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
Relationships
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…