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”
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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”
Magic Spells and Sawdust 6/20/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Hopefully, you’ll indulge me today on a bit of a stroll. In keeping with the holiday at hand I want to wander around the corners of my mind and scrape from my often unimpressive memory some of the best images that I can muster of what comes to mind when IContinue reading “Magic Spells and Sawdust 6/20/2021”
Half a Decade 6/13/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt This is a big day. I actually might go so far as to say this day is downright monumental and honestly I can think of several people who would likely agree and say that description is apt. I actually find myself at a loss for where to start in even approachingContinue reading “Half a Decade 6/13/2021”
Celebrations 6/6/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I was struggling with something to write about this week. Then a friend of mine came to me asking me to put some of her heartfelt thoughts into words since she has born witness to my wordiness and for some reason she found that it would serve well in gathering herContinue reading “Celebrations 6/6/2021”
The Blowing Winds of Change 5/30/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Things are changing. There is a deep restlessness somewhere in the inmost fibers of my being that seem to be from a conglomeration of sources. I won’t say that it is fear, at least not in its entirety though some is there, but in the pit of my stomach there isContinue reading “The Blowing Winds of Change 5/30/2021”
Sometimes Stranger Than Fiction 5/23/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am going to try very earnestly to not let this piece disintegrate into something akin to a rant. What I want to write about is a really very simple topic. Except that it isn’t. I want to approach an age old concept that has been examined and sought after for,Continue reading “Sometimes Stranger Than Fiction 5/23/2021”
Then and Now 5/16/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt My frequent readers will be accustomed to certain pervasive themes in my writing. I hope that you don’t find these repetitive motifs too off putting but I can’t really seem to help it. I guess asking me to stray from some of my more prevalent ideas would be akin to askingContinue reading “Then and Now 5/16/2021”
The Softhearted Sword 5/9/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I grew up loving a strong female character. I have even mentioned in this blog my love of one particular cartoon heroine from my childhood. I have always been enamored by the idea of some strong female character who possesses all the strength and bravery of a traditional male hero whileContinue reading “The Softhearted Sword 5/9/2021”
A Turn of Phrase 5/2/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I was recently exploring a treasure trove of old folkways. I had already been pondering some sayings that were particularly endearing to me and thinking of how I could work them into the blog and I stumbled upon a lady producing a lot of fabulous content in attempt to preserve herContinue reading “A Turn of Phrase 5/2/2021”
Spinning Season 4/25/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is getting to be that time of year. Now, I know you’re thinking that you probably know of which time of year I speak. You are probably thinking about any number of warmer weather outdoor activities, or maybe graduations, or maybe children getting out of school for the summer orContinue reading “Spinning Season 4/25/2021”
Distractions 4/18/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I tend to get enthused about really insignificant things. I admit it. They aren’t bad things or invaluable things but I’m not sure that they are things that most people would let steal their attention like I do. If you have read any of my blogs you know obviously that mostContinue reading “Distractions 4/18/2021”
A Successful Treasure Hunt 4/11/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Have you ever had really random memories just leap into your mind and you cannot for the life of you figure why they’ve suddenly appeared? That has happened to me a great deal as of late. I have had many different little snippets from the past travel through the viewfinder ofContinue reading “A Successful Treasure Hunt 4/11/2021”
Every Blade of Grass 4/4/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am not sure what it is about this year but for some reason my fondness for Easter has grown tremendously. I have always liked it but for some reason this one seems more consequential, more meaningful somehow. This year feels more like all that is springtime and Easter to me. Continue reading “Every Blade of Grass 4/4/2021”
An Anniversary 3/28/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I can’t believe we’ve made it here. I suppose I should have been optimistic and just felt assured I would get to this point but I readily admit that I do, on occasion, lean slightly to the more pessimistic side of the scale. Not full blown pessimism mind you, but ifContinue reading “An Anniversary 3/28/2021”
View of the Equinox from Here 3/21/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Spring snuck up on me this year. One minute there were the light dustings of blossom from stray pear trees and the occasional wild plum out in the bare grey woods and now suddenly everything already has leaves. When did that happen? I suppose it’s appropriate considering, at the time thisContinue reading “View of the Equinox from Here 3/21/2021”
No One But Ghosts 3/14/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I remember when I was very young, probably in lower elementary school when some family had come to visit us. I remember my cousin making a comment that all the adults in the car at the time, which would have had to have consisted of my parents and my aunt andContinue reading “No One But Ghosts 3/14/2021”
Photographing Unicorns 3/7/2021
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is the kind of room where even simple tasks become impossibly complicated. You’ll be certain that the undertaking ahead of you should be easily accomplished and somehow developments appear out of nowhere. It’s such a pleasant little unassuming place too. It doesn’t look like it would lend anything other thanContinue reading “Photographing Unicorns 3/7/2021”
Prose and Possibilities 