by: Sundi McLaughlin I was lucky enough to be one of the speakers at the TEDXSandhillsCommunityCollege event (TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas through talks under 18 minutes) at the Sunrise Theater in April and it was terrifyingly awesome. The day was filled with an overwhelming sense of camaraderie. I have never in … Continue reading Terrifyingly Awesome: My TEDx Experience
Welp, it’s that magical time of year again when the cold weather starts to break, the sun shines through the wintery clouds, birds begin to sing and I get the incredibly dumb idea to talk my man into tackling a home renovation project together. We pack up our coats for the winter and trade them … Continue reading Home Renovation Couples Edition
Summers are for family reunions, trips to the beach, reconnecting with childhood friends and in my case chaos at every turn. It seems as soon as I leave town all hell breaks loose. Like most of you I find myself at the end of my rope this time of year and am yearning to break … Continue reading My Problem Child
How are those pesky New Year’s resolutions going? Don’t look at me like that, this is a judge free zone. I have realized the older I get the less I know. However, I do think putting your good intentions and aspirations out there for the Universe to hear is never a bad thing. For some … Continue reading The Year of the Rat
As” thee” town elder, (self proclaimed) I feel it is my duty to share/force my opinions on weddings, marital philosophy, and etiquette during our wondrous Annual Wedding Issue! Some of what I am about to say may sting a bit, you might disagree (you’d be wrong, obviously), but listen dear children, I have been around … Continue reading Unwanted Wedding Advice From Your Village Elder
Nov/Dec 2019 Tis the Season of giving thanks and reflecting upon what truly matters: our friends, family, our work, the air in our lungs, a roof over our head, and if very lucky someone or something to love. As much as I complain about everyday silliness or worry over legitimate problems; I have won the … Continue reading 20th Wedding Anniversary
Growing up in Florida the end of the school year meant one thing. Road Trip. My family would pack up our conversion van and head West. Were there quicker ways to get from Florida to Idaho to see my Grandparents? Absolutely, but then how would we see, taste and experience this wonderful country firsthand? My … Continue reading 5200 Miles of Memories… by Sundi McLaughlin
Oh July, you cruel mistress. Equal parts: schools out freedom, poolside cocktails, fireworks, and patriotism. Part: heat stroke inducing, singe your hands touching the steering wheel after a long day of work, sweaty marathon of misery. I find it such a shame that our Independence Day has to be celebrated during the hottest month of … Continue reading ‘Merica By Sundi McLaughlin
Every February I am always reminded of love, friendship and gratitude. I know Valentine’s Day isn’t for everybody. Some think it is a commercially driven nightmare. I on the other hand quite like putting aside one day a year to give a little token or note to those I love. It brings back fond school … Continue reading “Who Runs the World…Girls” Sundi McLaughlin
Our story takes place in a charming small southern town where our good hearted and somewhat quirky military wife and her husband are transferred. Upon settling in to their home, our heroine begins the arduous task of finding a job. After a year long search she takes a leap of faith by opening up a … Continue reading The Way of the Dodo Sundi McLaughlin
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