My book, 12 Trips in 12 Months, details a solo travel challenge that cha...

Finished the audiobook 12 Trips in 12 Months!

Need some travel inspo? Check Jen's page

Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing

 Very good. Sarah Blum shares her story about Vietnam, marriage, family, and triumph.

As a side note my godmother was a nurse in Vietnam she married my uncle and after the war moved to where I grew up and then later they moved to the west coast. We saw them off and on. My uncle became sick and passed away. She never told me was sick and  I was devasted when I found out about his death. That entire family is estranged with maybe yearly exchanges with my cousins.

What I Ate in One Year

 This audiobook was in the new release memoir list. It is wonderful and simple.

What I Ate in One Year: (and related thoughts)

by Stanley Tucci

Review about What I At in One Year

Here is the deal, I am not familiar with Stanley Tucci and have not seen any of the movies in which he is famous for; however, he seems lovely.  His food descriptions will make you feel hungry and want to travel eating along the way.

Got a chuckle when he described a brewery... A place for which Anheiser would have wrestled Bush.

He speaks about grief and loss and change. 

That's my girl...

Yep, I saw this and said... oohhh.. that's my girl. I have to listen to this.

My 2nd grade First Communion teacher from 1976 would be so happy.. or not..

peace and love to all.

They are doing their best to be low key

 and I appreciate that...

March 13, 2025

Coming back to the heart of worship.

I will bring you more than a song.

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous; it is fitting for the just to be thankful.

Daily Prayer

Oh Lord, have mercy upon us.

10 March 2025

Common Book of Prayer amen Beloved, we are come together in the presence of almighty God and of the whole company of heaven to offer unto him through our Lord Jesus Christ our worship and praise and thanksgiving; to make confession of our sins; to pray, as well for others as for ourselves, that we may know more truly the greatness of God's love and shew forth in our lives the fruits of his grace; and to ask on behalf of all men such things as their well-being doth require.

Let your will be done. Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

I want to like it...

 Just starting Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, PhD

I really want to like this book, I have heard many accolades and recommendations.  It was released in 2009 and made a resurgence lately.

Human beings are connected to one another and to our ancestors.

Intuition...

Feminine...

Mothers to Daughters

A wise old woman, I miss my wise mom that carried knowledge I missed to carry.

R. Eric Thomas | Congratulations, the Best Is Over!: Essays

Enjoyable, funny and sincere.

remember

 “Exercise is really for the brain, not the body. It affects mood, vitality, alertness, and feelings of wellbeing.”

– Psychiatrist Dr. John Ratey

A Call to Farms

Loved listening to this audiobook. These stories hit at the heart. If there ever is a time to get back to simple and easy, now, possibly now.  Thank you Jennifer Grayson