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
Oct 20, 20183 min read
5 Simple Tips To Prepare For Halloween
October is the month of frights and crazy sights. Jack-o-lantern carving, pumpkin seed baking, costume buying, hayrides. Crisp air and...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Sep 22, 20182 min read
The Wonders of Autumn
Happy first day of fall! In honor of the start of another autumnal equinox tonight, I'd like to share some of my favorite fall photos....
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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
Jul 1, 20182 min read
FAN ART COMPETITION! CLICK FOR DETAILS...
I'm very happy to announce my book's Friday Fan Art Competition that is happening now! Time to get ready, the contest is running all...
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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
Apr 6, 20183 min read
Chewie, My Guardian Angel
Today's the day I'm discharged from the hospital. Home sweet home! Here's the story of how I got there: I was in my backyard doing...
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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
Mar 7, 20182 min read
Snow Day Do's and Don'ts
"Everyone begins as a child by liking Weather. You learn the art of disliking it as you grow up. Noticed it on a snowy day? The grown-ups...
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Kristen L. Jackson
Feb 24, 20186 min read
Release Party Speech
For those of you who couldn't make it to the party, I'd like to share the short speech I gave that night: People ask me two questions...
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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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