Jenna BeallDec 31, 20204 minMy Wondrous Writing RetreatIn November, Adam asked me what I'd like for my 31st birthday. "I can't think of anything," I replied. It had obviously been a very...
Jenna BeallNov 28, 20203 minThe Gift of HospitalityThe Friday after Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite days of the year. It's when Adam and I take a long, country drive to Corsi Tree...
Jenna BeallSep 12, 20204 min A Run-in with the LawLast week, Adam and I took our camper on her longest road trip yet. We packed up Chanice and traveled 500 miles north to Petoskey,...
Jenna BeallJun 23, 20206 minThree Dogs and a Canned Ham: Our First Camping TripOriginally, Adam and I planned to take our first camping trip at the tail end of June. We figured that would give us plenty of time to...
Jenna BeallJun 20, 20204 minWhy You Should Always Carry AAA, a Book, and CashOn Wednesday night, I was making a quick trip to Kroger for some last-minute camping supplies. Neutrogena makeup-removing wipes. Hard...
Jenna BeallJun 7, 20203 minMeet Our Shasta Airflyte!A few years ago, I became totally obsessed with tiny houses. And a year after that, I was infatuated with the prospect of buying property...
Jenna BeallMar 27, 20204 minLet's Talk Quarantine.I haven't left the house, with the exception of walks around our neighborhood, since Friday, March 13th. I realize this is a blessing....
Jenna BeallMar 10, 20204 min"Jessica is a mess-ica": Love Is Blind recap***SPOILERS AHEAD!!!*** I don't normally watch reality dating shows. My two best friends are loyal Bachelor viewers, and not even that...
Jenna BeallFeb 19, 20203 minBus Girl!For weeks, maybe months, now, I've been saying I need to try taking the bus to and from work. Logically, I knew Cincinnati's Metro made...
Jenna BeallFeb 12, 20203 minWhen the Man's Got You DownIt is a truth universally acknowledged that I loathe Donald Trump. I try to read all of my news pertaining to the President, and I...
Jenna BeallDec 31, 20192 minFavorites from 2019I'm a sucker for a good countdown or a satisfyingly succinct list. Here are the highlights of my own 2019—I hope you get to spend your...
Jenna BeallDec 26, 20193 minAre you MS'ing with me?It was 3:45 on a Friday, and my coworkers and I were wound-up. It’s how always we get those final moments of the workweek, excitedly...
Jenna BeallDec 19, 20195 min30 Things I've Learned by 30A mix of tidbits, opinions, and suggestions. 1. Always carry a book with you. Whether you're waiting at the doctor's office or suddenly...
Jenna BeallDec 15, 20193 minOur Unexpected Remodel of 2019This year, Adam and my big house expense was supposed to be a new roof. "Ugh, this is so boring," I groaned, looking through the...
Jenna BeallOct 20, 20194 minOur First Wedding AnniversaryYesterday was Adam and my first wedding anniversary! The day began with a visit from our contractor and the plumber. They would be...
Jenna BeallOct 17, 20193 minBackseat DriverToday, I got to work from home. Work from home usually means an entire hour of extra sleep, a warm mug of coffee enjoyed from the sofa,...
Jenna BeallOct 2, 20193 min"Ya mas to Yannis!": Greece 2019Delicious, fresh food. Jaw-dropping vistas. Extraordinarily kind people. These are the three things I'll remember most about our time in...
Jenna BeallSep 11, 20192 minStriking a ChordLike many children, I was forced to take piano lessons. "You'll thank me someday," my mom would say whenever we moaned and groaned....
Jenna BeallAug 25, 20192 minRoast Chicken, Wild Dogs, and the Man of My Dreams This afternoon, Adam and I were in the kitchen preparing our most favorite Sunday supper: roast chicken. We love everything about this...
Jenna BeallAug 23, 20193 minLiving Life on the EdgeThis afternoon, I did something dangerous. I visited HomeGoods. Even riskier? It was pay day, which means I went with a false sense of...