Author Archives: Jennie

In A Perfect World

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jennie

In a perfect world my son wouldn’t have been injured during birth.  He would have 2 symmetrical perfectly functioning arms and hands.  But we all have to figure out what to do with what we’ve got–and let’s face it, everyone has … Continue reading →

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Not If, When

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jennie

Last night I had a very vivid dream of dying with my husband in a car accident.  I awoke with a terrible raw feeling inside.  Maybe it was because DH and I recently starting watching the TV Show Awake, or … Continue reading →

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Wado Dog Strikes Again

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Jennie

Some days I need a little inspiration to get up from my desk and take a break from work.  Wado Dog offers just the thing I need–especially on blue sky days with everything in blossom.  So today he came running … Continue reading →

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Born a Jew, Raised Christian with a Brother who was Born Muslim, and in the End I Became Buddhist

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jennie

Last Mother’s Day I wrote about having 3 mothers here.  No, sadly there are no lesbians involved.  I’m adopted and have known this fact for as long as I can remember.  My brother is also adopted.  I was born Jewish … Continue reading →

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Living with a Splash

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jennie

We’re on Southern Cal vacation.  Woke up at 3am and started the long drive to Venice Beach.  The Boy couldn’t fall back asleep when we got in the car so he was already set to have a rough day.  Santa … Continue reading →

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Planting to Feed My Soul

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jennie

A friend E who I haven’t seen in a while stopped by yesterday for lunch and a walk down to the grand opening of the new organic grocery store.  We run into each other from time to time and are … Continue reading →

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Those Little Hurts

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jennie

The Girl found out this weekend that she wasn’t invited to 3 parties and a play date was canceled.  For a 10 year old this is a lot of disappointment.  It would even upset this 38 year old if it … Continue reading →

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That Wado Dog!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jennie

So I thought it might be time to tell the story of how we got our lovable but very bad dog Wado.  But first, I’ve made a list of all his infractions so you have some idea of what he’s … Continue reading →

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an even deeper blue

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jennie

“’From the indigo, an even deeper blue.’ This passage means that, if one dyes something repeatedly in indigo, it becomes even bluer than the indigo leaves.” –Nichiren Diashonin Since I first started practicing this Buddhism 20 years ago (wow really?) … Continue reading →

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Too comfortable?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jennie

I tend to like all things comforting: soft beds, yummy food, fuzzy pets, warm socks, clean kitchens, and enjoyable fiction I can put down at any moment if it gets too intense. I shy away from all things uncomfortable: conflict … Continue reading →

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