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Hierarchy of Leftover Candy Standards

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 22, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Have a bag of leftover candy from a party? Christmas? Valentine’s Day? Here’s how it always works out… Supreme Candy Preference (Highest Standard) This candy will be eaten first. When you need a pick-me-up, yummy treat, and optimal dopamine boost, it’s your go-to. In this...

AWOL…but with permission.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 21, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’ve been AWOL. I never thought I would go without posting a TILT, but it’s been over a week without one. I was pretty committed and swore I’d never do it. But I had permission…from myself. I think sometimes life surrounds us with a hundred...

Different. Nice.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 8, 2021 • Leave a Comment

We can be different if you’re nice. If you’re nice, we can be friends. If we are friends, you can expect my loyalty, grace, and support. We can be different if you’re not nice. If you’re not nice, we can’t be friends. If we are...

Leave A Bottle Day… Let’s go!

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 2, 2021 • Leave a Comment

In case you didn’t know, you need to hit the road. It’s national “Leave A Bottle of Wine on the Porch of a Friend Who’s Struggling Day”. 🍷 If you see it here on social media, it must be true, right? I mean “Daughter’s Day”...

Ugggg. Mornings.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 1, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m just not a morning person. When I have to wake up early, I feel scrunchy, and I just want to cuss. I don’t wake up all sing-songy and pleasant. Nope. Wish I did. Instead, I want to be quiet, move slowly…and bite people. And...

Low Carb Quest / Egg Salad

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 17, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m off carbs, right?! I haven’t bitten anyone yet, and I’m in a decidedly good mood, all things considered. I made this Egg Salad recipe I found on Pinterest yesterday, and today I’m having the leftovers. If you like egg, if you ever need a...

Things I Learned Today / Sunday, August 15, 2021

In Things I Learned Today • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 15, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Things I learned today… I started to crochet a blanket last night, and I had forgotten how much I loved it. While I was yarning over and hooking and turning, I realized that a crocheted blanket is one continuous string of yarn that is continuously...

Avacado Toast

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 23, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I like avocado ok, I guess. I like toast. But why is avocado toast a thing? You’re telling me a few “cool” people ordered avocado toast, and everybody else had to jump on that bandwagon? Besides the “cool” people, do you think the people who...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 14, 2021 • Leave a Comment

All week, I’m working to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. So far, I’ve told you about two… > I turned off my email notifications.> I set a timer and focus. Today’s...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #2

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 13, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m working this week to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. Yesterday, I told you about the first one… I turned off my email notifications. It’s actually working! I feel less inundated...