Feeding My Soul


Two people can be at the same place at the same time and have completely different experiences of the event.  It's akin to the game of "telephone" we played as a kids.  The first person in line shares a "secret" with the next and so on, until the last person in line says out loud … Continue reading Feeding My Soul

Chrissy: Jen’s Imaginary Friend


I've missed writing every day, but felt as though when I hit day 365, I was done and there wasn't much left for this blog. I think about writing most days, checking out the daily prompts hoping that something would go off like a flashbulb in my head.  Today it happened, light bulb moment, when … Continue reading Chrissy: Jen’s Imaginary Friend

The Oldest Married Couple


My sister sent me an email today with this story: "My grouchy elderly neighbor, Mr. N, told me that he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday night with a big family party. (They also have a million kids and grandkids!) He said it was the best night of their lives! He … Continue reading The Oldest Married Couple

It’s All About the Dress


Today's prompt is:  Tell us all about your best confidence outfit. Don’t leave out the shoes or the perfect accessories. There are power suits for job interviews, cute outfits for a first date, new school clothes with that first-day-of-school smell; all of which have the power to instill a level of confidence like no other … Continue reading It’s All About the Dress

Dating Disasters Lead To…


I could fill volumes with relationship disaster stories, they'd make a great sitcom script, stand-up routine, or sketch on SNL with Kristin Wiig playing me. Let's just say that from about 1999 to 2004 (when I met my future husband) there were a few disasters. Here are some highlights of first date disasters that would … Continue reading Dating Disasters Lead To…