One Word Resolution 2012: Be

My 2012 One Word Resolution is Be. Really it’s sort of a catch all word, be. I had a hard time narrowing my word choice down, seeing as it is nearing the end of the New Year season, I figured I’d best be getting on with things. Be: kind, daring, selfless, funny, willing, faithful, connected, [...]

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Top 10 Projects of 2011

Hey Y’all, Before setting my One Word Resolution for 2012 I want to reflect a little on 2011. Here is my Top 10 Projects in 2011 list. 10. Snowboard getaway to Tahoe, CA – ‘it takes a village’ to leave all 4 kids behind for 6 days!   9. Homemade Valentine Truffles from my Mother-in-law, [...]

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Are you there Blog? It’s me Jessy.

I’ m not sure what to say about my life. I only know that it feels good to type. My life sprawls out on the screen in front of me like an open book. I read my own blog to see where I’ve been and where I’m going. For 3 1/2 years I’ve come to [...]

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Lost and Found

The dog days of summer are almost over. In Minnesota, I am heading into the weird transitional mini-season that holds the State Fair and Halloween decor, beach swimming and school supplies. So before, the boat, the marshmallows, and the sunscreen are all a distant memory, I want to show you what is in the “lost [...]

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FOCUS – the question words

Finding Opportunities for Concentration to Understand Something -Jess @ Just aBlink I don’t often have time to think. Sounds dumb, but it’s true. Spending time in a good ‘think’ to remember where I’ve been and where I am going is a wonderful blessing. Much of my attention while raising little ones is focused on the who, [...]

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Small Town Stroll – solo

A stone’s throw away from my new house lie acres of  farms and one small town. The town has art, rusty cars and a tiny library. The farms have cows and  cow smells, oh, and lots of rows of corn. The kids think we moved to the country when really it’s just farms being swallowed [...]

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Irresistible Fleeting Moments – thoughts on being a SAHM

I hear a common reaction about my stay-at-home gig. “How can you do it? You’re so brave!” Brave, really? I think I’ll keep bravery to describe soldiers or missionaries. Although, tackling diaper changes needs bravery now and then. I’d classify my characteristic as “willing”. As far as, “How can I do it?”  My gut response is, [...]

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Light – a poem and photo

When the house is still, Morning light greets my kitchen window sill. It passes by the cupboard door, Pressing a glare onto the floor. Coffee brews with a whooshing-tink, While I posture my thoughts at the sink. When the house is alive, I work hard  just to survive. Endless clean socks to fold, Four children [...]

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Summer Bucket List

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2011 New Year ‘One Word’ Resolution

Last year, 2010, I focused on the word ENRICH. I sought ways to enrich my experiences as a mother, wife and artist. I tackled my biggest fear, the sewing machine. I took time to give back to the community through MOPS. I stitched together important relationships in my family. It was a great year! Onto, [...]

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