Lemon Drops
I don't know about you, but I'm having trouble being productive during this challenging time of mandatory quarantine. My revelation: You...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Feb 2, 20196 min read
Perspectives
A few weeks ago, I had a bad day. You know, the kind that makes you wish you could stay in bed for 24 hours with your head under the...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Dec 29, 20185 min read
The Power of Music
"It must always be about the music, the songs. The world wants to sing. To rejoice. Never take for granted the power of a song. Love, not...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Oct 27, 20183 min read
The Problem With Politics
The current state of our country worries me. I don't claim to have the answers. In fact, I'm not sure anyone does. Neither the upper,...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Sep 8, 20183 min read
The Perfect Life...Or Not?
Have you ever noticed that social media paints a perfect picture? Everyone posts their 'best self'. Smiling faces, joyous moments,...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Aug 25, 20184 min read
When Your Baby Turns 24
Sometimes, as I'm sure all moms of grown children do, I just sit back and remember. The memories crash over me like a wave, salty tears...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Aug 12, 20185 min read
How Vacationing Can Save Your Life
Vacations are essential to your mental health. Okay, stop laughing. It sounds ridiculous, right? But I'm completely serious, and my...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Aug 4, 20184 min read
10 Ways to Wipe Out Weary Weather Woes
Music blares through the speakers, the twangy tunes of the alarm clock's pre-set country station fill the room, and my eyes squint as I...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Jul 17, 20184 min read
What Makes a Birthday Happy?
WHAT'S IN A BIRTHDAY? What does a birthday mean to you? In the most simple of terms, it is the day you officially become one year older....
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Kristen L. Jackson
Jul 1, 20184 min read
The Little Things...
"While it may seem small, the ripple effect of the small things is extraordinary." --Matt Bevin It's often easy to look to the big things...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Jun 16, 20183 min read
My Dad
Celebrate your dad this weekend. My dad's been gone for 3 1/2 years. I can't believe that much time has passed since I last saw his face....
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Kristen L. Jackson
May 13, 20182 min read
Happy Mother's Day!
What does Mother's Day mean to you? To me, it is a day to celebrate everything about the wonderful person I call MOM, as well as...
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Kristen L. Jackson
May 12, 20184 min read
Eight Easy Things To Do When Your Impatience Threatens To Drive You Crazy...
Patience is required of me on a daily basis. In my job as a preschool teacher, having patience is about 90% of the job. I've had people...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Apr 22, 20185 min read
What's YOUR Happy Place?
What is a 'Happy Place'? For me, it's a place I can escape to be myself. To just be. An introspective place to commune with nature and my...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Mar 17, 20183 min read
Smile!
"A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose." --Tom Wilson What's In a Smile? Lately, my days seem like a blur. Sometimes it...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Feb 17, 20182 min read
Little Free Library: Take A Book, Leave A Book
The Little Free Library organization promotes getting books into readers hands...for free! The idea is to place these inviting (and...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Jan 13, 20185 min read
Can Writers Still Be Readers?
I haven't always been a writer. Unlike so many other authors, I did not start writing stories as a young child. I honestly can't say it's...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Dec 23, 20173 min read
Do You Know The Answer To 'The Big Question'?
The big question. We ask it at least once every day. Come on, admit it. You do, too. Why? It's how we learn more about the world around...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Nov 5, 20173 min read
If Adults Followed Children's Rules...
"The future of the world is in my classroom today." -Richard Cohen I work with preschool children every day. I'm a teacher. At my school,...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Oct 21, 20174 min read
Forget Road Rage, What About Road...Rudeness?
"Have you ever noticed that anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" -George Carlin...
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