My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs
Category: inspiration
Oh that silly Hiatus
I’m more than 10 days into my biannual writing hiatus. I like to work and there is still plenty to… Read more Oh that silly Hiatus
Balance in a World of Extremes
“Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” Pink glitter ruffles and smiles are great. They create plenty of… Read more Balance in a World of Extremes
Here we go, George Floyd…
Call it “toxic positivity” (yes this oxymoron now exists), I don’t care. I still believe that truth, justice, love, and… Read more Here we go, George Floyd…
Good News, Big Deal!
I love sharing good news. I want to spread my love and positivity in the hopes that whatever goals you’re… Read more Good News, Big Deal!
2 Parks, 1 Mission
The woods are my home. I drive down windy lanes in search of a new spot. Anticipating breathtaking scenery, animal… Read more 2 Parks, 1 Mission
If A Pug Were President (Free Fiction Friday meets Children’s Nonsense)
Since we do STILL have an election coming up, I propose we consider our furry friends as examples of true… Read more If A Pug Were President (Free Fiction Friday meets Children’s Nonsense)
Writing Columns
I love my columns. They give me steady paid work and remind me to keep going even when I want… Read more Writing Columns
Birdie Book Reading
Together in Lone Elk Park
The winding road twists around a beautiful lake. A field of elk gaze up at me and blink long eyelashes.… Read more Together in Lone Elk Park
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 