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Category: Reflections

By C. Janelle Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

A Rose by Any Other Name

People have opinions about my name. I’ve known this from the time I was a little kid. Grown-ups would say, “What a beautiful name!” and I would say, “Thank you,” … Continue reading A Rose by Any Other Name

Categories: ReflectionsTags: identity, names, self-identity
By C. Janelle Posted on October 14, 2016

Strangely Specific

Whenever we walk through the cemetery, I make my way to this particular headstone. The inscription intrigues me. I can understand the willow tree, but I wonder what prompted Jacob’s parents—assuming they chose the … Continue reading Strangely Specific

Categories: ReflectionsTags: cemetery, gravestone, memento mori, New England, nineteenth century
By C. Janelle Posted on September 6, 2016

The Armful

I’m not as big a poetry person as I think I ought to be, but sometimes I come across a poem that just speaks to me. Who knew Robert Frost felt … Continue reading The Armful

Categories: ReflectionsTags: balance, Poetry, Robert Frost
By C. Janelle Posted on March 1, 2016January 1, 2021

Not From Around Here

“What wad are you in?” asked the constable at our polling place. “Excuse me?” asked my spouse, leaning in closer. “Tell me your street name, and I’ll tell you your … Continue reading Not From Around Here

Categories: ReflectionsTags: dialect, Massachusetts
By C. Janelle Posted on December 22, 2015January 1, 2021

Selfie-loathing

“Just like a mom! You take all of these pictures, and you’re never in any of them!” said my friend Linda on a hike one chilly morning. So I bowed … Continue reading Selfie-loathing

Categories: ReflectionsTags: Body image, self image
By C. Janelle Posted on December 9, 2014July 29, 2015

The Romance of Thirty-Eight

My third-grade teacher, Miss Kowalik, let me stay inside at recess and sort mimeographs and read instead of facing the chaos of the playground. She introduced me to creative writing and taught me how to … Continue reading The Romance of Thirty-Eight

Categories: ReflectionsTags: aging, Birthday, Teachers
By C. Janelle Posted on September 18, 2014July 29, 2015

Feline Farewell

The vet’s estimate was that Maurice had two to four months. Two weeks later I sat with my cat on my lap, sobbing and hugging my crying daughter with my free arm, and … Continue reading Feline Farewell

Categories: ReflectionsTags: Cat, Farewell
By C. Janelle Posted on March 31, 2014July 29, 2015

A Multitude of Thanks

A few days ago, my post about my brother Josh was featured on Freshly Pressed. Many of you know this because, best I can tell, many of you are here as … Continue reading A Multitude of Thanks

Categories: ReflectionsTags: Gratitude
By C. Janelle Posted on December 18, 2013July 29, 2015

The Bright Side of Winter

This is the time of year when I have trouble remembering all of the very good reasons that I don’t live in California anymore. To distract myself from California dreaming, … Continue reading The Bright Side of Winter

Categories: ReflectionsTags: New England, Winter
By C. Janelle Posted on March 22, 2013July 29, 2015

Vulnerability and Shame

My friend Linda shared with me two TED talks by Brené Brown, one about vulnerability and one about shame. I listened to both while my daughter read in her room and my … Continue reading Vulnerability and Shame

Categories: ReflectionsTags: Brené Brown, Shame, vulnerability
By C. Janelle Posted on January 26, 2013July 29, 2015

Nine Lives: A Cautionary Tale

For Christmas, my children got a toy store gift card from their great-aunt and great-uncle. After wandering slack-jawed around the enormous store for an hour, dazed by the abundance of … Continue reading Nine Lives: A Cautionary Tale

Categories: ReflectionsTags: bead loom, Cat, cat health, thread
By C. Janelle Posted on January 16, 2013July 29, 2015

California Dreaming

I’ve been doing these yoga practices and meditations from Kelly McGonigal’s “Boost Your Willpower” four-week online program, and I find myself thinking of California. I know that part of this … Continue reading California Dreaming

Categories: ReflectionsTags: California, Home

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