By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is a frustrating thing to want to write a piece of gratitude and honor for someone and know that whatever you write will fall immensely short. Nevertheless, ineptitude has never stopped me from allowing the words to spill forth so here I begin. The day this post publishes is theContinue reading “An Inept but Heartfelt Tribute 12/12/2021”
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Beyond the Ocean Blue 12/5/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Today’s blog is going to seem rather random. And yes, I did chuckle a bit as I typed that because, let us be honest, we know that is a moniker that can be applied to the majority of my writing. What I am going to talk about today is something IContinue reading “Beyond the Ocean Blue 12/5/2021”
Customary Continuity 11/28/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt What is the first thing that you think of when I say the word tradition? Now hear me out, and I beg of you to not prepare your eyes for a massive roll too quickly. I know this time of year we think of lots of customary things that have toContinue reading “Customary Continuity 11/28/2021”
Past the Plate 11/21/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt A beloved American holiday is upon us. When this blog publishes we will have mere days until we embark on the celebration that makes a seemingly random Thursday the stuff of which memories are made. I have talked about this holiday ad nauseum I am certain. It really does have plentyContinue reading “Past the Plate 11/21/2021”
The Extra of the Ordinary 11/14/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is a special time of year. And yes, I do in fact know how trite that sentence was, but trust me I am going somewhere. While yes it is the beginning of some very major holiday celebrations it is also a time of year, for me at least, that specialContinue reading “The Extra of the Ordinary 11/14/2021”
The Bird Wasn’t Wrong 11/7/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt There was a toucan on a kid’s cereal commercial when I was growing up that gave people the very interesting advice to “Follow your nose”. Now if you are not from America, you may not know the cartoon bird I reference. He advertised a questionably fruit flavored cereal that didn’t particularlyContinue reading “The Bird Wasn’t Wrong 11/7/2021”
Just Slightly Inexplicable 10/31/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I don’t like being afraid. I know it is the time of year for such things and many people seem to revel in it but no, I do not like being afraid. Apparently there are people who pay a great deal of money to enjoy amazingly elaborate attractions at this timeContinue reading “Just Slightly Inexplicable 10/31/2021”
The Last Quarter’s Spell 10/24/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt This time of year is mystical to me. That is the best word that I can think of to describe it. And yes, before you even say anything (assuming you discuss my blog with anyone or if you, like myself, talk to yourself when you read things) I am indeed aboutContinue reading “The Last Quarter’s Spell 10/24/2021”
From the Special Files 10/17/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Sometimes it just happens. You see something that leaves an indelible mark on you. It can be enormous and grand on some epic scale. It can just as easily be simple and small. I suppose it could downright be absolutely anything. I know what you’re thinking. Wow, you are really graspingContinue reading “From the Special Files 10/17/2021”
Native Harvests 10/10/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I live in a place steeped in history. No, it’s no England with its thousands of years of society and whatnot but, for America, there is a lot here. I live in a town with a name from the native peoples that were here. The towns surrounding my town all haveContinue reading “Native Harvests 10/10/2021”
The Graceful Magnolia 10/3/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I took my daughter to one of her favorite playgrounds earlier this week. It is called locally known as the monkey park because apparently back in the day when we as a society weren’t as concerned about the well-being and comfort of our animals in captivity, there were monkeys kept inContinue reading “The Graceful Magnolia 10/3/2021”
Just a Bit Fallish 9/26/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt If you’ve read my blog at all you know how I feel about autumn. If you ask my husband, when this time of year rolls around I write about the season entirely too much. I can’t help it though! Everything about this time of year aches to be written about. HeContinue reading “Just a Bit Fallish 9/26/2021”
Inherited Passions 9/19/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt A conversation with my coworker gave me the content for this blog. It was one of those conversations that I am famous for that may start off innocently about football or maybe even work (we do occasionally talk about that at work, not often but it happens) and somehow the trainContinue reading “Inherited Passions 9/19/2021”
The Natural Perspective 9/12/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt My cat is a tad on the ruthless side. I suppose it is innate to most of his species. I guess he really can’t help but fight the urge to unleash the fury that is the miniature leopard within him. He does it in some more innocuous and endearing forms. HeContinue reading “The Natural Perspective 9/12/2021”
The Journey 9/5/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt If you read last week’s blog you know that the times for me they were trying. At that point I was praying for many things. I needed endurance, strength, faith, hope and probably most significantly perspective. This week the road is not so low and dark and the sky above isContinue reading “The Journey 9/5/2021”
Notes from the Depths 8/29/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt If you have read many of my blogs you know that I love the mountains. If I have to be honest I do also love the rolling plains of the valleys as well. This week however has been more of the figurative hills and valleys and those valleys have been overwhelminglyContinue reading “Notes from the Depths 8/29/2021”
The Music of the Miniscule 8/22/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I saw something the other day that I have never seen before. Now mind you, it is something that has probably been there for me to see before now, but I didn’t see it until the last few days. While driving to work the bright August sun was in my face. Continue reading “The Music of the Miniscule 8/22/2021”
Raising Anchor 8/15/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am not ready. I thought I was going to be but that was when this moment was what seemed like eons away. You know how some things feel like they are in a future so distant that there really is no point in concerning yourself with them now? Oh butContinue reading “Raising Anchor 8/15/2021”
A Generous Crop 8/8/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt These days are times of plenty. It is in this last chunk of deplorably hot summer, when in other climates the autumnal respite is fast approaching, in these parts the heat and its ever-present companion humidity, fling upon us the most fervent of aggression to prove that fall is not aroundContinue reading “A Generous Crop 8/8/2021”
Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere 8/1/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt My husband called it. He knew as he watched me take pictures of some of our adventures from last weekend what was coming. Several times, while watching me take the pictures, then watching me me look at said pictures and upon hearing me discuss these same pictures, he announced, “I feelContinue reading “Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere 8/1/2021”
The Fountain of Youth 7/25/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt This week has been one of those weeks. Any time I have the slightest moment of peace, my mind immediately moves on to all the things that are up and coming in the days ahead and while my actual person may not be busy for that moment, my brain still managesContinue reading “The Fountain of Youth 7/25/2021”
The Pointless Practice 7/18/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am unbelievably skilled in the art of worry. I call it an art because when you do it as much and to the level of involvement that I do it, it goes far beyond just an action. Please note I do not make this claim with any sort of pleasureContinue reading “The Pointless Practice 7/18/2021”
Afternoon Enchantment 7/11/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt There is just something about being outside right before a summer storm. I have always been bewitched by those fleeting moments when the atmosphere melts from a blinding sear. How could one not love those moments when everything changes from heat and oppression to all that is cool and shadow. WhileContinue reading “Afternoon Enchantment 7/11/2021”
A Party for 245 7/4/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt This holiday has always intrigued me on multiple levels. I have always found it of utmost interest of how we choose to celebrate it, what it means and how it makes people feel. This year has proven no different. When a country celebrates its birth, I suppose there are bound toContinue reading “A Party for 245 7/4/2021”
Contrast 6/27/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt My life as of late has been one great collection of contrasts. I suppose today I have come here to talk about these various contradictions. If for no other reason perhaps in reading you will be able to relate to some of them or at the very least be amused byContinue reading “Contrast 6/27/2021”
Prose and Possibilities 