I know I’ve been MIA the last few weeks.

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Something to think about…

I know I’ve been MIA the last few weeks. Life has been coming at me full force and something had to give… so I sacrificed my column… my grocery shopping… my house cleaning… my bathing. There was a time in my life when I felt like Super Woman and did it all, but as “middle age” hits, there’s no “Super” in front of “Woman” anymore and that’s okay. Repeat… OKAY.

First, the term “middle age” used to make me cringe. Luckily I don’t have the energy left to cringe right now, so I readily accept middle age. I’m also happy to drop the superlative “Super” in front of my title. I think I’ll adopt Larry the Cable’s Guys mantra of “Get ‘er done…” That’s way less pressure than “Super” and in the end, the results are the same. The job is done. Ta-ta-da… it’s “Get ‘er done girl!”

Washing down a B12 with homemade sangria and the blessing that is Becky Groff and Inspired Events, the Chesapeake Bay Wine Fest has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 10th (thanks to hurricane Joaquin).

Broken computers, a defunct email and a deadline that came from no- where didn’t stop the Shore Update team from getting out last week’s issue, putting the Health Update to bed, AND planning for restaurant week WHILE recuperating from Good, Better, Best.

I’m pretty sure any of the above added to normal life would be enough, but add the fact that Jacob’s passing in September hit harder than ever this month, and it’s easy to see why I’m happy to throw out “Super” in front of my title.

Everybody should take a moment and rethink the “Super” in front of their names. We’re all taking on more than is “normal” most days and it’s okay if it’s all not perfect… or Super. Better yet, lean on someone, as I did this past month. Together we are much stronger than we are when alone.

Get ‘er done, Cheri