I didn’t know what to expect visiting Andersonville National Historic Site and the National Prisoner of War Museum, but hearing about prisoners racing lice during moments of boredom made my ears perk up. The scene was set with artifacts displayed throughout the museum, like a crocheted cross made from a sharpened toothbrush. My curiosity aboutContinue reading “Break Down the Walls”
Category Archives: Writings
Magic All Around
Strawberry bushes hold magic. Domes cover them, the towering, fan-like protrusions one may call leaves. They are their protection, like a parasol for a far too fair maiden. Their flowers act like flags, soaring toward the sky and waving their delicate petals like that same lady’s handkerchief at the chivalrous and life-giving honey bees. OnceContinue reading “Magic All Around”
The Frog’s Forecast
My first step of the day is lowering my gaze three feet down and inspecting the three holes of the protruding PVC pipe for frogs. I’d prepared myself for only vacancies and was already partially regretting moving the frog condo from the “hopping good” spot where it once sat. So shoot me to the moon!Continue reading “The Frog’s Forecast”
Door Open Person
Six forty-five is calm in my house. Okay, I lied. The two cats, whose combined age doesn’t quite reach three, see me exiting the bedroom, and their pointed ears and saucer eyes tell me something big was happening, and I’m now disturbing them. I don’t care. I’m on a mission this morning. Two best friendsContinue reading “Door Open Person”
Bedtime Negotiations
I’m bulldozing all the non-marshmallow Lucky Charms into my mouth, leaving behind colorful islands of marshmallow. I like saving the best for last, just like how I eat pizza backwards, leaving the cheesiest and sauciest bites for the end. Because Evelyn wants to be checked in on at bedtime, she’s put me on a ten-minuteContinue reading “Bedtime Negotiations”
Permission To Be or Not
Why couldn’t baking powder and baking soda be named something like peanut butter and jelly? Different. Distinct. Impossible to confuse and accidentally sabotage a muffin recipe. This is a remembered 3 a.m. thought, where solutions to the world’s problems are available like Hot-N-Ready pizzas at Little Caesars. That pizza reference is likely because ten stackedContinue reading “Permission To Be or Not”
Fresh Fish Fry
I’ve been too busy socializing to write lately. I know you understand. I’ll get the writing bug back soon! Love, Jaclynn
Strolling Macon
Chasing Conversation
I’m reinvigorated in my Spanish-learning journey. Seeking everyday conversation, I initially browsed for MasterChef and reality shows, but after spending some time on a site out of Spain, several documentaries and comedies stood out. So far, I’ve watched A Quiet Man (Un Hombre Tranquilo), about the man who helped pioneer gay rights in the 1980sContinue reading “Chasing Conversation”
Waiting On A Grocery list
I have had ten thoughts about what to write. Part of me feels raw. Another feels silly. And another is just going through the motions. Each perspective presents a completely different tale. The silly part wanted to share a prank I’m pulling on a friend, along with the domino chain of events that led toContinue reading “Waiting On A Grocery list”