Tag Archives: rain

Land of Saints and Scholars

Posted on May 16, 2024 by TheJessicaness

Christianity quickly spread throughout Ireland after arriving around 400 AD. The convents and monasteries that followed became educational institutions that led to the island’s Golden Age while the falling of the Roman Empire plunged most of the rest of Europe … Continue reading →

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All About the Food

Posted on December 22, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I put my feet out of the blankets so that the cold will help the itch of my bug-bitten swollen ankles, scratch them on the top sheet for a bit, then tuck them back in. I’ll wake at 430 after … Continue reading →

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How to Spend a Rainy Day

Posted on December 16, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I’ll wake up with the headache I went to sleep with so I lay back down while Caleb gets ready. The forecast is rain all day so we’ve made indoor plans. We’ll start with breakfast at Johnny Grits, a southern-style … Continue reading →

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A Walk to Croydon

Posted on October 25, 2020 by TheJessicaness

The rain actually stopped for a bit and the sun was so damn bright as it shined in the sky and reflected off the wet pavement. I hadn’t bothered to bring sunglasses again because they end up taking up valuable … Continue reading →

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Typical Day

Posted on January 9, 2018 by TheJessicaness

Q&A a Day: Was today typical? Why or why not? It was not. Caleb has already been to the gym by the time I get up. I go to the gym to ride with my new friend (I’m inspiring) and … Continue reading →

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