Category Archives: Family

The Crooked Road from Bristol to Hillsville

Posted on August 16, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I started driving at 4:40 am after listening to the service attendant crack jokes and try to charge me for yawning, and the truckers talked about their rigs. Today is my last day on the road before meeting up with … Continue reading →

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A Day Across Arizona

Posted on August 11, 2019 by TheJessicaness

I awoke near Willow Beach, tossing and turning, and will continue to do so until the sky starts to lighten before 5am. I was sweaty when I went to sleep, but the temperature finally dropped from 100° to 75° F. … Continue reading →

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When School Binds Your Eyes

Posted on July 28, 2019 by TheJessicaness

Balboa Park Golf Course Spring break has come and gone, and summer is almost over. I finished the spring semester, all 20.5 units, with my first C on my college record. Caleb and I gave our 45-day notice to vacate … Continue reading →

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Virginia Zoological Park

Posted on June 15, 2019 by TheJessicaness

A day at the zoo with Caleb and his brother’s family. The three siamangs, the largest species of gibbons, are found in the forests of Sumatra and Malaysia. A Sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird, is found in the … Continue reading →

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For Sparky

Posted on January 27, 2019 by TheJessicaness

1. It seems like it was just yesterday we brought you home in our hands. You walked between my legs and grew as we explored the lands. The years have gone by and your sight has too. I will miss … Continue reading →

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