Michelle the Insurance Gal

10/18/2026

This week I am grateful for good company.

It's amazing how having good people over can really liven up the day. Having good food, good conversations, with good company can really make the time fly by and all seem right with the world. They boost you up, listen to your stories, laugh at your jokes, and genuinely seem to enjoy your company as much as you do theirs. People like that are treasures to have around and should be cherished for all that they are.

Before the weekend is over, take a moment to show some appreciation to those in your life that lift you up and are a pleasure to be around.

10/17/2026

NEIGHBOR SPOTLIGHT - Local Festival/Event

Right in the heart of Cassville, in the sqare, you'll find the Chili Cook-Off warming hearts and stomachs on October 24th, 2026.

For 40 years now, the Cassville Chili Cook-Off has been bring fun and food to the community. Here, you will find local vendors that have set up shop along with a dozen or so booths cooking up their own special chili. Not a fan of chili? That's alright, there's also salsa tasting happening right along side the chili competition!

Nothing brings the community together like a little bit of friendly competition. If you have a free spot in your weekend, check out some local festivals and events going on in your area!

Once you've gone out and had some fun, come back and tell me what you did!

10/16/2026

10/11/2026

This week I am grateful for music.

Music is a wonderful genre of art, one that relies fully on sound to appreciate it's design. Music can almost directly affect someone's mood. An upbeat rock song can make someone dance and laugh, while a slow piano song can help a person calm and focus. Even something as simple as changing the key from a major to a minor changes the whole mood of the song. Music is powerful and beautiful and is woven into our everyday lives.

Before the weekend is over, take a moment to enjoy some of your favorite music to its fullest, whether that be dancing or relaxing.

10/10/2026

NEIGHBOR SPOTLIGHT - Local Coffee Shop

On the corner of Main Street and East 14 Street in Cassville, you'll find the Sunshine Coffeehouse.

In this cozy shop you'll find an array of drinks from teas to frappuccinos, to local favorites like the chocolaty carmel Wildcat and the Cherry Bomb. Feeling a little snacky? No worries! They've go that covered too with muffins, bagels and scones. This place is a great spot to catch up with friends or to just sit down and get some work done.

Coffee shops have the ability to keep the town and its people moving and awake for the day ahead while also being a spot to wind down at the end of the day. Whatever you need to keep you going, coffee shops are sure to help along the way. The next time you need a bit of a pep in your step, see what coffee shops are in your area and show them some love.

When you're feeling more energized from your coffee break, come back and let me know where you went and what you got! Maybe even post a picture below!