Author Archives: Jeanne

So, the prompt to write about today is “describe the happiest day of your life” Happy – meaning “greatly pleased and content” is from the 1520s. To describe the “happiest day” I suppose would mean picking a day or event that … Continue reading →

There was an old TV show “I Remember Mama” and the idea of a smell linked to a memory brings that to mind and my mama! A great cook who combined comfort foods and wonderful flavors with love means smells … Continue reading →

My fear was more of a phobia—an intense, irrational fear. A fear that would force me to run wildly for safety if I even thought there was a frog around . . . yeah, a frog! It did not matter … Continue reading →

What is your preferred mode of travel? “It depends” is the answer to most questions, I heard a Buddhist teacher say and giving a really good illustration. SO, what is my preferred mode of travel? my answer is: IT DEPENDS . … Continue reading →

IF I had a billion US dollars, how would I spend it? there was a time I would have answered that pretty quickly with an endless list of items I thought would make me “happy.” Age 25 List (only partial … Continue reading →

This is about “household” chores—there are other chores, of course, but I think many of the struggles are the same. —- “I challenge you to a duel,” I said to the dirty floor I saw in my kitchen. It stubbornly … Continue reading →

How do I define success? My definition of “success” has been changing since my first of many “failures.” When I failed to do or be what I expected at the time, I usually spent my time condemning myself and feeling … Continue reading →

I learned to read before I started school and I have been a voracious reader all my life. MANY BOOKS have CHANGED my life, SAVED my life, INFUSED hope in my struggles, GUIDED me to look more deeply into my … Continue reading →

memorable means: easily remembered . . . noteworthy—YES! Many years ago, I had a cat named “Tipsy” (as a kitten he staggered as he learned to walk, hence the name). We were bonded over the years. Whenever I sat down, … Continue reading →

family tree . . . family . . .