A smile without guilt
When asked to do something, I ask myself, “Will this make me smile? During our recent conversation, Steve Wariner shared this insight with me as I interviewed him for the…
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Welcome home, Steve Wariner
By JANET HART LEONARD For The Reporter There will always be a connection to an old friend you grew up with. Time does not erase memories. A simple “remember when?”…
Teach your children well
“Janet Kay, always remember to use your voice to stand up for others and that your kindness matters.” This past week, I could hear my dad saying those words loud…
Welcome to Downtown, Bar Ellis!
By JANET HART LEONARD For The Reporter There’s a new chef in town. Actually, there is a new restaurant in town. The chef has been delighting the taste buds of…
In the pursuit of happiness
When you pursue happiness, you will find contentment. Have you ever felt like the world is caught in a tsunami of negativity? This week, I felt like the current was…
Celebrating the pause
Pause: temporary inaction caused by uncertainty. Hello, Bell’s Palsy. When I chose PAUSE as my Word of the Year in November, I had no idea BP would be pausing my…
Finding grit & grace
Grit: The firmness of mind and unyielding courage in the face of hardship. This week, as I sat in the cozy corner of my living room, I did a bit…
My 2025 intentions
Resolutions set me up for failure. Intentions lead to my success. I have decided to live more intentionally in 2025. Stay with me as I explain my thought process. I…
2024 mayhem
What you believe before you need to believe makes a difference in getting through hard times. I wrote that thought in my journal this week after pondering over all that…
Christmas Bell’s
Before all the English teachers and grammar guys have a come-apart, you should know that the apostrophe in Bell’s has a story. I woke up Monday morning before 6:00 and…