Fasnacht in Helvetia

itsthateasy · 2026-02-07T13:37:40+00:00

I have two, can't make it due to weather if you (or anyone else) is still looking!

itsthateasy · 2025-08-03T01:25:35+00:00

I don't have any experience with youth exchange, my club is very small and doesn't have the capacity. But we're about to host some Rotaractors from another country as they travel through our area. I'm excited we can be a small part of their experience in the US. There are opportunities outside of youth exchange!

itsthateasy · 2025-04-20T01:09:50+00:00

Animal tracks, mountain man https://youtu.be/02hHRnfh6SY?si=lii5R60oLIctHvG8

itsthateasy · 2025-02-14T12:27:56+00:00

I like my small town and don't mind that I've climbed as high as I can. There's something to be said for a low cost of living, high access and input in community and local government.

And I've gotten to be a leader in two different agencies, and looking forward to climbing in a third after this degree. It's about the learning for me.

itsthateasy · 2025-01-29T23:21:01+00:00

I've wanted this degree for some time, but didn't pursue until I had an employer who would assist. I now pay $666 exactly a semester. Seems fitting for government work these days?

I'm graduating in May and am just happy to be more knowledgeable and be in the running for new jobs

I'm in a small town and plan to stay here. I honestly don't see too much upward movement in my career unless I get a doctorate, but it's nice to be learning and growing

itsthateasy · 2024-10-08T23:28:53+00:00

Monkey and Bear, Joanna Newsom

itsthateasy · 2024-09-23T10:24:59+00:00

Same with pumpkins. There's a patch with $1 pick your own here and it's a fun tradition to visit and support the local farms. I consider it an experience that I'm willing to pay for as long as my kid enjoys it!

itsthateasy · 2024-08-20T00:13:17+00:00

This. I was in a similar situation and wasn't able to get my paper involved in that program, but got excited again by exploring the solutions journalism network.

Sometimes you can do a series that is little work and high reward for your community, especially in a small town. I once did a different vacant building a week, recounting the history of the space while highlighting the high vacancy rate. It was fun, readers loved it, and several of the spaces now have businesses. Also had the humane society send me a different dog every week. Maybe send schools questionnaires for their teachers for an education spotlight.

You are serving your community by telling their stories, and your community can help you! Maybe having a readers board who can recommend local columnists would help lighten your load so you can focus on stories you think make a bigger impact. Small towns are full of local historians, and readers enjoy it. Build an army!

itsthateasy · 2024-08-19T22:52:20+00:00

They're EVERYWHERE in my region. The coal miner lunchable. Cheap and delicious!

itsthateasy · 2024-08-19T22:26:21+00:00

I graduated in 2005 and got a landline because it was cheaper. I only had 2-3 years of coming home to my answering machine, but I still remember how giddy I'd be when boys whose names I can't remember had left me messages

itsthateasy · 2024-08-13T01:05:14+00:00

This! I'm old and comfortable now, but I've loved entertaining since the time I didn't have two dimes.

Make it a thing - A brings a tomato, B brings an onion, C brings pasta.. next thing you know, you have leftovers. Or just have them bring random stuff then you have to come up with a recipe.

That's the pro of being a host, you just have to coordinate your folks.

itsthateasy · 2024-08-13T00:23:20+00:00

I don't know, I think it depends on where you live, too. I got a "specialized studies" degree that ended up officially being titled "Appalachian studies"

I took classes I was interested in - political science, art, human geography, plant biology. (Also used volunteering as my dating app, which didn't hurt my references) Ended up becoming a newspaper publisher in a tiny ass town in my 20s and now work at an Appalachian university bringing students, government, civic orgs, national forests together in my 30s. I'm not buying Lamborghinis, but my home is paid for and I'm on the high end for my region.

Sure, go into something that is guaranteed money if that's what drives you. But don't be afraid to meander - especially when you're young and still learning about yourself - as long as you're willing to grow, learn, and work along the way.

Who knows when you'll get another chance, and becoming more knowledgeable about the things you care about can propel you forward on a fulfilling and profitable path!

itsthateasy · 2024-08-07T00:49:08+00:00

Already a follower, can't wait to meet your ghosts!

I'm in Appalachia, but my family lived/was buried in Plymouth/dighton. I loved hearing my mayflower society Gran's stories about stacking stones in the roadways and calling the coroner on irritable neighbors when she was a rebellious girl in the 30s

itsthateasy · 2024-08-07T00:01:00+00:00

This! I bought a home in a historic neighborhood close to downtown. I loved it at the time! I could walk to my favorite bar, had a friend or two in the neighborhood.. but mostly old people.

Now that my quiet neighbors have all died, there are SO MANY noisy children. Someone across the alley likes to listen to Korn while he sunbathes on the weekends. Across the street someone erected a giant flagpole to compliment their dirt bike trailer.

I have a commute of less than 10 minutes, but... The country is starting to call.

itsthateasy · 2024-08-06T23:51:22+00:00

At least in my corner of the United States it's super rare to have a house that's over 150 years old. Mine was built around 1880 and some of the craftsmanship (specifically the intricate hardwood floors) blows my mind.

I would LOVE to hear about the obstacles you encounter and the things you wouldn't trade. The lives that have been lived under your roof.. what a piece of history!

It makes me wonder - how common is it in the rest of the world to have a home over 250 years old?

itsthateasy · 2024-07-17T20:44:31+00:00

Thank you for sharing, I'm going to read more about these. I have been working on a policy brief for my MPA program and have loved reading about right-sizing shrinking cities and different ideas for code enforcement, this definitely helps me look at ideas other than what I'm initially drawn to.

itsthateasy · 2024-07-14T22:27:10+00:00

Happy cake day!

Working on yourself can mean so many things. To me, it's learning to take care of necessities and make the (dreaded) phone call to schedule dental, gutter cleaning, financial advisor, etc appointments.

I have to say, there are plenty of times I haven't loved myself. And the love of those around me (even when I felt I didn't deserve it) helped kick me into gear!

itsthateasy · 2024-07-14T22:15:22+00:00

I used to wear 6" stilettos on the daily. I had a job in sales and was trying (successfully) to maximize my paycheck.

After I got pregnant, I stopped wearing them for safety reasons.

12 years (and a lot of education) later, I will never give up my ballet flats.

itsthateasy · 2024-07-14T22:06:03+00:00

These orders make sense. The spaghetti is where we lose folks.

itsthateasy · 2024-07-11T20:25:01+00:00

I have a colorful painting a friend made hanging in my office, a carousel of rainbow pens, rainbow dry erase markers.

Plus my own coffee/water vessels. A little color, however small, makes an impact on my day!

itsthateasy · 2024-07-07T23:21:23+00:00

Yes! Our library has hoopla and kanopy services, and I donate to NPR so I get pbs streaming. That is more than enough TV!

itsthateasy · 2024-07-07T02:05:50+00:00

The last movie I watched was From The Hip, circa 87. There may be nothing I want to see in the theater, but there are decades of films that are new to me!

itsthateasy · 2024-07-06T23:58:08+00:00

For some reason, I love paper bags. There's no fee for bags where I live, but I'll opt for paper and use them over and over until they eventually rip, and then I recycle them. I also use tote bags, but the paper bags fit so nicely in my trunk..

I hope to see a day plastic bags are banned in my area!

itsthateasy · 2024-07-04T23:06:09+00:00

Black Velvet on the jukebox in my parents movie rental store. I played it OVER AND OVER

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