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Stephanie Davis

Stephanie started an illegal newspaper at her middle school called The Underground—which was printed on copy paper stapled together—thus beginning her foray into the world of publishing. She went on to be editor of her high school newspaper, worked at The Red and Black (UGA's esteemed newspaper)...

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The green stuff...

 Worry. Worry. Worry. All I’m hearing is “recession this” and “inflation that” lately. I thing the saying “Money is the root of all evil” would be more accurate as “Money is the root of all worry.” 

When I was young and broke, living in NYC. The worry was Will I have enough money to buy a subway pass today? Will I have enough money to pay rent on time? I can recall debating on whether to use $1.25 for the subway or walk it and buy 2 bagels for the day instead. One for breakfast and one for lunch. Hmmm....transportation or food? It was a legitimate choice.

These days my money worries have evolved into will I have enough money for my car payment or that vacation I was planning next month? And it’s no longer bagels, but expensive french restaurants? Can I afford the fois gras and the Pinot or should I stay home and cook?

Money worries people. It worries me. Maybe it’s that poor immigrant blood that’s been coursing through my veins for generations. Money should be something that we enjoy. Something we use to by the things , the experiences, the moments that bring us happiness. Money shouldn’t keep us up at night wondering how to get more of it.

I can remember it keeping my mom up for years.  I can remember it keeping my sister up as she struggled to make it in show biz. It definitely is a worry passed down in my family and something the whole country seems to be dealing with lately.