Jessica
Jessica grew up in Redding and, after going to college in Virginia, grad school in DC, and living in Maryland for a few years, she ultimately made her way back to Fairfield County. Jessica is grateful to have her family nearby as she navigates through life with her husband, Rob, her son, Carter, and her furry firstborn, Madison. In her free time, she is an outspoken advocate for oxford commas, knowing the difference between ‘less’ and ‘fewer’, and cocktail hour. Jessica is a freelance writer and aspiring novelist. When she grows up, she would like to be a backup singer.
Unconventional Summer Cocktails for an Unconventional Summer
It's only June, and already Summer 2020 is not living up to the expectations I had back in January. Maybe, like me, you have...
Of Mice and Liars
Trusting your children is easy when they’re little, but as they get older, as they develop their own moral compass and become their own...
Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet
It wasn’t my idea to let the dog sleep in our bed. I went away one weekend when he was a puppy, and by...
Career Guilt and the Dreaded Question: “What Do You Do?”
I wish I were a dentist.
Imagine this conversation, if you will:
New Acquaintance: What do you do?
Me: I’m a dentist
New Acquaintance: Cool.
Dentists have it so...
The Post-Holiday Purge
There is a lawless, anarchic time that immediately follows the holidays.
After a year of abiding by the rules of order, there is a...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Mammogram
The first time my gynecologist suggested I get a baseline mammogram, I smiled and said I’d look into it. I didn’t. I had no...
Temporary Retirement
I am sitting at the airport on my way home from four days visiting my grandfather in Florida. I feel rested and happy and...
Nurturing a Child’s Moral Compass
My four-year-old was recently in the bathtub pretending that a green bar of soap was Chris Kratt from The Wild Kratts. When it came...
Puppy Love
Happy National Dog Day!
In 2004, August 26th was set aside by animal advocate Colleen Paige to "bring attention to the plight of animals...
Rethinking the Traditional Beach Read
It's summer. You're on the beach. The LI Sound; the Cape; your private island off the coast of France; wherever. The sun is warm....