Category Archives: Musings

We were in a bit of a funk over Christmas this year. My folks took off to Germany to celebrate with my siblings there, and Michael’s parents ditched us for the new grandbaby and cable-tv football games in sunny CA. … Continue reading →

After using the air compressor for a wood-shop related project, Farmergirl turned it on herself.

Join the Advent Conspiracy. 🙂 –Jen

The most pernicious thing about being robbed is that you know that the thieves immediately toss the things that are of significance to you. For example, Michael’s notebook with a year’s worth of work notes, the pictures of the magic … Continue reading →

Okay . . . so the blondes have voted to return to ECOR in January, which means the 52 Churches Project will be coming to a close, but several of you have asked me how you will get your Jen-blog … Continue reading →

In 2001, our family doubled with the addition of three teen refugees from Burundi. They moved in with us on the Labor Day, and soon after, the Halloween decorations started popping up in our neighborhood. As we were headed home … Continue reading →

This just in from Health Day News: Long Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk Exposure to burning incense over long periods of time raises the risk of developing cancers of the upper respiratory tract, a new study shows. I … Continue reading →

My friend Linda (who says it might just be that she’s grumpy) thinks the 10 Plagues Wine Glass Markers might be on par with the Chocolate Crucifix. If you have other suggestions, let me know.

My sister has this monologue she does every so often about how the worst gift in the world is a chocolate crucifix, because what are you going to do with it?  You can’t eat it she insists.  You can’t throw … Continue reading →

Michael considers this one of my major character flaws: I like to have dinner parties because I like mixing people and ideas over food, and the voyeuristic side of me likes to see what will happen*. My friend Teresa says … Continue reading →