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Bryan Lubeck joined Jonny & Meagan in Studio

December 19, 2016 Jonny & Stephanie

Bryan Lubeck is getting ready for his show “Bryan Lubeck Presents Rejoice: A Holiday Musical Tapestry” at the LMC Mendel Center Mainstage on Thursday at 8pm!  Bryan will be joined by Phil Denny on Saxophone, solo and gospel vocalist Meagan McNeal and special guest Ted Yoder on the dulcimer. Tickets are available at themendelcenter.com... [Read Full Story]

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The Sarah Diaries: Bah Humbug!

December 14, 2016 Blogs / Page, Sarah Matthews

No, I’m not trying to be a Scrooge! I LOVE Christmas! It is hands down my favorite holiday and time of year. (Just maybe, minus some snow?) I genuinely enjoy the giving season and opportunities to spoil people I love and care about. However, there are still a few things I dread as we get closer and closer to the holidays.... [Read Full Story]

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The Sarah Diaries: Dear Self…

December 13, 2016 Blogs / Page, Sarah Matthews

I stumbled across a very sobering statistic recently, that honestly made me completely self aware for the entire weekend. The average women criticizes herself 8 times per day. Going back to my last diary entry where I mentioned being our own worst critics, 8 times per day doesn’t seem like much, until you start doing the math. 8 times, every single day, on average is 2,912 times per year. Over 33 years (my current age), that’s 96,096 times. Yet, the average woman praises herself a fraction of that 8 times. I can’t say that I’m not guilty, there are some days I’m well over 8  just during my few hours with you.... [Read Full Story]

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The Sarah Diaries: Realizing He Really Isn’t That In To You

December 7, 2016 Blogs / Page, Sarah Matthews
Is there honestly anything worse than meeting someone, thinking you’ve hit it off, and discovering/realizing they just aren’t that in to you? I mean let’s be honest. Being rejected SUCKS! Not just, to your face rejected, but ghosted, person is MIA, you have no clue what went wrong, REJECTED!
For me, I automatically go worse case scenario. They’re married/in a relationship already, realize they are out of my league and are turned off by my size/hair color/face/personality/something! I mean, we are our own worst critics, and my self deprecation level is pretty intense at times. For me at least, it’s natural to automatically go to the dark side, the key is to not STAY there. The dark side has a way of bringing out the worst – not that I’m admitting total guilt here or anything, or pleading the 5th. But not understanding why, when you thought it was a home run, can bring out the crazy in even the most sane of individuals. I’ve been told a little crazy is normal, a whole lot of crazy can be scary!
There’s a natural urge and want to be accepted by people in general, I think maybe even more so by someone you’re attracted too. One second you’re sitting there going, “Just 1 text, it wont hurt”, the next you’ve sent 18 texts, 3 Snapchats, 2 unanswered calls, and a series of Facebook/Kik/whatever other form of social media you use to chat. And they are all still unanswered.
Recently, I had that horrible realization, he’s just not in to me. No, the number listed above is NOT how drastic I went, but… I might have sent a few messages that went unanswered for DAYS, and I got the hint. Friend zoned. Younger me, would still be crying almost a week later in to her gallon of chocolate ice cream (yes I said gallon, because, well go big or go home?) Older me sighed with disappointment, and made plans for Live Mannequins. Guess what? It still stings, but spending time with friends who love me, made it better.
I guess what I’m saying it, put the phone down. Stop thinking. If there’s something there, and the ball is in their court, let them make the play. It might hurt, but I’m willing to bet there’s something bigger and better out there for you. At least, that’s what my single scoop of chocolate ice cream and I have decided to believe.
-Sarah
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Bulldogs make everything better!

December 6, 2016 Blogs / Page, Steph

It is no secret that I am a huge animal lover!  On days when I might not be in the best mood, I can rest assured that my English Bulldog Gracie will be standing at the door waiting to greet me when I arrive home.  So when I saw this viral video of Banjo performing some of this years biggest hits, I had to share it!  This video goes to show that a fat little bulldog makes everything better!  What or who made your 2016 better?... [Read Full Story]

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