Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Glasses and Contacts

Posted on February 27, 2022 by TheJessicaness

As much as I forget how old I am, because I look and feel so young, my body is keeping count of the years and maintaining processes that come with the success of age and annual birthdays. This Valentine’s Day, … Continue reading →

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In Search of Silence

Posted on February 22, 2022 by TheJessicaness

SATURDAYSome people spend the weekend looking for distractions but after a busy week of dealing with the noisy other, Caleb and I find our escape in the peace of the desert. There is a calm here that is covered in … Continue reading →

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Road Trip of Christmas Past

Posted on December 31, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Dad has already posted about my arrival and first day on the road and looks forward to what I’ll say about the trip — the one he invited me on just days before going. I was excited, of course, and … Continue reading →

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A Day in Phoenix

Posted on August 10, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Start the morning with a 50-minute walk on a different path around the neighborhood and I’m partially distracted while on the phone. I’ll borrow one of Caroline’s shirts for the day and we leave to return the rental car. I … Continue reading →

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Flies and Switchbacks

Posted on August 9, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Dad is up early because his CPAP was busy picking up the pungent smells in the hotel room and delivering them to his nostrils with added humidity. Last night’s restaurant will recommend their competition, less than half a mile up … Continue reading →

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