Part of my job this summer has been to write very concise pieces of text about major world events, such as the Cold War, the Renaissance, and the 14th century plague. The average word limit for the job? 300 words. Let’s try that again. Part of my My job this summer has been to writeContinue reading “300…Words”
Author Archives: Jen
Coffeeless Conundrum
So, the catch-22 of going a week without coffee is that you have to be awake enough to remember that you’re going a week without coffee. Without Coffee: 1 day 2 hours In other news…This happened: See more Lolcats and funny pictures.
Proverbial Wisdom (2)
Proverb One cannot accurately judge the damage caused by an action until one is on the other side of a hot shower and a full night’s sleep. Example If a person were playing Frisbee and decided to slide on one knee across a patch of dried grass, the damage might seem minor. The burning sensationContinue reading “Proverbial Wisdom (2)”
Listening (to snakes?)
On this beautiful late summer afternoon, I decided to take a hike around a local lake. It’s about a 7 mile walk, but the trail is shady and smooth, with a few gentle hills and lots of families walking, biking, or running on it. I was reminded, along the way, how peaceful it can beContinue reading “Listening (to snakes?)”
Tremor Tuesday
Just felt this. I’m already imagining the local news headlines…* Krankies’ Chill Atmosphere Unshaken by Earthquake Traffic Reporters Hopeful, But Gain No New Stories from Quake Social Media Surge Causes Its Own Earthquake for Time Warner Cable Harold Camping Announces Imminent Relocation to Richmond Area In all seriousness, I’m gratefully checking “experience an earthquake” offContinue reading “Tremor Tuesday”
The Rest is Silence
One of the pitfalls of working from home is the challenge of resting. I’m not talking about unexpected fall-asleep-at-the-table-and-drool-on-your-laptop resting (not that I’ve ever done that) — I’m talking about intentional, waking rest. Although I did cheat and do some work this morning, I spent an entire afternoon resting. I read a book (Her FearfulContinue reading “The Rest is Silence”
Thursdays
Cryptic story of my life in ten words or less: So many dates, and yet so few. Otherwise known as, fact checking. Forever. And then some.
Shall We Salsa?
Jen: Eyes, why do you hate me so much? Jen’s eyes: Maybe because you made super-spicy salsa and then touched us? Jen: Ah. Yes. I can see your point. Jen’s eyes: How ironic. We no longer can. Jen: Thumb, why do you hate me so much? Jen’s thumb: Maybe because you cut me with aContinue reading “Shall We Salsa?”
Impending Epistles
Two days ago, I did a very strange thing. I started writing a personal statement for my PhD applications. It was incredible how quickly the sense of panic began creeping over my fingers, not unlike the cricket that skittered over my foot later that night. I can’t help wondering if the cricket was a personificationContinue reading “Impending Epistles”
Movin’ Movin’ Movin’
Contrary to popular opinion, moving is just great. It comes with its own set of fabulous side effects. For example… Moving gives you an indefinite pass on tripping-related humor. The impulse to talk aloud to yourself in a British accent while unpacking increases tenfold after midnight. When you begin giving yourself “real person points” forContinue reading “Movin’ Movin’ Movin’”
Snark on the Side 