Jennifer Christiansen
Bio
Animal advocate, traveler, and bibliophile. Lover of all things dark and romantic.
Stories (66/0)
Feeling Ducky in North Carolina
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson My husband, my dogs, and the ocean – a perfect day. While miniature schnauzers are generally not swimmers, my two pups love their days in the sand. Heidi is not afraid of getting her toes wet, but her favorite activity is the thrill of the chase – namely seabirds and crabs. Ruffles is more about digging holes in the sand and laying down in them.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Wander
The Golden Circle of Iceland
The only thing wrong with our December trip to Iceland - besides the stress of the covid tests - was that it was too short. Our journey through the Golden Circle of Iceland could have lasted much longer than our brief day. But my husband and I have stories and memories of our time that will always live in our hearts and minds.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Wander
- Top Story - January 2022
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Golden Isles of GeorgiaTop Story - January 2022
Travel and dogs. These two passions of mine don’t always intersect, but when they do, magical memories are formed. Sometimes my two miniature schnauzers, both brazen barkers, are left with a pet and house sitter while we travel to far off destinations. Not only am I uncomfortable with having them on an airplane, but I sometimes believe that Heidi and Ruffles prefer to stay in the security of their own house. Leaving them is hard (for me), and I sometimes think that they are the only reasons I come home from some locations - well, that and my wallet.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Petlife
Christmas Magic in the Land of Fire and Ice
A Christmas trip to Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice, is crammed with magic of all kinds from viewing the mysterious Aurora Borealis to listening to folkloric tales of creatures that roam the country during the month of December. Although my journey was rather brief this time, I was charmed by the country, its people, and of course the traditional stories told during my holiday travels.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Wander
Opossum Balls and my Authentic Self
Sometimes we go through our days without paying much attention. We flit from one thing to the next without considering if our actions reflect our core values. When we go through life without following our values, we lose ourselves and our ability to generate real happiness.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Petlife
Neuschwanstein Castle: A Real-Life Fairy Tale
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer” – Anonymous Close your eyes and picture a magnificent white castle nestled at the top of a hill. You can see its glorious towers and turrets springing up through the mist. Picturesque snow-capped mountaintops and crystal lakes surround it. Many of you may be picturing the well-known Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. After all, we see it at the beginning of every Disney movie. Perhaps you have even been there yourself. But, did you know that there is an actual castle in Europe that inspired Disney’s creation? It sits high in the Alps in southwest Bavaria, Germany. It is called Schloss Neuschwanstein, or New Swan Stone Castle.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Wander
A Picture-Perfect Postcard: County Kerry, Ireland
County Kerry is a must-see area in Ireland. It is the picture-perfect postcard that so many of us dream of. I chose the bustling town of Killarney as my home base. My bed-and breakfast, Earl’s Court House, warmly greeted my husband and I with traditional Irish tea and scones in their antique-filled lounge.
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Wander
- Top Story - October 2021
The Perfect Pairing: Edgar Allan Poe and HalloweenTop Story - October 2021
While he spoke, the lady Madeline (for so was she called) passed slowly through a remote portion of the apartment, and, without having noticed my presence, disappeared. I regarded her with an utter astonishment not unmingled with dread--and yet I found it impossible to account for such feelings. A sensation of stupor oppressed me, as my eyes followed her retreating steps. Edgar Allan Poe (The Fall of the House of Usher)
By Jennifer Christiansen2 years ago in Wander
- Top Story - October 2021