Jen L.I had cataract surgery in my 30sThis is the closest image I could find that matched the “green lightning” I saw during the first part of my cataract surgery.5 min read·May 23, 2023----
Jen L.Far enough awayThe Outer Banks seems like it shouldn’t exist. When you look at a map of North Carolina, you see a long spaghetti strand of barrier islands…2 min read·Sep 3, 2022----
Jen L.Memory boxes and freedomSeveral weeks ago, my dear parents joyously transferred half a dozen memory boxes to me since I now own a house with a basement.2 min read·Jan 15, 2022----
Jen L.My life in 144 hoursI recently felt the urge to track my time again for a week, something I haven’t done for about a year now.3 min read·Sep 15, 2021--1--1
Jen L.Moving with two little kids in 2 1/2 weeksA few weeks ago, I moved homes for the seventh time in fourteen years. However, the was the first time I had moved with two little kids in…3 min read·Jul 3, 2021----
Jen L.I meditated for one minute every day and here’s what happenedFive months ago, I started a (nearly) daily habit of meditating for one minute right after I wake up each morning — usually before anyone…2 min read·Mar 30, 2021----
Jen L.Chasing 150 minutes of exercise in the dead of winterOne of my goals this year is to meet the government recommendations of getting 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of exercise per week.3 min read·Feb 13, 2021----
Jen L.A beach day in JanuaryEvery time I get in my car to run an errand — which is not very often, since we mostly order things online these days — I daydream about…2 min read·Jan 26, 2021----
Jen L.One gift from 2020: resilienceIn April of last year, my aunt posed a question on Facebook: “What will you change in your life after the pandemic is over?” At that point…2 min read·Jan 2, 2021----