Jessica's Journal

[285/365] Rainy Day Mums

I know it’s day 3 of mums, but I snapped this quickly before heading to work this morning. I knew I wouldn’t have much time to take photos after work (we went out to dinner for Mom’s birthday). I love how the rain makes them even more interesting and beautiful. I was looking at some […]

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We Are Family

Holy cow, I am actually posting my response to Monday Listicles on Monday! Well, it might be technically Tuesday, because it’s close to midnight. Close enough, I say! This week’s topic: random family tree facts. Let’s see if I can dig up a few. 1. My dad’s mom is Mexican and Scotch-Irish. She’s lived in

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[281/365] Pumpkin Picking

We went to Schartner’s Farm to take a hayride, walk through the corn maze, and pick out some pumpkins and mums. We had fun, but it never fails — every year when we do this, it is unseasonably warm. High 80s today. We could have gone to the beach instead!

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[280/365] Sunset in Bristol RI

This lovely harbor was the backdrop to my step-cousin’s wedding on Saturday. It was a beautiful evening; they could not have asked for better weather or a more gorgeous place to be married. Drinks, delicious food, and dancing to an Irish band were the other highlights. A wonderful night for two amazing people.

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[279/365] Opening Night

It was opening night for the Providence Bruins tonight. It was great to be back at the Dunk and to see everyone. It actually felt like I never left, but we were there a couple of weeks ago to see the Boston Black and Gold game. I was excited to see David Aebischer in net

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Word to the Wise

When I was in high school, my best friend, who knew and understood my love of inspirational quotes, gave me this notebook in which to collect them. We were both into politics and Saturday Night Live, so I appreciated the humor of a blank book called The Collected Wisdom(e) of Dan Quayle. We were also

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