Sometimes poignant, often witty letters written to my daughter.
Dear Jessica Brennan, For some reason, journalling, brain dumping and freeform writing have come up in several of my conversations lately. Freeform writing is meant to clear the unconscious and …
Do Blueberries Have Ears? Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I went to the village to get my hair done last Sunday, and when I came out of the salon, my car was trapped in a section …
Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me? Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, The other day, Dad was sitting in the sunroom while I was two rooms away in the kitchen. Dad said: Have you seen that pill? I heard: …
Did You See Her? Which Way Did She Go? Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Since my twenties, I have always travelled with flip-flops in my bag. By travel, I mean to faraway places and also to the local restaurant. I might …
Oh, The Things These Flip-Flops Have Seen Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, When something awful happens, the quicker you can move from “Why me? I don’t want this to happen. How can this be happening? Please, don’t let this …
I Hate It, But It’s Happening Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, They say if you’re afraid of something and force yourself to do it, the fear disappears. I disagree. I’m terrified of heights and always will be. When …
I Found Delight in the Fear of Heights Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, When I wake up at night, I’m trying to stop the anxious thoughts that arise. I shift to what’s in the room. The fan is blowing across …
Quickly Racing to Slow Living Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Your self-worth isn’t something to barter with or compromise. It’s yours to nurture and to keep whole. Don’t swap it for the right to have the job …
One Thing to Never Negotiate Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, We’ve all heard the saying, “You’re preaching to the choir,” usually uttered when someone passionately explains something to an audience that already believes them. In my opinion, …
Why the Choir Needs a Sermon The Most Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan,Sometimes, while watching a television show or reading a book, a phrase will get stuck in my head and command some reflection. Recently, I was struck by some …
A Samurai’s Words On a Good Life Keep Reading