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An Album of the Unknowns

Posted on December 18, 2018 by TheJessicaness

I’ve gotten into another cleaning mood where I attempt to get rid of some things and usually end up reminiscing and reorganizing more than anything. I grabbed a shoebox full of pictures and letters and other items of Mom’s memories. … Continue reading →

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What is Grief?

Posted on March 9, 2017 by TheJessicaness

Grief is waking up in tears at the thought of another day without her and thinking about the last car accident when you were with her. Grief is sobbing in public and trying to catch the snot with your short … 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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Mom: 2-year-old​ to high school sophomore

Posted on September 9, 1981 by TheJessicaness

2 years old, 1966 3 years old, 1967 4 years old, 1968 kindergarten, 1970-71 1st grade, 1971-72 2nd grade, 1972-73 3rd grade, 1973-74 4th grade, 1974-75 5th grade, 1975-76 12 years old, 6th grade, 1976 13 years old, 7th grade, … Continue reading →

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