Ponds, Politics, and Presidential Pooches
Chapter 1 - Meet the Meadow's Menagerie Your Guide to Politics - the Unhinged, the Unlikely, and the Unforgettable Welcome to the sassy social directory of our verdant village: the…[...]
Author: Sean O'Cleary
Genes Unzipped – Chronicles of a DNA Drama Queen
Chapter 1- Advanced Documentation Techniques or How to Become the Sherlock Holmes of Family Secrets Ah, seasoned genealogists! The Indiana Joneses of the family attic, you've already battled through DNA…[...]
“I Can Totally Be a Social Media Influencer” – A Tale of Hashtags and Humility
The Naivety of Becoming a Social Media Influencer The declaration "I can be a social media influencer" was made with the same naivety as someone saying they can fly by…[...]
“A Marathon? I Can Do That!”
The Bold Declaration: "A Marathon? I Can Do That!" With the bravado of someone who had never experienced the grueling demands of a marathon, I declared, "A Marathon? I can…[...]
“Let’s Just Eat Healthy From Now On”
The Conviction of Healthy Eating: "Let's Just Eat Healthy from Now On" The phrase "Let's just eat healthy from now on" was spoken with the conviction of someone who had…[...]
“I’ll Start My Own Band” – The Encore of Aspiring Rock Stars
Starting a Band Later in Life: The Joy of Making Music The declaration "I'll start my own band" was made with the kind of midlife defiance that often leads to…[...]
“Let’s Buy a Boat!” – The Dreamy Waters of Boat Ownership
The Starry-Eyed Exclamation: "Let's Buy a Boat!" The exclamation "Let's buy a boat!" burst from me one sunny afternoon, inspired by picturesque scenes of serene waters and leisurely sails. Envisioning…[...]
“Let’s Go Camping – It’s Just Like a Hotel, Right?”
Let's Go Camping – It's Just Like a Hotel, Right? "Let's go camping – it's like a hotel, right?" I quipped sarcastically, as I prepared for a weekend of outdoor…[...]
“I’ll Just Invest in Stocks I Like!”
The Rollercoaster Ride of Investing in Stocks "I'll just invest in stocks I like!" I declared with unearned confidence. As a novice investor, I had just discovered the stock market.…[...]
“I’ll Learn Spanish Overnight”
My Comical Journey to Learn Spanish Overnight "I'll learn Spanish overnight!" I declared with the optimism of a seasoned polyglot. I embarked on a journey to master Spanish, blissfully unaware…[...]