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The technician—a lovely woman named Sherry—helps me step onto the box and position my foot for the X-ray. It’s awkward, and I’m a little nervous. But Sherry clearly knows exactly what she’s doing, and I feel myself begin to relax.   It’s the first time I’ve put my full weight on my foot since January 2nd.   Ouch.   Twenty minutes later, in another room, the PA—another very lovely woman, Olivia—is gently poking and prodding my foot and ankle. She tells me my X-rays look great,

What fresh Hell is this? - Dorothy Parker A little piece of advice... If you happen to be in the Boston MFA on a late Friday afternoon walking down the short flight of steps between the Art of the Americas galleries and the Impressionist galleries: Pay attention to your feet. And to the steps. I sure didn't and look where it got me... Yep. That's right. Broken ankle  (aka...an "acute comminuted intra-articular spiral fracture of the distal fibula") Torn ligament. Impending su

So, here’s the thing… This is now my fourth draft of this end-of-year message to you. Why so many drafts? Because as a coach and SoulCollage® facilitator, a big part of me wants to wrap up the year in a huge, beautiful package for you —full of wisdom, joy, and good words. But as Jennifer… as just me … the truth is that 2025 has been a really hard year personally. And I’ve felt more than a little phony trying to sum it up as if it’s been “just another year.” Please don’t get m

[originally written 11.26.25] I thought everyone had cole slaw at Thanksgiving. I really did. It was always on our Thanksgiving table. Turns out my mom started the cole slaw tradition because she was not a fan of most of the traditional holiday side dishes. She didn't like the mushy-ness of Thanksgiving food. So she added cole slaw to have something crunchy and fresh. But I didn't know that. So, come my first year in Rhode Island with my new husband's family I make cole slaw

[originally written September 8, 2025] So, this morning I'm laying on the exam table staring at the ceiling while the ultrasound technician gets ready to do her thing. Since the last time I was here a year ago someone either painted or put up a photo (can't tell because I'm not wearing my glasses) of brightly colored tulips on the ceiling tile right above the head of the table.  Nice. Something pleasant to look at while I get my annual ultrasound. And, no, I'm not pregnan

Grab life by the handlebars! - Unknown Confession time... I've always kind of lived small. Not taking a lot of chances. Just doing what...

It's a hard morning in the Watson household. My kiddo has been sick for a few days and, despite the fact that she is feeling better,...

Tuesday, 5:00AM [alarm rings] 5:22AM [drag myself out of bed] 5:35AM [put on workout clothes] 5:42AM [drive to I Love KickBoxing]...

Photo for cuteness (Beetle and me.) So, earlier today three people unsubscribed from my mailing list. My heart sinks a little bit. Not...

Today I'm home with a sick kiddo. She is stretched out on the couch alternately dozing and binge watching "The Loud House." I'm...

"Butterfly: Transformation; Rebirth; Vibrancy; Reincarnation; Colorfulness "It's very possible to go through major changes calmly and...

Just as a monkey swinging through the trees grabs one branch and lets it go to seize another, so too, that which is called thought, mind...

So, I've had "write new blog post" on my to-do list for a while. Aaannnddd I've been ignoring it. I haven't been able to face it. "Why?"...

This is what starting again looks like. For me at least. A lot of people use their computers when generating big lists of goals, tasks...

The energies of liminal space, of transition, of the time in between are energies like uncertainty, lack of clarity, fear of the unknown...

The first real day of RI lockdown last week (Monday, March 16, 2020)... I make a huge stack of waffles and Esme chows down on a bunch of...

So, it's January 22nd...just over three weeks into the New Year. How many of us made a New Year's Resolution? What's the most common one?...

I have to make a video. Of me. Talking about and doing SoulCollage®. Ugh. My Inner Panic Button is shrieking, "AAAAAAIIIIIEEEEEEEEE!!! A...

I went on vacation mid-August with my husband, my daughter, my in-laws and our two nieces expecting to get out of the fog and funk I've...

The magnolia tree in front of my parents' home is in full bloom. When I was a child it was a small tree, but 40+ years later it is...