It’s December 19 and *ichigan still … no wait, I meant to say I almost have my Christmas shopping done. Almost. Which is somewhat of a triggering word in my world, as the conversation in my house went like this for a season … “Is your homework finished?” “Almost.” Lather. Rinse. Repeat. The number one […]
Category Archives: Life
I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas
There. I said it. I actually said it out loud last night to a couple people, threatening to make it the title of this week’s post. They nodded their heads, understanding what I was getting at. For those who seem obsessed with calling Christmas a pagan celebration since we appropriated Saturnalia back in the day […]
A Little Ragamuffin Advent Reading
Welcome to advent, i.e. the season of waiting and preparation leading up to Christmas. It’s a formal observance in some churches, with specific themes for each week. The exact start date varies slightly, as the day of the week on which Christmas falls varies. It always ends December 24 and includes four Sundays. I have […]
Gratitude
I wasn’t sure I was going to post anything this week. I usually post on Thursdays, and the Thursday that happens tomorrow is Thanksgiving. We’re supposed to spend the day eating and being grateful. All while plotting our Black Friday strategy, right? The original plan for today – best laid, no doubt – was to […]
Milky Gray
I cannot get warm today. It’s in the mid-50s in Ohio, so either I’m getting sick, the planets are misaligned, or I’m anticipating opening weekend of Frozen 2. (I have no plans to see Frozen 2 this weekend, so … dunno.) I mean, it is overcast and a few sprinkles of rain have fallen. But […]
Trust & Let It Go
I want to write something meaningful and profound today, really I do. I started with a quiet, calming instrumental soundtrack in my earbuds, but it was insufficient to drown out what seems to be a b@!%h session occurring at the table next to me in the coffeeshop. Story of my life and certainly a cultural […]
Bonus Day
I’m coming at you live this week from a Praise Jesus jury duty was cancelled day. My schedule runneth over, I didn’t really have the time to spare, and my prayers have been answered. I’ve accomplished a much overdue oil change and rotation of tires on my car. I even accomplished a wee bit of […]
My Brain is Full
I reached a point earlier this week where my brain just ceased to work. I am, as a general rule, what they call a high capacity person. High potential or highly competitive in corporate speak. Perhaps it’s a sign of dementia and senility, but more than likely it’s middle aged overload and a desperate need […]
California Dreaming
Are you singing it with me? I had to learn that song on the Hammond organ as a child. #JennIsSoCool The leaves aren’t brown with a gray sky quite yet, but the oppressive 90 deg F temperatures I returned to in Ohio are predicted to go bye-bye after today. Praise Jesus. And no, I don’t […]
To NoVA and Beyond
When last we spoke, I was having fun saying “Belshazzar” as many times as possible. I was reminded this week how fun it is to say “Djibouti”. Bonus points will be awarded to those aware of how to pronounce Djibouti, those who know Djibouti is a country, and those who know where Djibouti is. Last […]