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”
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Under Oaks That Remember 11/16/2025
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It was a brisk Tennessee Sunday. The sun was doing its best to warm things, but the wind insisted on reminding us that it was, in fact, November. We kept an eye on the gathering clouds along the horizon, having heard whispers of snow in the forecast. It didn’t feel coldContinue reading “Under Oaks That Remember 11/16/2025”
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”
We Cannot Afford to Forget 9/15/2024
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I should probably begin by apologizing to any of my non-American readers. What I planned to talk about today may seem to be pointed at one particular people group, however, I feel like my sentiments could really apply for the most part to a citizen of any nation so maybe IContinue reading “We Cannot Afford to Forget 9/15/2024”
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”
Time Honored and True 4/9/2023
By: Jennifer Richardson Holt I don’t know if it’s because I’m a history nerd but I absolutely adore a good tradition. It probably also stems from my love of symbolism and anything that has a meaning that lies much deeper than the surface, but a quality long standing tradition that is passed down through theContinue reading “Time Honored and True 4/9/2023”
Prose and Possibilities 