Category Archives: Holidays

Santa Season

Posted on December 23, 2017 by TheJessicaness

  Our neighborhood had their lights, inflatables, and projectors up the day after Thanksgiving; one yard has been completely overtaken with decorations. Another trend though; three renters in the area have been evicted — one so the owner’s daughter could … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Less Broken

Posted on December 21, 2017 by TheJessicaness

  It has been nine weeks since I broke my first proximal phalanx on my left foot. Since then, I have volunteered at Hawking STEAM Charter School for a couple of weeks and was able to administer the PACER test … Continue reading →

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All the Turkeys Together

Posted on November 27, 2017 by TheJessicaness

Caleb and I have always enjoyed seeing family over the holidays as it’s the most guaranteed time off in the military. We would buy the turkey or Tofurky and then the fake tree with lights and gifts to go under … Continue reading →

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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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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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