Category Archives: Places

Falling Behind in Missouri

Posted on May 3, 2025 by TheJessicaness

We were up early enough; the fridge made sure of that. The woman at the front desk last night led me to believe she had upgraded our room, but we got what we paid for minus a deluxe breakfast that … 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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Perry, GA to Manchester, TN

Posted on May 1, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Last night was ridiculous. I lay there thinking about how I forgot to mention busting my hand on the doorknob while carrying boxes, leaving a bruise between my knuckles. Then I wondered how I could leave out all the pink … Continue reading →

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Sponge Docks with Aunt Lois

Posted on March 2, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Aunt Lois is on her way to the Sponge Docks at 830, so I am too. I park by Rusty Bellies, and she’s in the fenced-in parking lot for Hellas Restaurant. We start the morning with her buying a new … Continue reading →

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100+ Things That Made 2024

Posted on December 30, 2024 by TheJessicaness

1. Watching Zeus, a golden doodle, for the holiday week2. Finding a half-done cross-stitch tree for me to finish3. Remembering to do my Q&A books since we forgot last year4. Dad calling to reminisce about a trip we took and … Continue reading →

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