writing
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What’s the Best Advice You’d Give to Someone Younger Than You?
By Michelle Allen If someone younger than me asked for one piece of advice, I’d tell them this: Don’t be in such a hurry to have your life figured out. It’s easy to believe everyone else knows exactly where they’re going while you’re trying to find your path. Social media makes it look like people… Continue reading
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Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home
By Michelle Allen I don’t live in a city. I live in the small rural village of Hesperia, Michigan. When most people think about community challenges, they often picture problems in large urban areas. But some of those same struggles exist in small towns too, including one issue that I believe would make an immediate… Continue reading
Beneath the Whispering Willow: Nourishment for Mind, Muse & Heart, 🌅 Lifestyle & Mindfulness, 🌍 Travel & Exploration, 🌿 What’s Stirring at the Willow?, 🎶 Special Features & Seasonal Reflections, Scenic Hesperia, Michigan, The Heart of Hesperia, Michgan, Whispers from the Willow, Willow Whispers: Conversations That Matter -
Pooh, Tigger, and a Lifetime of Friendship
From CB Radios and First Kisses to Honey Bees and Lifelong Friendship By Michelle Allen When I saw this prompt, the answer came to me immediately: Winnie the Pooh. Most people know Pooh as the lovable bear who enjoys honey and adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. For me, Pooh represents something much more personal.… Continue reading
Beneath the Whispering Willow: Nourishment for Mind, Muse & Heart, 🌅 Lifestyle & Mindfulness, 🌍 Travel & Exploration, 🌿 Personal Growth & Reflections, 🌿 What’s Stirring at the Willow?, 🎶 Special Features & Seasonal Reflections, Heirloom Echoes, Scenic Hesperia, Michigan, Through the Willow’s Lens, Whispers from the Willow, Willow Whispers: Conversations That Matter -
The Dog Who Walked Beside Us Through Everything
By Michelle Allen When I saw this prompt, my mind immediately went to Bullet. Bullet was a black Lab and Pit Bull mix that we rescued as a puppy. What started as a rescue quickly became one of the greatest blessings our family could have imagined. For fifteen years, Bullet was more than a pet.… Continue reading
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Have You Ever Regretted Reading a Book?
By Michelle Allen It’s a question that feels almost sacrilegious to ask book lovers. We’re encouraged to believe that every book teaches us something, broadens our perspective, or enriches our understanding of the world. And while I generally agree, I’ve come to realize that not every reading experience is a positive one. Yes, I’ve regretted… Continue reading
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What’s the Best and Worst Airport You’ve Been To?
By Michelle Allen I’ve only been through a handful of airports in my travels so far, but even with limited experience, I’ve already learned that not all airports are created equal. Some make traveling feel easy and enjoyable, while others can leave you wondering if you’ll ever find your gate. My Best Airport Experience My… Continue reading
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If I Could Relive One Year
Some years pass through our lives. Others leave footprints on our souls. By Michelle Allen If someone asked me which year of my life I would relive, my first instinct would be to choose one of the easy years. A year filled with laughter. A year before loss arrived. A year when the people I… Continue reading
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The Courage No One Sees
Why the bravest moments of our lives often happen when there’s no audience. By Michelle Allen When we think about bravery, we often imagine dramatic moments. A firefighter rushing into a burning building. A soldier standing firm in the face of danger. A whistleblower risking everything to expose the truth. But some of the bravest… Continue reading
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What’s Something You Do Completely Differently From How You Were Raised?
By Michelle Allen One of the biggest differences between how I was raised and how I live today revolves around family gatherings. Growing up, Sunday dinner wasn’t optional. It was expected. Every week, my mom would put a pot roast in the oven, and by dinner time everyone would find their way to the table.… Continue reading
