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Pen, Paper, Coffee

a blog by Jennifer Riales

Storms Rolling In

I enjoy the quiet mornings by myself after Ryan leaves for work. Today, especially, because the rain clouds outside have not only...

A Morning Reflection

As I sat at the kitchen table, sipping my steaming cup of coffee, reading Psalm 8 from my Bible this morning I admit that I felt a little...

Relaxing and Reflecting on a Beach

I already had some down time after finishing my masters project to relax and rest my brain, but poor Ryan felt like he needed some time...

Tempted to Sleep

It's so easy for me not to be intentional in the way I use my time every day. I'm one of those people that thrives under a routine with...

Growing Pains: What Doesn't Kill You

I have been a student for almost 20 years of my life, which is a considerable amount of time. During those 20 years I've been a very good...

Mama's Biscuits

Do you want to know how to tell when you've officially passed into adulthood with a separate life from your family? When your mother...

Faithful Place

Do you see that picture up there? This is my happy place, my zen place, or whatever you choose to call it. All I need is a book and cup...

Asheville Mountains & Biltmore Gardens

Ryan and I were up early Saturday morning for the long drive to Asheville, North Carolina. We decided to rent a car because Ryan didn't...

Gardening or Digging up Daisies?

I've never been known to possess any skill at growing plants of any variety, but I'm trying new things and it helps that the garden plot...

Royal Watch (Pool) Party

Ryan and I went to a pool party last Saturday at my parent's house. It was really just a family gathering together to eat, swim, laugh,...

Hot days, Cats and Short Weekends

I am sitting at my kitchen table looking out into the backyard through our one foggy window where the seal is broken hearing the sounds...

Pen, Paper, Coffee

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