Tag Archives: Kansas

Only for Certain People

Posted on September 3, 2013 by TheJessicaness

If last night wasn’t romantic enough, this morning proves even more so. We get to watch the sunrise on the water, take a shower together, and drink fresh made coffee. We thought about washing in the lake, but that moment didn’t … Continue reading →

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Denied Food on Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Cronuts for breakfast. Anyone whose had one, that’s not on a diet, should agree that it’s a delicious option – but we are in for a surprise. Still fluffy and light, Caleb has no problem cutting them down the middle. … Continue reading →

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My Third Funeral

Posted on December 28, 2004 by TheJessicaness

[My first funeral, at 8 years old, was for my step-siblings’ mom in Kentucky. My second funeral, at 14 years old, was for a senior classmate and fellow clarinetist in Texas.] I woke up at 8:21 and had to wait … Continue reading →

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Kansas Keepsake Kid

Posted on January 3, 1985 by TheJessicaness

It all started in a small town in Minneapolis, Kansas on October 2, 1964. A child was born to the name of Sheila Darlene Clark. She was brought to a home at 708 Delia Ave where she was met by … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Graduation

Posted on May 22, 1983 by TheJessicaness

One day little Sheila goes to school and eight years later gets this fancy piece of paper. She performs a monologue her junior year of high school like I did as a freshman. “Suitable for Hanging: A Comedy Three Acts” … Continue reading →

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