Author Archives: jpeters33

2016, Recorded in Other Ways

Posted on December 30, 2016 by jpeters33

So much of what happened this year would not have made a good blog post. Did I write? Yeah, but my favorite professor in college said that writing for one’s self is not writing, it’s journaling. I didn’t even do … Continue reading →

Posted in change, gratitude, unspoken, writing | 2 Comments

I know you rider, gonna miss me when I’m gone.

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jpeters33

This afternoon, I’ll say goodbye to my Volkswagen Golf.  This ending is not exactly how I thought it would be (are they really ever?) but it’s a pretty good one, and I have no complaints.  13 years is a pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, memory, secret car mechanic inside my head | 6 Comments

how I remember it

Posted on May 1, 2015 by jpeters33

I committed to last month’s 100words.com challenge, where I wrote 100 words a day for the month, and the site posts your entries upon completion. You can write about anything. I decided to finally start putting down some specific memories from … Continue reading →

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Spring running for a recovering magical thinker

Posted on March 10, 2015 by jpeters33

Boyfriend* and I ran on Sunday, our first outdoors one since New Year’s Day. Feeling a little crickedy, but sort of good and okay with being a little unprepared despite working out indoors, we went to the business park where … Continue reading →

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Running. If you stand still long enough, I’ll tell you about it.

Posted on October 10, 2014 by jpeters33

Tomorrow, I’ll run my second half marathon. I’m looking forward to the event, differently than last year for many reasons. It has again dawned on me that this is why I take notes on my runs, and why I (sort … Continue reading →

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surfacing, mapping, thank you

Posted on May 16, 2014 by jpeters33

I’ve been under a rock for a few months. No no, it was a good thing.  I’ve emerged with a couple accomplishments as well as something I never expected to receive.  But, I’m back with an arsenal of things I’ve written,  and a … Continue reading →

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To Ryan

Posted on January 16, 2014 by jpeters33

To Ryan. You were driving us to the city, with Carol. As we approached our destination, the traffic increased, as it always seems to. We chatted about three, four things at once, on and on. We looked at the time. … Continue reading →

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The End of Terminal Uniqueness

Posted on October 11, 2013 by jpeters33

Tomorrow morning, I’ll run my first half marathon. Something that thousands and thousands of other people have done.  I will be a part of a team, running for several reasons, all combined into one event.  I will be a part … Continue reading →

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soap in my coffee

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jpeters33

I have a dry erase board on my refrigerator, which is intended to be a place for me to write down great ideas when they spontaneously come to me during the mundane times of life.  What is actually on my … Continue reading →

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waiting to be saved

Posted on July 16, 2013 by jpeters33

I walk the dogs one of a few different routes each night in my neighborhood.  I’ve walked them both together, one at a time, with music, while on the phone, with a friend, but the one constant is the neighborhood. … Continue reading →

Posted in abandoned but not forgotten, fun with homeownership, gratitude, neighbors | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments