Author: jeanniebruenning


  • I stood watching for the big tsunami this morning. As I listened to the multitude of cell phone conversations going on around me, it was clear that most of those who had joined me were tourists.  Some were excited, some were concerned, some thought they were seeing much more than was actually happening, and some…

  • I’ve assisted family members as they began the process of cleaning out, downsizing, and organizing their stuff. I enjoy it. Yes, there are times I would like to throw them in the dumpster with their crap, but there is a great feeling when a once full, unorganized, messy area becomes clean, clear and livable.  My…

  • OW

    I was sitting on the playroom floor when my 17 month old grandson threw a small plastic ball at me.  Actually it was a small plastic rock that came with his nifty little front loader that I just happened to buy him, but it looked like a ball. He nailed me right between the eyes.…

  • A brilliant five-year old

    If you listen close enough, life provides the entertainment… Chase:  Grandma, I know how to spell mom… MOM. Grandma:  That’s right. Did you know that mom is the same if you spell it forwards or backwards? It’s just like DAD. Dad:  That’s called a Palindrome.  Race Car is another one. Grandma:  hmmm….you’re right. Chase:  Race…

  • SSS

    There’s nothing I can do. ~ I can’t say anything. ~ I knew something was wrong. There exists a four letter word that prevents us from doing what is right. It keeps us from speaking up, from shedding light on dark secrets, from helping those who find themselves incapable of helping themselves. FEAR holds us…

  • Opened a new CD today from what is becoming one of my favorite artists, Over the Rhine – the words say it all. Take a minute and listen… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc7mg-rQcmw All my favorite people are broken Believe me My heart should know. Some prayers are better left unspoken I just wanna hold you and let the…