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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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Clouds, Rocks, and Signs

Posted on December 20, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I didn’t recognize the park last night, Stephen F. Austin State Park, the same one we stayed at just eight nights ago on our way east. In my defense, we had set up in the dark spot amongst the RVs, … Continue reading →

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A Day in Phoenix

Posted on August 10, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Start the morning with a 50-minute walk on a different path around the neighborhood and I’m partially distracted while on the phone. I’ll borrow one of Caroline’s shirts for the day and we leave to return the rental car. I … Continue reading →

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Hiking In the Hills

Posted on August 4, 2021 by TheJessicaness

We choose this Wednesday to sleep in till 6am, like a bunch of loafers, but what I don’t know yet is Dad’s definition of a hike and that we would need the energy for the day of exploration ahead. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Through Antelope Country

Posted on July 31, 2021 by TheJessicaness

I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to wake up with the sun as living in San Diego feels like being in the bed of a giant who sleeps in till 10 or 11am each day and leaves its large gray … Continue reading →

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