Category Archives: Military

100+ Things That Made 2025

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TheJessicaness

1. Al gifting me a radio for the hike (that’s too big to bring)2. Terry trying to print me a new phone case (three times) and another one that cracked3. Karley gifting me matchy pants in a different color4. Holding … Continue reading →

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I Blinked

Posted on November 15, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I’ve always struggled with the question, “What do you do?” and it throws people off more now when they hear that neither Caleb nor I work, but I still wonder where my days go. The few pictures I do have … Continue reading →

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Day 34 – A Night at China Lake

Posted on June 27, 2025 by TheJessicaness

It is nice to sleep in, something I just talked about not being able to do (in a tent), but a luxury when your eyes can’t register sunrise or your body the urgency to gain miles in the desert before … Continue reading →

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More Than Potatoes

Posted on May 15, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Thursday morning has us driving along the Columbia River, with Washington trees and a railroad around us and Oregon across the water. Caleb points out that we will be hiking over the Bridge of the Gods on foot in a … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Roads Body Count

Posted on May 2, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb tries the pancake maker machine (two griddles with a glass viewing window) after we load the car in a lot that smells like horse manure. I’m not usually one to look at so many carcasses and try to avoid … Continue reading →

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