Author: jessica
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When I’m Quiet
As you can see, my personal blog posts have been quiet for quite some time. It’s because I’ve been living life – the good and the bad- the past few years. All while focusing more on my freelance writing and the college communication courses I now teach. I hope to eventually get back to blogging…
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I’m Hungry
I walk in the door from running an errand. My boys were in the midst of their evening snack routine. My youngest was finishing his small bag of chips. “I’m still hungry,” he says. “Make a sandwich,” I say. He makes and eats a sandwich. “I’m still hungry,” says my son. “Grab a…
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The Phone Call
Today I was waiting for an important phone call. I carried my phone everywhere. I glanced at it every few minutes to make sure I didn’t miss the call. I changed my regular routine just so I could watch the phone. As if watching it would make it ring sooner. Then the call came. A…
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The Solar System
Today we are wrapping up our unit study on the solar system. My youngest prompted this unit study when he got a solar system map in a kid’s meal. He looked at it, turned to me and said, “I want to learn about the solar system.” Thanks to the library, online resources and YouTube, we have…
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The Helicopter
The sound of the helicopter changed all my plans for the evening. Well at least two hours of my plans. I sat down with my laptop and a pile of personal paperwork. Tonight would be the night I’d actually finish this pile, which I’ve been tackling a little bit at a time. But first I…
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What’s Happening at My House
Here’s what is happening at my house tonight: – I’m trying to think of something creative to write. – The dishwasher’s drying cycle is almost done. Then it can be reloaded and run again. – Our international student is moving her laundry from the washing machine to the dryer. – My husband is playing a…
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Away from Home
Many years ago I moved away from home to go to college. If I timed the 12-hour drive right, I could leave in the daylight and reach my destination in daylight. Years after that I moved even further away from home to go to grad school. It took almost 30 hours to drive home. I…
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A good cup of coffee
Some days it is just the simple things. Chatting with a friend. A good cup of coffee. Helping a friend. A good cup of coffee. Friends playing with friends. A good cup of coffee. I’m taking part in a monthly blogging challenge through Two Writing Teachers.
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A Beautiful Spring Day
Today was simply a beautiful spring day! I woke up to birds chirping! The sun was shining. My boys easily went outside to play. I almost sat on my front porch with an afternoon cup of coffee. Today was simply a beautiful spring day! I’m taking part in a monthly blogging challenge through Two Writing Teachers.
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Cooking Skills
Tonight I slowly lifted the spoon from the sauce pan to my lips. The first taste of the blueberry-honey sauce was amazing. I had just made it for the pork shoulder that sat in my crock pot all day with spices, honey and olive oil. I took a slice of pork out of the crock…