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…
Great Expectations
“Dad, please, can we spend the night in the treehouse?” My sister and I plastered on the cutest smiles we could muster up, you know, the precious facial expression a kid uses to try and sway someone. When we were kids my father built us a round octagon...
Hard Times Lead to Great Moments
Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head. – William Shakespeare Awe, adversity. Do I hate it or welcome it? Not necessarily both but there is a lot of good in that word. This has been an...
We All Need a Little Manure in Our Life
Mornings are the start of a new day, at least once I get pass getting out of bed with the initial stiffness of my body. But once I’m up I sometimes go outside on my back porch and inhale a large amount of fresh clean air. You know, one of those cleansing deep...