Fun fact. Both of my birth parents were born on 6 June. I found that tidbit out while I was searching for my biological families a few years ago. OH yeah, Hi there, I’m Jen… and I’m adopted. That word, adopted, it’s a bit polarizing for me. If I really […]
The Month of May
Dear Diary, Oh and Hello Jessica! Today I’m sitting here, contemplating the meaning of life. Not really, but it’s a good place to start. The month of May is said to bring growth, love and success. Tell that to my zinnias… something has made quite the fest upon them. And […]
Has it been 10 years in Texas?
This is just a dear diary post. I haven’t sat down to write one of these in quite a while. I wonder if Jessica is looking down and smiling while watching me type this out. She always liked my “dear diary” updates. Gosh she’s been gone for a few years […]
Are TSA wait times at the airport really bad?
Over the past 30 days, I’ve traveled on 3 separate occasions. This means I went through TSA a total of 6 times. First I want to give a big THANK YOU to all the employees that showed up and did their job. I greatly appreciate you all! TSA agents help […]
Spring Break in Charleston, SC
Fun fact: Charleston was established as America’s first historic district in 1931. The attention to detail and the preservation of this great city makes Charleston a fabulous place to visit. I now know why Charleston, SC has been consecutively voted the #1 vacation spot in the US. Charleston is definitely […]
Chicago, the Windy City 1923
After 23 blissful years together, 19 of which we’ve been (mostly) happily married… it was time to finally take our long awaited honeymoon. Why did it take us so long to do that? Well, I’d say we’re slightly practical. There were other more important things that had to be taken […]
fledgling
I love bird watching. It started when I was little. Maybe four or five, watching for bluejays in my back yard. I’d collect the fallen, broken, hatched eggs. Shells the color of pale blue-green with brownish gray specs. I remember when finding them, I was so excited. They were like […]
DO YOU NEED A $20 QUINCE.COM DISCOUNT CODE IN 2026?
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Why your New Year’s resolutions always FAIL!
New Year’s resolutions always FAIL! This is just my personal opinion, and I know what you’re thinking, “That’s a bold statement Jen.” Honestly, I think setting a new year’s resolution is a bit kindergarten. Why does one tend to wait until the top of a new year, (or a new […]
My pugs are just too cute!
Bianca & CHIP – hanging out in my office. Of course they have their own chair! I made it look like a little bed for them. They’re not spoiled, they’re just really really loved.