Waiting outside On Friday, Emily and I went to the Newport to see the New Politics concert. I was really excited because I'd seen New Politics in February with Monica and they put on such a great show. I think of them more as entertainers than musicians.The concert started with SomeKindaWonderful, which was a cool band… Continue reading New Politics concert
High schools join efforts to fight cancer with DublinthonBy: Debbie GillumWednesday November 19, 2014 9:28 a.m.Written for ThisWeekNews Dublin Villager newspaper The DublinThon is putting the fun back into fundraiser with a student-led all night danceathon to raise money to fight cancer. The Friday Nov. 21 danceathon will be neon-themed with a DJ, face painting… Continue reading High schools join efforts to fight cancer with Dublinthon
Karrer's Turkey Bowl tradition to continue Nov. 25By: Debbie GillumFormer OSU basketball star Scoonie Penn talks strategy to students of Dublin Karrer Middle School during the annual Turkey Bowl fundraiser Nov. 25Wednesday November 19, 2014 9:29 a.m.Written for ThisWeekNews Dublin Villager newspaper Local sports stars will play flag football with Karrer Middle School students to raise money… Continue reading Karrer’s Turkey Bowl tradition to continue Nov. 25
"I hope I don't regret signing this lease" It's a crazy step toward adulthood when you sign the lease of your first apartment.I searched for the right apartment for about 2 or 3 weeks until finally I chose the one that best fit my needs. First, I researched what city I would want to live in.… Continue reading My first apartment
Today in my car I heard a radio commercial for a rideshare program in the community. That got me thinking how it could be a cool story idea if a man and a woman met through a rideshare. Like, the man needs a ride to work, so he signs up for the program. He's so… Continue reading idea for a story
This is another flashback post. I wrote this in high school for my Research and Exposition class with Mr. Rickert. I think the topic was to describe our favorite food or explain a recipe. I was going through a phase where I would microwave cookie dough and eat it so I wrote about that. For… Continue reading Home Made Chocolate Chip Cookies
Flashback Post!With the band directors at senior nightThis Saturday, I went to the OMEA State Marching Band Finals with my best friend, Emily. Of course, Hilliard Darby got a superior rating!Freshman year of high school, Emily and I became friends because of marching band. I couldn't imagine my life without her or if I hadn't… Continue reading Even in high school, I wrote articles
I wrote this for my Creative Travel Writing class. At the time, I was feeling like I wasn't allowed to admit that study-abroad wasn't always perfect. I wanted to explore how similar events can be portrayed so differently, depending on who the audience is. Assignment 1Debbie in Denmark BlogMonday January 28,… Continue reading Creative Travel Writing Assignment
This machine can do more than just coffeeKeurigs can be used for more than just a quick cup of coffee. Get the most out of your machine by using it for other things.Mind-blowing ways to use your Keurig:Make hot water for ramen or those instant macaroni cups. This is great for college students or if… Continue reading 8 Ways to Use your Keurig
This is from my Goodreads review of I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson I have mixed thoughts on this book.At first, I rolled my eyes while reading and was like "Are you serious?" because some of the hyperboles, metaphors, similes, whatever you want to call them, were just too much. I remembered how much… Continue reading Book Review
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