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Welcome to Twenty & Change! Here, you'll find stories from York Daily Record's Generation Y'ers as they blog the many changes that come along in your 20s -- good and bad -- and, essentially, how to survive until you’re 30.
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Author Archives: Jess Krout
Mentorship programs: Do they work?
We could all use a little help from our friends. And family. And sometimes even complete strangers. Before I started college, I had no idea what to expect besides rigorous academic work, eating lots of Easy Mac, and fraternity parties, … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Growing up
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Spring cleaning 101
In a little more than a month, it’s going to be summer. I figure now is as good a time as any to conquer spring cleaning (rather than waiting until the week before June 20.) Spring cleaning completes me somehow, … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Apartment living, Home
Tagged about.com, andrea lazarus, cleaning, hersheypark, labels, mall, martha stewart, mini golf, real simple, smart magazine, spring cleaning, the inspired room
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Are we getting things done?
I came across this article yesterday: “A guy who’s no longer getting things done.” Kevin Horrigan writes for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and in this column, he expresses concern he’s no longer hip. He’s been drinking water long before our … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Aging, Generation Y
Tagged kevin horrigan, st. louis post-dispatch
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Cellphone = Swiss Army knife and security blanket
I can’t leave home without my cellphone. When I’m hurrying out the door, I check my pockets. Keys, check. Cellphone, check. When I’m walking and driving, it’s there in case of emergencies. When I’m cleaning or painting, it provides music. … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Generation Y, Pop culture, Uncategorized
Tagged cellphone, research, security blanket, swiss army knife
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I live my life one panini sandwich at a time
I remember the first time I heard of it. I was visiting this new chain in East York — Panera Bread. I gazed up at the menu and thought, “What the heck is a panini?” And more importantly, “Why is … Continue reading
Posted in 20-ish Dish, 20-something, Apartment living, Food, Generation Y, Health, Money
Tagged panera bread, panini, panini press
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Fives places to park it
Some 20-somethings never grow up. I mean, really, some play Zelda video games until the wee hours of the morning (not mentioning names). Others still go to the park and swing on the swings (why are you looking at me?) … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Growing up, Uncategorized
Tagged codorus state park, east manchester township, emigsville, gifford pinchot state park, hanover, jacobus, john c. rudy county park, lewisberry, manchester township, morgan e. cousler park, outdoors, parks, pennsylvania state parks, william h. kain county park, york county parks
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Responsibility starts with a library card
Apparently, you can be 13 years old and get a library card (without a parent’s signature). Surprised? I am. Because in 2012, it’s a struggle to convince other public and private institutions you can be responsible before 30. Getting a … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Apartment living, Growing up, Kids, Money
Tagged driver's license, library card, maturity, responsibility, york county library system
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Hard of hearing at 26
For the past week, I’ve had an eye-, er, ear-opening experience, and a few choice words for friends, family members, co-workers and even strangers: “Huh?” “What?” “I’m sorry?” Last Thursday, I lost an ear. Not like Van Gogh, silly. It … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Aging, Growing up, Health, Love, Quarter-Life Crisis
Tagged doctor, ear, hearing
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From my front porch looking out
“Porches are as synonymous with American culture as apple pie. While not unknown in colonial times, they rose to nationwide popularity in the decades before the Civil War, and remained in fashion for almost one hundred years. Ironically, the very … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Generation Y, Home
Tagged front porch, porch, Renee Kahn, rockers, University of Virginia
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Breathe in inspiration
From where does your inspiration come? As writers, we’re always searching for inspiration. Maybe from the teenager walking in the mall, the annoying relative or the neighbor next door. Maybe from history or our own personal past. From our travels. … Continue reading
Posted in 20-something, Aging, Growing up
Tagged inspiration, parks, PBS, Pinterest, quotes, the creative habit, twyla tharp
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