Category Archives: Growing up

Celebrating my first sober birthday in a long time

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Mark Walters

I cannot remember the last birthday I celebrated without alcohol in my blood. This year, as I turn 26, I will celebrate my birthday and more than 10 months of sobriety.

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Oklahoma tornadoes: A 20-something’s changing perspective on natural disasters

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Kate Harmon

Kate Harmon has been through plenty of tornado drills and tornadoes, but there’s something about getting older that makes it take on a whole new level.

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Five questions with a 20-something: Arthur Caleb Robertson

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Bethany Fehlinger

A high school project launched Arthur Caleb Robertson into a career by the time he was 20 years old. Here are five questions with a 20-something with the York, Pa., native.

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When in your 20s is it normal to feel ‘old?’

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Kate Harmon

At 28, Kate Harmon is feeling pretty close to 30 and being “old.”

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What this 20-something remembers about gas prices

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Sarah Chain has never paid less than $1.87 per gallon to fill up her car, and wonders if 20-somethings have just become accustomed to prices in the mid-$3 range.

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Five questions with a 20-something: Courtney Miller

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Bethany Fehlinger

At age 26, Courtney Miller has paid off her student loans and owns a home. She did all this by living below her means and working hard.

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Why I’m not going to miss catcalls

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

“Damn girl.” People tell me I’m going to miss this when I get older. They say when men stop yelling things to me on the street, it will mean I’m old, and I’m not attractive anymore. They’re wrong. I’m not … Continue reading →