Author Archives: Jennie

Stagnant Water

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Jennie

“Have faith that is like ceaselessly flowing water. Stagnant water becomes putrid because it stands still. The same is true of our lives: Not advancing is regressing”, said 2nd SGI President Toda. I’m feeling stagnant. Kids, husband and work are … Continue reading →

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Happy Marriage

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Jennie

I have a week without Hubby and the kids. In the few times that this has happened I’ve been so lonely I’ve cried.  This time I celebrate the kids successfully growing up (so far) and 14 years of marriage.  After … Continue reading →

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Job Interview

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Jennie
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Homemade Tradition

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Jennie

I grew up eating a Czechoslovakian dessert called balbalki sometimes at Christmas and other special occasions.  It’s made with potato bread and ground poppy seeds.  My Paternal Great Grand Mother used to make it after harvesting her own poppy seeds … Continue reading →

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Yea, I did that

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Jennie

I’ve neglected my blog I know.  The more time passed the more I thought I needed something big to write about.  But what’s really important to me is to keep writing so I give you a silly story that will … Continue reading →

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Bike to work? Who me?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jennie

I’ve landed a new job close to home.  Close enough to bike to work.  I’ve mapped out the route–flat the entire way.  It means doing my morning meditation (Gongyo) a little (a lot) earlier than I’m used to.  It means … Continue reading →

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Summer

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jennie

This summer I was granted a leave of absence from work so that I could enjoy a crazy summer long vacation.  That’s why I haven’t been blogging–that and I haven’t figured out how to blog from my iphone yet.  Dearest … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Cloak of Invisiblity

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Jennie

Coming up with a guest post for someone else’s blog was always going to be a challenge. My own blog veers from being all about things I find ‘wow’ or emotional outpourings that have no other place than the semi-anonymous … Continue reading →

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A Super Power to end all Super Powers

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jennie

Dearest Husband has a couple super powers.  He can anticipate the storyline of any book or movie without fail–every time.  He is also a super fantastic gift giver.  It’s possible this super power was passed from mother to son.  Regardless … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jennie

My guest poster:  Farrah finds sporadic moments to jot down her adventures at The Three Under. Her 3 year old and 18 month old twins are all boys. Someday she will own nice furniture again. Catch up with what she’s dealing … Continue reading →

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