To raise a child who is comfortable enough to leave you means you’ve done your job. They are not ours to keep, but to teach how to soar on their own.Unknown A couple of weeks ago, I dropped off my daughter at the airport as she made her way back to Alaska with the National … Continue reading The Dashboard Wailing Wall
Author: Jennifer
Titles
“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”George RR Martin We are all given titles throughout our lives. I went from Daughter and Obnoxious Little Sister to Student, … Continue reading Titles
Comfort in Small Spaces
The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. Socrates After struggling with Covid-19 for a couple of weeks, my son is thankfully back on his feet and feeling well; however, as a result, our family reunion in July was postponed, so my daughter … Continue reading Comfort in Small Spaces
American Noise
Let love cut through the American noise.
Adventures in Isolation
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?Mary Oliver I was blessed to be raised in a small, rural community along with most of my relatives. As I grew up, I spent my weekends and summers hanging out with my grandparents and cousins. There were times that I believed (as … Continue reading Adventures in Isolation
Chasing Verbs 