Gwen Hinkle
Blog with inspirational words, encouragement, humor,
Short Stories, and Book Recommendations.
Inspirational Blog
This section is filled with uplifting words and real-life stories to encourage you through every season of life.
The No-Nonsense Years
Gwen dives into the real, raw, and often hilarious parts of aging. She’s learned what matters, what doesn’t, and, let’s be real—no one has time for this nonsense.
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About the Author
Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I invite you to join me on a journey through the beautiful chaos of life in Oregon, the joys of family, and the adventures that make every day unique.
Here, I share my passion for storytelling, serving as a nurse, and the journey of traversing the older years of being a woman, all while embracing the laughter and spontaneity that keeps life vibrant.
As you explore my blog, you’ll find that despite chaos of life, there is a deep gratification to weathering every unexpected twist and turn.
Welcome!
My existence on this earth has been one big wild ride with several twists and turns while hanging on for dear life. I’d like to think that my journey has been this way since the day I was born. Who knows, but I’ll admit that life has thrown me some big whoppers, and I can’t help wondering if God forgot what my allotted number was for life circumstances and decided to throw a few extra ones my way.
Despite all my ups and downs, God is faithful, and I have learned a lot over the years about myself.
I have this amazing opportunity to share portions of my crazy life and hope that it offers encouragement and inspiration to whoever reads it.
Remember, your life is special and the journey you’re on is full of adventures. How you travel this trek will determine how much you learn and grow making your life worthy to experience.
“Life is a journey with problems to solve and lessons to learn but most of all, experiences to enjoy.”
Join me as I post stories about my life experiences and things that matter to me. At times I will throw in a short story just because I like to write and want to share them with you.
My blog can be thought provoking at times, but most of all, I hope it will bring a smile to your face and give you encouragement for whatever you may be experiencing.
Latest from the blog…
Being Grateful Makes Me Happy
Fall has made its entrance into the Northwest. The landscape has changed showing off a brilliance of amber, gold, and bronze color spreading amongst the emerald evergreens. The cool crisp air causes my nose to run and my ears to hurt reminding me that it is...
To the Finish Line
Back in seventh grade, in the late 70’s, I joined the schools track team. The coach asked me if I wanted to do the 440, now called the 400. Shoot, how hard could it be to run around the track once, I had thought. Now mind you, I am no runner, but I was young...
Through It All It Is Well
Today didn’t start good. Meaning, I had a hard time getting out of bed, but because of responsibilities I have and the need for a job to pay my bills I somehow found the umph to kick my feet over the edge of the bed and pull myself up out from under my warm...