travel – Kelly Jensen

Magic

Two years ago, due to a confluence of events, I decided to go back to college. I had a complicated relationship with college in my 20s and never managed to complete more than a year or so of any degree program. (I tried three.) Thirty years later, I still regret not sticking with it—with something—andContinueContinue reading “Magic”

So, this is August

Honestly, I’m surprised to note it’s only the nineteenth of August. As fast as my summer has disappeared, I expected it to be later. They say time flies when you’re having fun, and that’s certainly true. It also slips by unnoticed when you’re busy. What about when both coincide, when you’re working hard and enjoyingContinueContinue reading “So, this is August”

You Don’t Choose Your Family

I have just spent two days in Mississippi with relative strangers. It was a little bit weird…and more than a little bit wonderful. The food—oh, my goodness, the food. Southern favourites served with instructions to wash up and stow our hats. The manners—every single person capable of speech respecting their elders, even in the midstContinueContinue reading “You Don’t Choose Your Family”

Viva Las Vegas

My recent trip to Las Vegas left me with the urge to play Fallout: New Vegas, again, and about one hundred and fifty somewhat crappy photos taken with my mobile phone. I’m going to share some of the photos with you. Not because I wish you harm, but because I think some of them areContinueContinue reading “Viva Las Vegas”