by Jennifer L Oliver | Jun 18, 2011 | General
For the last few days I’ve toyed with several ideas for my next blog. Nothing I have come up with so far has given me that tingling sensation that lets me know I’m on to something good. I know the reason behind my brain’s decision to shut away my...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Jun 16, 2011 | General
My husband and I recently returned from a quick road trip to North Carolina to see my daughter graduate high school. When I say quick, I mean, we left when I got off work on Thursday night, drove straight through and made our return trip on Sunday. We live in...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Jun 4, 2011 | General
I’m really new to this blogging concept. So new, in fact, that I forget to actually do it! The lack of my blogging activities has brought me to the conclusion that I must get better at this. I must find ways to blog more. I mean, it isn’t that I...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 23, 2011 | General
Every person has a soft spot for something. Whether that something moves that person to give a donation, volunteer their time, or fight for a cure, is purely a personal decision. As for me, well I have several soft spots. I love animals and it pains me to see them...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 20, 2011 | Other Writings
There’s always a choice. Haedyn’s rare features give her the ability to slip in and out of the human world at will. Humans believe she has a genetic disorder and keep their distance, as is their nature towards things of which they have a limited...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 18, 2011 | General
My oldest daughter leaves for Japan tomorrow. Her husband is in the Navy and has gotten stationed there for three years. I’m a little mixed up on how to feel about this. I’m sad but at the same time I’m excited for her. I know I will miss her...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 15, 2011 | General
One thing I found out about following your dreams is that you can’t just jump right in and make them happen. When I decided that it was time to pursue my dream of being a published author, I had the mind-set that when you make a decision you just go with it and...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 14, 2011 | Other Writings
I’m tired of walking along the edge. I want to jump in and see if it’s warm and comforting or if it’s cold and suffocating; if I’ll swim or if I’ll drown. I’m tired of walking along the edge. Only seeing a glass surface, not knowing...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 14, 2011 | Other Writings
I walk in the meadow trying to clear my head. The sun isn’t shining bright and the weeds are long, brushing my knees. I see movement out of the corner of my eye and look to see a butterfly. I watch it as it flits around and around. I walk towards it, stumble and...
by Jennifer L Oliver | May 14, 2011 | Other Writings
Do not play this game, you’ll create a fire, That will grow within your wants and desires. I will overcome you and your game, Now things will never be the same. You created this and now I have control. But do you really want me to have your soul? I will you...