Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Hawaii and Headlights 

Posted on November 23, 2016 by TheJessicaness

Caleb enjoyed the morning to himself and woke me eventually. I’m usually the one raring to go. I ask if he’s going to grab his four beers, but someone pilfered three, so he’s leaving the last one. We stop at … Continue reading →

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Volcanoes and Rain

Posted on November 22, 2016 by TheJessicaness

Caleb got up before my alarm and we were both in the kitchen when ours rang together. I cut up the two abui from yesterday into quarters and the edges are quick to brown. The inside is as soft as ripe persimmon … Continue reading →

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Hostel in Hilo

Posted on November 21, 2016 by TheJessicaness

I fought myself this morning between sleeping in and jumping out of bed. I was still under the covers 45 minutes later. We collected our things, grabbed a snack with juice from the hotel buffet, and went to the dive … Continue reading →

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Our 50th State

Posted on November 20, 2016 by TheJessicaness

Alaska and Hawaii seemed out of reach, but so did the other 47 states as I grew up in Florence, Texas. I used to wish for a Disney ending or the American dream, but I’ve gotten more than a pumpkin carriage … Continue reading →

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Wedding Weekend

Posted on November 7, 2016 by TheJessicaness

Caleb took me to lunch as our last meal together before four days apart. I ate half my rice at noon and prepared for the haboob at 4:15. I only had to endure the high winds for ten minutes before … Continue reading →

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