If you read the title and instantly knew what I was talking about, you’re well on your way to sharing in the fascinating and complex solidarity of the scar. a.k.a. Harry Potter fandom. Official announcement: I am a geek. I am a literary geek most of all. And so, with some inbred sense of sheepishness,Continue reading “Solidarity of the Scar”
Author Archives: Jen
A Poem About Loss
I moved recently. When you move, you lose stuff: Like your address book, And thank you cards, And office supplies, Including stamps, All things which, seemingly, Would be in the same box, But are nowhere to be found. A sad story: Sad, but true, Like a poem someone writes While standing in an animal shelterContinue reading “A Poem About Loss”
The Trash Conundrum
There’s something about a full trashcan that really wreaks havoc on the moving process. It’s as if the entire system of cleaning, packing, and moving suddenly gets constipated. The solution is so simple: take out the trash. And yet, when I’m feeling a little a lot overwhelmed with life, it’s much easier to collapse onContinue reading “The Trash Conundrum”
Why Having a Blog Is Like Pet-Sitting
Having a blog is like pet-sitting. Maybe you’ve been there – remember that cute little animal face peeking out at you from behind your friend’s leg. You’ve always wanted a _______ (hedgehog, hairless cat, fainting goat). It’s all the rage, everyone is talking about how fun they are, and here’s your chance to get inContinue reading “Why Having a Blog Is Like Pet-Sitting”
High on a hill was a lonely…sock
Sometimes life is just like that. You lose a sock somewhere in the deep recesses of space-time, otherwise known as BusyLifeMessyRoomSockEatingLaundry. You hang on to the poor, widowed sock for a suitable grieving period, in hopes that its MIA partner will soon be found. But then, you just have to cut it loose and sendContinue reading “High on a hill was a lonely…sock”
30 Degrees of Perspective
Sometimes, I do strange things when I’m sleeping. Sometimes I remember them. Sometimes I just wake up with a really sore neck. Like today. I’m currently walking around with my head tipped 30 degrees to the right because it hurts to keep my head upright, tilt it 31 degrees to the right or tilt itContinue reading “30 Degrees of Perspective”
Misleading book titles and my lack of patience
Taking a break from my heavier reading list, I recently decided to pick up The Inheritance “Trilogy” by Christopher Paolini. Friends who know I enjoy fantasy had recommended it to me, and I’d had a copy of Eragon I purchased at a library book sale sitting on my shelf for almost a year. Knowing thatContinue reading “Misleading book titles and my lack of patience”
Further proof is in the texting
You know for certain that you’re an English major geek if you become insanely frustrated by your inability to type apostrophes on your cell phone, and you stop sending text messages that require the words “it’s” “I’m” or “we’ll”. Large interstates have gas stations every few miles, right? So why can’t they have dancing stationsContinue reading “Further proof is in the texting”
Why do bruises make good stories…
…if grass stains don’t? and other questions that run through your mind after the sixth hour in the car. Such as… Why do people have such a strong urge to look for the rainbow? Why does no one stop their car in a rainstorm to get out and jump in puddles? Why do we seekContinue reading “Why do bruises make good stories…”
If Only We Had 42 Cuticles
I have a feeling that the answer to all of life’s riddles (I can hear someone spontaneously bursting out with a “42”! but you’re wrong so keep reading) is somehow mysteriously imbued in the skin that acts as a picture frame for your fingernails. Also known as your cuticles. How do I know this? Well,Continue reading “If Only We Had 42 Cuticles”
Snark on the Side 