few of your favorites here too. Continue reading
