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Zuiderzee Museum

Posted on April 28, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I’m up early this morning, so I read a bit of Walking Home before joining everyone for a varied breakfast downstairs. I get to try semolina porridge (griesmeel pap), which is a high-protein alternative to oat yogurt, which has more … Continue reading →

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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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Tiny Excursions Under the Big Sky

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TheJessicaness

We packed up, on a Monday afternoon, for our first trip to Jake’s family cabin near Trout Creek, and brought the kids. These teens might seem doom and gloom when living in their rooms, but escaping to the countryside, where … Continue reading →

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Day 31 – Happy Birthday Soccer Mom

Posted on June 24, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Caleb is ready to dry our clothes that are still damp from hanging all night but Gert wants to surprise Caleb in the lobby at 630, so we have to wait. I wasn’t expecting balloons in front of the door … 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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