Category Archives: Books

Select Spirits

Posted on September 30, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I was doing well keeping track of the months as they passed. Then I went back to school and pretended to forget about September, which reminds me of a song about when September ends, so I will be writing about … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Awhile

Posted on July 25, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I grab a banana from the fruit basket. I skip the dive skin today and pull my wetsuit on over my Sharkskin that will keep me warmer, even if the sleeves bunch up. The divers’ gear is set close to … Continue reading →

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From Bridge to Harbour in Sydney

Posted on July 20, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I wake at 1030pm and 230am again, but sleep till 4am while dreaming about eating snacks in an empty house with Zeus (my favorite golden doodle). I read a bit from Behave by R.M. Sapolsky before remembering that writing during … Continue reading →

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Can I Get a Ride?

Posted on June 17, 2026 by TheJessicaness

After we pack up camp, we stop at the Tioga Gas Mart, but are saving our appetites for lunch in Bishop at Erick Schat’s Bakkerÿ. Then Caleb can introduce his sister to the Manzanar National Historic Site, which I visited … Continue reading →

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Imprints of May

Posted on May 31, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I partially unpack my suitcase over a few days. I’m not sure why the hesitation, but I’m in no hurry to put my clothes away. I’ve been accepted to USF and will be going to the St Pete Campus. For … Continue reading →

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