Jessica D.
Bio
As a professional woman with a wife, a dog, and a picket fence, writing is a way to unwind and share. I am interested in the topics of feminism, pantheism, socialism, mental health awareness, native gardening, raw dog food, and baking.
Stories (5/0)
Gembership
I appreciate this prompt as I have been challenged to deeply examine the question of what brings me true fulfillment. It is a very separate issue from how I could potentially monetize that passion. It is not often we approach these questions in the order above. Too often the quest for money supersedes passion.
By Jessica D.3 years ago in Journal
Carried on Her Shoulders
My grandmother has 9 children, 36 grandchildren and great grandchildren, and 2 more on the way. That’s 47 offspring and counting! Even once she’s gone, that number will continue to grow exponentially. When I was a child I was in awe of her. Even then I saw her as a creator. I imagine she’s the most immortal person I know. There was an energy in her in those days that brought the rest of us to life. She was always singing and she had a song for absolutely everything. There was something so maternal and comforting about her voice. With so many mouths to feed, my grandfather was always away at one job or another. He would come home exhausted and park on the recliner. I guess that’s why I always saw my grandmother as the matriarch. I saw her preparing well-budgeted meals for hordes of hungry grandkids. I saw her wielding a screwdriver and changing lightbulbs. She had the knowledge to do home repairs by herself. She never waited for her husband to come home to take care of something. When he did come home, I saw her make him a sandwich and plate of chips and bring it to him on the recliner. I remember the sound of his voice calling, “Laura, another popsicle!” She took care of all of us, including him.
By Jessica D.3 years ago in Families
Voracious Life
I own a 900 sq. ft. house with a small, but lush backyard. Maybe it’s a first-time homebuyer thing, but I feel fully responsible for all the life on this tiny lot. I don’t use chemicals and I choose native plants for my garden. What more can I do, to influence the state of the globe? My only control is within the one tiny city lot with my name on it. Even with a bona fide field of dandelions I rarely see a true honeybee anymore.
By Jessica D.3 years ago in Earth
