The following article appeared in the print issue of Ponca City Monthly magazine. Get full access to all online articles, videos and content by becoming a paid subscriber. We offer free and paid subscription plans. Find rack locations to pick up your free print copy here, or subscribe here to get online access plus exclusive content.
Well friends, here we are—my last article. (Go ahead to take a moment to grab a tissue … or if you’ve been hate-reading me all these years, grab a bottle of champagne), but either way, we’ve reached the end of my reign of questionable opinions and sarcastic thoughts. First—to those who actually enjoyed my ramblings, bless you. You deserve a medal. Also thank you to those who just skimmed it in your doctor’s waiting room furiously waiting two hours for you to be called back. Lastly, thank you to those who didn’t like my article, who read it and thought “Wow, she’s still writing these?” Honestly, I respect the commitment it takes to repeatedly read something you hate. That’s a dedication you don’t see very often these days. But seriously, whether you’ve laughed out loud, cracked a smile or rolled your eyes so hard you lost a contact, you still gave me your time, and that’s no small thing. Writing for you has been one of the most unexpectedly fun and mildly therapeutic things I’ve ever done, and I’m grateful.
Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not riding off into the sunset in a blaze of glory; the truth is, I’m taking a step back from this because I’m getting on my own nerves. Every time I sit down to write, I think to myself “Really? Another Golden Corral Community Watch Page joke?” So, if I’m sick of me, you probably are too. Still, I’ll miss this, the chance to rant about nonsense and to poke fun at myself (and others). It’s been a strange little connection, but one I’ve genuinely enjoyed.
I won’t say I’ll never be back (that’s not my call actually, the Ponca City Monthly staff might be busting out the champagne), maybe I’ll be like that friend who says goodbye at the party multiple times then ends up still standing in the driveway an hour later because we can’t quit talking. But for now, I’m bowing out so you can give your eyeballs a break from me.
So truly—thank you, for the laughs, the kind words, the groans. I’ll see you all out in the Community Watch pages!
➡️ Opt in or out of different newsletters on your “My Account” page.
➡️ Learn more about Ponca City Monthly+
Ponca City Monthly is a locally owned publication that delivers hyperlocal news in print and online.
Like what we are doing? Feel free to forward this along and tell a friend.
Sponsorship information/customer service: email [email protected]
