North Carolina – Imperfect Happiness

By C. Janelle April 23, 2014February 24, 2015

Carolina Dreaming

I walk along the red clay path past white dogwood blooms. My son spots a black and orange millipede. We stop to watch it cross the path and see a second … Continue reading Carolina Dreaming

By C. Janelle August 12, 2011August 11, 2011

Today I got my Massachusetts driver’s license. From the time I began driving until today, I’ve had licenses in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, California, Utah, and Massachusetts. I’ve visited DMVs, … Continue reading Six States and Counting

By C. Janelle July 3, 2011July 3, 2011

Longing, Hope, Despair: Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier My rating: 5 of 5 stars I bought this book on a very bad day. I was overwhelmed with our situation—the layoff, the uncertainty, along … Continue reading Longing, Hope, Despair: Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier