October 1, 2024
It Rained Today
My life is forever shapedBy Love, incomplete and unboundHeld, like water gatheredin your gentle hands
Category: Memory
October 1, 2023
To Us
We struggled, we played. Between laughter and tears, we held each other. We hold each other now. We were the … Read More “To Us”
January 14, 2021
Brighter
In memory and celebration of Jennifer M. Vann (1967–2020). Art Director. Avid Scrapbooker. Amateur Photographer. Dog Person. Lover of Music … Read More “Brighter”
November 12, 2020
Deep Cut
Names on the Masthead “A free bird leaps on the back of the wind”—Maya Angelou After this issue, two names … Read More “Deep Cut”
October 31, 2020
Sticky
I want to tell you about how difficult yet easy this was to write. I wrote the toast that “officially” … Read More “Sticky”
October 23, 2020
Jen’s Chat
Jen’s memorial and celebration were streamed live for the many who — because of COVID-19, and other conflicts — could … Read More “Jen’s Chat”
October 17, 2020
Friendship
Jen, as I sit here at home for a few quiet moments before heading over to Sunset Vineyards to attend … Read More “Friendship”
Dolci Amica
I met Jennifer some years back at HistoryNet, and I suppose I should have guessed right away that she was … Read More “Dolci Amica”
October 16, 2020
Memories Rekindled
Our friendship began with our Moms —Nursing friends from the start. However, I must admit that your family has been … Read More “Memories Rekindled”