By: Jennifer Richardson Holt The last few weeks of writing, I have been a bit more philosophical—if that is the proper adjective. That may be generous. I can’t rightly claim to have thrust upon you anything resembling philosophy. The term suggests profound wisdom, and since I know myself, I doubt that very seriously. Still, theContinue reading “The Beginning of the Beginning 2/15/2026”
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The Fragile Things We Keep 12/14/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Something about this time of year makes me—and I daresay a great many people—especially reminiscent. Traditions are built by pulling meaning from years of moments, and if Christmastime is anything, it is filled with tradition. And if I am anything, it is a sucker for tradition. So I have a lifetimeContinue reading “The Fragile Things We Keep 12/14/2025”
Not Quite Ready–But Getting There 11/30/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I don’t think I’m quite ready. Every year I’m so sure that I am — that excitement is the only thing stirring in me — but this time, I’ve stumbled into new sentiments. By the time you’re reading this, Thanksgiving will already be tucked away and we’ll be well on ourContinue reading “Not Quite Ready–But Getting There 11/30/2025”
The More the Merrier 6/8/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt There have been balloons hanging in my house for almost a week now. There are cupcakes in my fridge that have been there nearly as long, and a large, themed “Happy Birthday” banner draped across my fireplace. It is framed by the aforementioned balloons. Why, you may be wondering, does myContinue reading “The More the Merrier 6/8/2025”
The Weight of Dates and Dashes 5/18/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I have long had a fascination with cemeteries. I have actually written here about this before. I have talked about how this is an inherited trait since my parents share this interest. I think once you understand our reasoning for doing so it won’t come across as quite so macabre ofContinue reading “The Weight of Dates and Dashes 5/18/2025”
Marketing Memories 5/26/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It all began with a lemonade commercial. This particular brand has stuck with a certain motto for years now and I completely understand why. It is really just a perfect slogan that is unbelievably endearing. I don’t even think I was technically watching tv, it may have even been on theContinue reading “Marketing Memories 5/26/2024”
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”
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”
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”
Rearviews and Rainstorms 5/29/2022
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt They say that hindsight is 20/20. Most of us know that it’s true but I was thinking about it as of late. If you’ve read my recent blogs, then you know that my daughter is quickly growing up before my very eyes in what seems to be a matter of minutes.Continue reading “Rearviews and Rainstorms 5/29/2022”
On Time and T-ball 4/3/2022
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I have done all I could do to keep the tone of this week’s blog from being wistful but for whatever reason I cannot seem to shake it. Something seems to have brought on this mindset that falls somewhere in the grey area between melancholy and nostalgia. I know. I know. Continue reading “On Time and T-ball 4/3/2022”
In Retrospect 2/6/2022
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt The dictionary defines the term reminisce as to recall past experiences, events etc. That seems terribly sterile. But after a semicolon it also calls it indulging in reminiscence. While that seems a bit redundant, I get it. Indulge definitely seems, at least to me, to be the right word there. ItContinue reading “In Retrospect 2/6/2022”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Time Immemorial 8/2/2020
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Not far from my home there is a historic site. If it weren’t for the marker you’d never know it though. I had barely heard of its existence and I am a bit of an eccentric when it comes to local history. If it had no marker there wouldn’t be reallyContinue reading “Time Immemorial 8/2/2020”
Prose and Possibilities 