I always look the same way in the morning. Outside my window, just to the right of due East is the best view of the sunrise from… Read more “Look the other way”
Permission Granted
Do you have a favorite teacher? My favorite teacher of all time was one I had in 8th grade for Language Arts and Social Studies. Let’s call… Read more “Permission Granted”
And now, a blog on parenting
I heard the ginger children this morning – too early for gingers to be hearable . . . I went in to put the children firmly back… Read more “And now, a blog on parenting”
My old friend, Shame
Recently, I spent some time thinking about my past. The season after I met Jesus was a lot of unlearning for me. I had spent so much… Read more “My old friend, Shame”
When I can’t see
Fog is so strange. I’m looking out over the water in my place, and I can’t see anything. Well, I can see the fog. And a couple… Read more “When I can’t see”
The Falling
I love the autumn. Crisp. Cool. Color. Contrast. Trees which months ago bore flowers now offer up their leaves as a gift to the coming winter. I… Read more “The Falling”
Dead Things Don’t Stay Dead
I was 19 years old and engaged to be married in less than two weeks. (Yes, we were married as infants.) My dad called: “Jenni, Papah is… Read more “Dead Things Don’t Stay Dead”
LIKE A DIVE
Excerpt from THIS SIDE OF BREATHING – now available on amazon.com On vacation in Cancun, they taught us how to scuba dive in the 5ft deep… Read more “LIKE A DIVE”
THIS SIDE OF BREATHING
I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I am so excited to share with you all that I just finished my first book! It is called “This Side Of… Read more “THIS SIDE OF BREATHING”
“Say Sorry”
Jayne: “Mom! Ryder hit me!” Me: “Ryder, say sorry.” Ryder: “Mom! Jayne broke my toy!” Me: “Jayne, say sorry.” Me: “Husband, you hurt my feelings . .… Read more ““Say Sorry””