My least favorite question of all time, “So you gonna have another one?” slipped right out of my uncle’s mouth, right there in the church’s basement post-funeral. Internally, I cringed as I saw the hopeful anticipation in his and his wife’s eyes, waiting for my response. “Not happening,” I said, and I could practically seeContinue reading “A Farewell to Grandma”
Category Archives: Writings
Mastering Moments
“You’ll never get eaten by an alligator,” I reassured Evelyn as her fear of the toothy, snouted swimmer took hold of her imagination. It seemed I had managed to provide some comfort because she responded with a heartfelt, “Thank you, Mommy.” Our attention then shifted to the world of baseball, where the Mariners were dominatingContinue reading “Mastering Moments”
Couples Counseling: Part Duel
After a significant break in our communication journey, our couple from part one is now ready to embark on part two. “Do we want to pick up where we left off last time?” I inquire, curious about any updates. However, met with silence, one promotes me, “Where was that?” I gently remind them, “You feltContinue reading “Couples Counseling: Part Duel”
Lost Keys and Lofted Dreams
After countless hours of poring over house plans, Dave and I have finally found the one that captivates us. Its defining feature is the tall vaulted ceiling in the family room, with fans and rustic wooden beams. It gives the impression of a cozy cabin tucked away in the forest. However, there’s one aspect thatContinue reading “Lost Keys and Lofted Dreams”
Working It Out, Counseling Style
Today at work, I had a truly meaningful day. It all began with a silver-haired gentleman who shared an unforgettable story of a night out on the town with a date who had more red flags than a Moroccan football stadium. He turned to me with a heavy sigh and in earnest said, “Write meContinue reading “Working It Out, Counseling Style”
Falling for Fall
Did you hear about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? Me neither. Shifting our attention from the world of celebrities, it’s now the squirrels’ time to shine. Much like CPAs buried in spreadsheets during tax season, these little marathon runners are currently in full swing, darting across streets, leaping from limb to limb, and tirelessly hustlingContinue reading “Falling for Fall”
Viva Las Vegas
After you do a good deed do you ever expect balloons to drop from the ceiling and a camera crew to rush up, thrusting a microphone towards you, asking, “What do you, Good Samaritan, plan to do with your million dollars?” I almost slipped that extra ten bucks into my pocket after receiving the incorrectContinue reading “Viva Las Vegas”
Sleepy Head
I intended to lay with Evelyn until she fell asleep. But then I, too, fell sleep. Oops. Since there’s not much time to write, I’ll meet you here tomorrow with double the amount to share. Muah! Jaclynn
Spilling the Beans
I had a really good day. Despite carrying Evelyn out to Winco as she screamed, “I want Daddy,” and heads and eyes fell on me, as my quick-paced trot exuded a “There’s nothing to see here” energy. Once in the car, it took a couple of minutes for her to calm, but our talk, aboutContinue reading “Spilling the Beans”
From Pen to Keyboard
When I have nothing to write, I take myself back in time to me, my journal, and a pen. I’d talk about my dilemmas, boy troubles, or simple updates. I liked the privacy, whereas this – obviously not that – can feel like me in a glass box writing with people peering over my shoulder.Continue reading “From Pen to Keyboard”
Going On 40 