What is this feeling of complete self acceptance after the knowledge that self is fictional. I guess even after awakening the story continues. It’s past 3am and I am sitting in the light of the Christmas tree. I’ve been thinking about how good things are. There is or is not space but I feel like… Continue reading Christmas Eve
From this angle I catch a glimpse of Christmas lights. They light my heart and my entire universe. Joy is my foothold as I fall endlessly down the rabbit hole. Maybe its more like my companion. The hounds are at rest. He is outside working. There doesn’t seem to be a task for me to… Continue reading Tyranny of the Recliner
I have decided to bring together all parts of me and all of my blogs under one blog. If you would like to continue reading my thoughts and hearing about my shop please follow my blog at: Old School Jenny Thank you for your loyalty 🙂 Jenny
Not sure if I mentioned this before but a friend of mine ordered one of everything in my shop last week and that included one custom scrapbook layout. She requested one for her dad, she wanted the theme of either golf or Harley Davidson. My choice was obvious. Over the next several days I thought… Continue reading Fully Custom
So the first month anniversary of my shop has come and gone and I think the first month was very successful. There were a total of 3 orders. One was for a set of special positive affirmation bookmarks. Another was for two sets of pumpkin gift tags. The third order was incredible. My friends dad… Continue reading One Of Everything
Sorry that I have been so quiet for so long but there is something that has been in the works. After my last experience working “for the man,” I realized that I could no longer fare well in that kind of environment and that it was time for me to follow my heart and do… Continue reading Old School Jenny
A month or so ago I bought the cutest scrapbooking kit at a yardsale. It came with 4 small albums and lots of stickers and embellishments. I am currently working on the one that is supposed to be “All About Me.” So far I have included my very first school picture, my natal astrology chart,… Continue reading Oh Scrap! Free Scrapbooking Resources
Earlier today I was reading one of Modern Mrs Darcy’s blogs about reducing your wardrobe to 10 pieces not counting outerwear, sweaters, shoes, and such. This has something to do with the fallout from a book by Jennifer L. Scott titled Lessons From Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living In Paris that… Continue reading The 10 Piece Wardrobe
Once again I am basing a blog post off of something I saw on Modern Mrs Darcy’s blog I thought trying to think about what I learned in April would be a good exercise. When talking to someone who is ill especially, or anyone at any time, be careful with your words. You never know… Continue reading What I Learned In April
As many of my friends and family already know, my father in law passed away last Wednesday, April 16th. Curt was a funny guy who always made me laugh. I am glad that my last memory of him was in the Caribbean a place that he loved so much. Whenever someone dies I think about… Continue reading Grief
