By: Jennifer Richardson Holt The deer in my yard have become unfazed by me. While they’re casually snacking beneath the feeder, I can come out the back door and their heads will pop up. They stare, and after what they apparently feel is a sufficient pause, they return to their food. Now, in the morningsContinue reading “Less Sheep, More Deer 2/8/2026”
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Second Breakfasts and Other Small Comforts 12/7/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It’s a dreary grey day outside. The light rain is falling in drops so tiny they’re nearly invisible. In fact, I wasn’t even aware it was raining until I opened the door to the back patio and heard what I thought was wind in the trees. After noticing their complete lackContinue reading “Second Breakfasts and Other Small Comforts 12/7/2025”
All Blown Over 9/29/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Normally, as I am writing this, I would be at my office at this time of day. And on an average day my daughter would be at school right now. However today, this is not the case. I am sitting here on my couch with my laptop and my daughter isContinue reading “All Blown Over 9/29/2024”
The Search for Reprieve 6/23/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is that time of year. Families are taking their unschooled children on trips to revel in all that is not the typical life. So many are seizing the opportunity for a getaway. Social media filled with photographic evidence of everyone’s good time on vacation made me start thinking about theContinue reading “The Search for Reprieve 6/23/2024”
Righting a Seasonal Wrong 12/24/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It is Christmas Eve. Don’t worry, I won’t keep you long. I know that all the last-minute preparations are probably fully underway, and you are at the epitome of busyness right now. Then again you could have been one of those who take on the task early, much like my mother whoContinue reading “Righting a Seasonal Wrong 12/24/2023”
A Grateful Nation 11/12/2023
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”
Prose and Possibilities 