By: Jennifer Richardson Holt My daughter is a singularly unique soul. Actually, even that statement feels a bit too broad. Though true, I long for a word better than “unique.” “Extraordinary” comes closer—and I don’t say that merely from the bias of a mother’s heart. She truly is, in so many ways, unlike any otherContinue reading “Beauty, Oddity and the Middle Ground 8/17/2025”
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Different Hands Held Down Different Halls 5/11/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt They are tearing down my old school. If you’ve read here for a while you know that I live in an achingly rural community and the school that my daughter attends is the same one I attended. In fact, this community is so small, there was only one school for theContinue reading “Different Hands Held Down Different Halls 5/11/2025”
The Box 7/14/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt In my living room as I am writing this, there is a large box. There isn’t to my knowledge, anything in the box. Well, when I left for work this morning there wasn’t, but I am not currently there. I do have a cat that could very easily be making meContinue reading “The Box 7/14/2024”
The First at the End of the Line 5/19/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is absolutely gorgeous. I wasn’t expecting things to be this pleasant but here we are. I am currently sitting in my vehicle. It is roughly 80 degrees outside. The sun is shining and there are huge cotton candy clouds drifting by. The sky is an azure sea with cotton ballsContinue reading “The First at the End of the Line 5/19/2024”
Weary in the Good Way 5/5/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I shall go ahead and apologize now for my disheveled nature of writing this week. It’s been one of those weeks. You know what I mean. Those days when it is always something and those little moments where you think you have been fortunate enough to have a few seconds ofContinue reading “Weary in the Good Way 5/5/2024”
Watching and Waiting 4/28/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It occurred to me that I am given an opportunity every morning that many people may not have. I have a veil pulled back and I am given tiny glimpses into other people’s lives each day. I have always been an observer, so I do not know why it has takenContinue reading “Watching and Waiting 4/28/2024”
A Thankless Tale 4/14/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Today I give you a story of woe. It is a tale full of frustration and strife. There is disappointment, perhaps even a bit of anger. It is a true story as well. I experienced it my very own self over the course of the past few weeks. Many of youContinue reading “A Thankless Tale 4/14/2024”
Raising Children and a Battle Flag 2/18/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I know that often the things I write here are lighthearted. Last week was about the sibling rivalry between my dog and cat. Clearly, that was not the most in-depth content. I was not aiming for life changing material or significant thought provocation. But today, I hope you’ll humor me asContinue reading “Raising Children and a Battle Flag 2/18/2024”
Chilling Inexperience 1/21/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Winter is not something we Southerners are particularly good at. Now, don’t get me wrong, many of us really enjoy it. I myself am a big fan, and if there was some way we could manage to maintain foliage on the trees AND have the season I would adore it since lackContinue reading “Chilling Inexperience 1/21/2024”
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”
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”
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”
Details in Distraction 1/2/2022
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I am fortunate enough to have two weeks off for Christmas and New Year’s. I know, it is not lost on me that most do not have the luxury of such an extended chunk of paid vacation. This may fall on deaf ears for those who don’t get to enjoy suchContinue reading “Details in Distraction 1/2/2022”
Prose and Possibilities 