By: Jennifer Richardson Holt This weekend we in America honor our veterans. I feel like, and I am most certainly talking to myself here, that this is a terribly underappreciated holiday. We are a very patriotic country and we do try to do a good bit to honor those who have served but I don’tContinue reading “A Grateful Nation 11/12/2023”
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Familiar and Not So Much 11/5/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt In the grand scheme of things, it probably shouldn’t have been as impactful as it was. It was pretty much an average Friday night. Sure, there were a lot of people. There was a lot of bustling activity. There was definitely a lot of excitement. But I most certainly didn’t seeContinue reading “Familiar and Not So Much 11/5/2023”
A Few Points of Lack 10/29/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt We were heading to my husband’s grandparents’ home for lunch after church this past Sunday. On our way there, we got to see something that we very rarely see in our area. While driving through farmland with livestock is very commonplace, this livestock we saw that day specifically is almost neverContinue reading “A Few Points of Lack 10/29/2023”
Apologies in Advance 10/22/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am genuinely at a loss today. I haven’t the foggiest idea of what to write about. I have done this in the past and just began writing and hoped for the best. When I do this, I usually stumble upon some topic. I am trying it right now, but IContinue reading “Apologies in Advance 10/22/2023”
The Reciprocal Tradition 10/15/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I was preparing my daughter’s lunch to take to school a few days ago. I put all the non-refrigerated bits in the night before. The final addition is always the napkin. True, adding it could likely be a tad ridiculous since I am pretty sure she almost never uses it. IContinue reading “The Reciprocal Tradition 10/15/2023”
And Away We Go 10/8/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt At the time this is published, I will be on vacation. If you’re a long-time reader, then I know what you are thinking. You are concerned that you are about to get another lengthy diatribe about my beloved vacation destination of choice. While I could easily go on for an indefiniteContinue reading “And Away We Go 10/8/2023”
Unrivaled Ferocity 10/1/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Lately I have been thinking about a certain term that is readily thrown about. I’m pretty sure most of you will have heard of this phrase. I’ve seen it on T-shirts and on stickers on cars. If I am honest, I wouldn’t mind having one of those shirts myself. The termContinue reading “Unrivaled Ferocity 10/1/2023”
All the Time 9/24/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt This is the time of year that the days get shorter. Well, the light does. I am assured that there are still in fact 24 hours in a day, but I am not sure that the proverbial “they” are correct on this. It seems to me that at this time ofContinue reading “All the Time 9/24/2023”
Above and Beyond 9/17/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I had an existential moment recently. It started, as many of my random trains of thought do, on a ride taking my daughter to school in the morning. I think it is because of the timing. Something about dawn and dusk really tend to speak to me. I don’t know ifContinue reading “Above and Beyond 9/17/2023”
Leaving the Zone 9/10/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am undecided how I feel about progress. To call it a love/hate relationship seems terribly trite, but I don’t know that there is anything that describes it as accurately. I have always been averse to change I suppose. Well of course I say that, but any change that is exceptionallyContinue reading “Leaving the Zone 9/10/2023”
A Somewhat Civil War
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt We’ve made it to the “ber” months. I have to admit that this is my absolute favorite time of year. Almost all the things I love are in these months. We have fall, which, don’t worry, I’m not going to tax you with another love letter for autumn. Don’t tempt meContinue reading “A Somewhat Civil War”
A Small Town Thursday Night 8/27/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt There is just something about the start of high school football in a small southern town. This is a time of year that is full of reminiscence for me. I suppose this is mostly caused by the fact that the school that my daughter attends is the same one I attendedContinue reading “A Small Town Thursday Night 8/27/2023”
Some Things Never Change 8/20/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I work at a major university. This makes for a variety of experiences in my workday. I cannot say that all experiences are glowing accolades of the American education system. It does happen but not always. I also get a vast array of observations of the young people of today. IContinue reading “Some Things Never Change 8/20/2023”
Roulette, but not Russian 8/13/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Another blog and I’m looking out the window. Things have been a tad strange lately. And by things, I mean the weather. And if you are groaning and/or rolling your eyes right now thinking that you are about to have to read about the weather, then yes, you are but, it’sContinue reading “Roulette, but not Russian 8/13/2023”
Noticing Things 8/6/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt As I am writing this, I am watching hummingbirds. They put on quite a show around my house. I have a few feeders out and they do partake of them as well as my flowers, but their entertainment factor isn’t so much just a human observing a tiny, feathered comet flittingContinue reading “Noticing Things 8/6/2023”
Not Quite Yet 7/30/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am having a significant case of the “almost”. Let me explain. I am at that time of year when all sorts of things are getting ready to begin. All sorts of happenings are right around the corner. All the busyness is visible, but just off in the distance. This isContinue reading “Not Quite Yet 7/30/2023”
Half a Century 7/23/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt To celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary my daughter said that I should say, “Joe and Linda have been married for a while now. Let’s all be proud for them and sing them a song gracefully.” While I appreciate her desire for simplicity, I don’t think I’ll have us all do that. Continue reading “Half a Century 7/23/2023”
Fear, Frustration and a Kid’s Show 7/16/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt A few days ago, I was about to take our new puppy, who isn’t really all that new anymore, out into the back yard. I had just stirred her from what was apparently a rather glorious nap, and she was a tad on the limp side in my arms. Well, herContinue reading “Fear, Frustration and a Kid’s Show 7/16/2023”
Alien Visitation 7/9/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I heard the other day of someone coming to my area for a job interview. They were coming from Canada. I tried to think what it might be like for someone to come from somewhere else like that to where I call home. I know, Canada isn’t like someone coming fromContinue reading “Alien Visitation 7/9/2023”
Locally Wild 7/2/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt When I was young a show came on public television that I enjoyed. If I am not mistaken it came on Saturday afternoons. The television show was Mutual of Omaha’s Wild America. I cannot remember the fellow’s name that narrated it, but he most assuredly had the voice for it. IContinue reading “Locally Wild 7/2/2023”
Trying to Make Notes 6/25/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt And again, we’ve come to the conundrum. I put fingers to keyboard today without the faintest clue as to where they may end up. I had some ideas at one point in the week but looking back on them, what I had was the equivalent to being in the kitchen andContinue reading “Trying to Make Notes 6/25/2023”
Marked on the Calendar 6/18/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I remember when I was little my Daddy and I would go out on what we called dates. I don’t remember all the details exactly, but I do very clearly remember most of those dates involved us getting ice cream cones. It could have even been before there was an optionContinue reading “Marked on the Calendar 6/18/2023”
A Quick Progression 6/11/2023
Today I want to relate the events of seven years ago this coming Tuesday. It is quite a tale. I am one of the main characters, so I suppose it is my story to tell however I see fit. I hope you all find it of interest. I don’t think I have told this storyContinue reading “A Quick Progression 6/11/2023”
A Journey from the Stovetop 6/4/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Isn’t it funny the little things that jar memories? It could be one of the most miniscule details and suddenly lifetimes worth of recollections just flood your mind. That is what has happened to me this week. It was a veritable domino effect. It all started with something little that meritedContinue reading “A Journey from the Stovetop 6/4/2023”
Aftermath 5/28/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt If you read last week’s blog, you know that my entire world has shifted rather significantly on its axis. I no longer have the carefree existence that I once had. I knew the changes were coming and I brought them upon myself, well, technically it was mostly my husband if we’reContinue reading “Aftermath 5/28/2023”
Prose and Possibilities 