Jessie Raymond
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Jessie Raymond: Art project preempts holiday prep
Have you ever had an artistic idea that consumes your thoughts until you just have to pursue it, even at the expense of, say, getting ready for Christmas?
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Jessie Raymond: A simple Thanksgiving? No thanks
Despite the likelihood of meltdowns, however, riding that line between culinary success and disaster makes me feel alive.
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Jessie Raymond: Paranormal podcasts get to me
A couple of weeks ago on my way to bed, I was walking past the bedroom closet that serves as our laundry room when the dog, two steps…
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Jessie Raymond: I solemnly swear I had jury duty
When I got notice this summer that I was being summoned for my first-ever jury draw, I cheered, as anyone would.
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Jessie Raymond: Toaster purchase causes burnout
This fall, our household suffered a series of appliance failures. Among the casualties: our toaster.
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Jessie Raymond: Autumn chores fall by the wayside
“What I must do first, above all else,” I said, speaking slowly to emphasize the enormity of what I was about to tell her, “is weave a fall…
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Jessie Raymond: Broken fridge prompts new lifestyle
Lately, I’ve been embracing my European side.
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Jessie Raymond: Road trip ends stay-at-home streak
Monday morning, I texted a coworker: “Did it rain this weekend? I wouldn’t know, because we were away.”
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Jessie Raymond: Stacking wood signals summer’s end
Maybe it was when nighttime temps got down into the low 50s, but I suddenly felt compelled to stack the six cords of wood.
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Jessie Raymond: Non-gardener has a change of heart
Summer’s not over yet, but I’ve conducted a preliminary assessment of my 2022 No-Garden Plan, and here are my findings: I’m an idiot.
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Jessie Raymond: The kind of fun we need more of
I did something a little crazy last week: I had fun.
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Jessie Raymond: Website reboot almost broke me
In late June, I decided to revamp my very old, very basic website, on which I kept a selection of past columns.
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Jessie Raymond: Summer kicks off social season
In recent weeks, I’ve learned something about myself: I like people.
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Jessie Raymond: Garden gets a break this year
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having a delightful spring. I feel more at ease this year, more able to enjoy the longer days and warmer…
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Jessie Raymond: The sun is out; now so is my back
Last Thursday while lifting weights, I felt a twinge in my lower back. I corrected my form, finished the workout and forgot all about it.
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Jessie Raymond: Discovering the fun of fishing
There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as spending a spring evening fishing. At least that’s what Mark says. But then, he practically grew up with a fishing pole over…