by Jeni | Feb 13, 2021 | Caregiver/daughter, Dogs, Downsizing, Family, Letting Go, Marriage, Relationships, Retirement, Spain, Travel, Yoga
In February 2018, Rocky and I decided to put our house up for sale and start the downsizing process so we could eventually move out of the country. At that point, we were not sure if we would end up in Ecuador or Spain but knew we wanted to travel more and become...
by Jeni | Jan 7, 2021 | Dogs, Downsizing, Family, Letting Go, Politics, Retirement, Spain, Travel
Given the current political climate, you probably assumed this blog was about President You-Know-Who when you read the title. In actuality, it is about letting go. While, I’m definitely ready to let go of the current administration, and welcome in the new,...
by Jeni | Sep 16, 2020 | 2020, Dogs, Food, Kindness, Letting Go, Life and Death, Marriage, Relationships, Travel
Dear 2020, I remember our first days together being so dreamy. You were so exciting with all of your plans and promises. I was dazzled by our first trip together to the Galapagos in January. Felt like a honeymoon really, with hiking, snorkeling, and plenty of sun and...
by Jeni | Jun 7, 2020 | Bigotry, Family, Kindness, Life and Death, Peace, Politics, Racism, Religion
“He died for our sins.” In spite of being raised as a minister’s daughter, I could not fathom what that statement really meant. It never felt relevant to my life. Until now. George Floyd died for our sins. He died for our sins of racism, bigotry, and...
by Jeni | May 30, 2020 | Family, Kindness, Life and Death, Peace, Politics
We are witnessing protests that have morphed into riots from coast to coast. The predictable result of a trifecta of unemployment, fear and oppression, aggravated by three months of isolation and uncertainty due to the pandemic. The horrific video of George...
