Jennifer Heyns

OUT WITH THE OLD; IN WITH THE NEW

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:04 PST

I’ve missed you! It’s been so very long since I’ve written….anything. It isn’t that I haven’t had anything to say. In fact, it was more because I had too much to say. 2011 was a very difficult...

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HELP FOR THE HOOKED

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:52:14 PDT

This is more of a cry for help than a blog post. I implore you to read my quandry and offer any advice you may have - this is a serious and desparate attempt for answers. Some background...

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THE REAL STORY BEHIND MATZOH

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:49:29 PDT

I think we've all been taught the biblical story of Exodus. The common theory is that after being enslaved by the Egyptian Pharoah for a billion years the Jews were finally freed. They were so...

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BIG PLANS

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 30 May 2011 17:34:28 PDT

I have to admit, I'm a bit of a snoop. I love listening in to my sons chatting amongst themselves. Not the oh-too-often barbs and teen/pre-teen angst that gets the better of the pair while having...

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BLOGGER'S BLOCK

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:34:25 PST

I want to write more blog posts. I really do. I sit here every day and think to myself, "Today I'm going to write another blog post - I AM, I REALLY, REALLY AM!" and then nothing. Not one interesting...

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WE NEED TO MOVE

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:21:48 PST

For the past three years we have been living with stink bugs. If you don't know what I mean, then get the hell off my blog - I hate you. Ok, ok - please don't leave, I didn't mean it, it's just that...

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ALL DONE

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:00:05 PST

I'm constantly blaming my husband for my children's traits, but it turns out that they're more like me than I'd given them credit. For instance, they are incredibly efficient - definitely get that...

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WEATHER IN VIRGINIA'SNOW GOOD!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:27:56 PST

I have always told people that in Virginia our state motto ought to be "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute." I stick by that - the weather is plum crazy here, you never know what...

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HANG UPS

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:00:25 PST

Coffee with the girls was particularly enlightening the other morning. We took turns venting about various issues the previous week and somehow the conversation turned to airing our "hang ups". And...

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KARMA

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:56:08 PST

I consider myself to be a very positive person. As such I try not to dwell on the negative, no matter how hurtful, painful or irritating. I'm also pretty sensitive - usually quick to sympathize with...

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SNOWBALLS

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:45:07 PST

It's not even winter yet and already I'm seeing snowballs everywhere I go. And the weather is beautiful and sunny (60 degrees at the moment). As much as my children wish I were being literal and that...

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THESE SHOES - NOT SO MUCH MADE FOR WALKIN'

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:42:38 PDT

For the past 11 years I've made my meager living by being a journalist, a writer, a columnist and a marketing consultant. Truth be told, I definitely got around. I journeyed here and there...

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OH MY WORD!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:40:52 PDT

As a writer, I am naturally drawn to good vocabulary...and bad grammar. It never ceases to amaze me when I hear people use large and impressive words, especially when they do so correctly. I guess I...

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STILL GOING STRONG

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:27:02 PDT

Who'd have thought we would have lasted this long and still be going so strong after 18 years? Well, actually, we did. I'm not sure that I'd exactly describe it as love at first sight, but my...

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THE USUAL SUSPECT

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:43:36 PDT

My very wise friend Kim taught me that if and when you have nothing to say, a photo can sometimes speak louder than words. So, in an effort to blog on a wordless day, I give you..... THIS is...

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MY MAN MAY HAVE MARRIED A MASS MURDERER

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:46:02 PDT

I have been blamed (framed for sure) for many deaths over this past week, mainly by my husband. As homicidal as I may be feeling right now, this being my 4th and hottest day yet without air...

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EXES, HEXES AND GENERAL WEIRDNESS

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:58:43 PDT

There's no such thing as normal. That's basically the number 1 rule I live by. It helps to gloss over so many awkward situations/conversations. "Mommy, when I lay my arm flat on the table my...

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YOU'VE GOT FOOD ON YOUR FACE!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:57:22 PDT

The best part about blogging (aside from the thousands I've saved on traditional therapy by whining to you all here instead of from someone's couch) is hearing about new people who have found there...

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BABY STEPS

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:24:12 PDT

Last week I played hide and seek with a cow, or rather - she played hide and seek with me. Which, if you've ever seen a cow, can be a difficult game to initiate. I kid you not I walked out onto my...

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BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BEE

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:22:57 PDT

I love spring. Absolutely love it. Spring means my wedding anniversary, my birthday, my younger son's birthday - many happy celebrations. It also means witnessing tiny little leaf buds that will...

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SPRING IS A DOUBLE-EDGED PARASITE

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:42:32 PDT

Spring is finally here and thank God. Although I love the warm fires at home and the comfy wardrobe that consists only of jeans, sweaters and books, I seriously thought I might kill someone...

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AND YOUR LITTLE DOG, TOO!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:20:03 PST

Who knew: you write a book and life spins out of control? I always imagined that I would write a book, be an instant success and have nothing but time on my hands for writing more books. Ahhh, those...

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EXCITEMENT ABOUNDS

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:02:28 PST

I have lots of great things to share with you all! I'm so excited I could just burst - of course, I'll try to keep the bursting from happening until I'm finished with this post, otherwise how will...

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NAME THAT COLUMN CONTEST

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:52:45 PST

Calling all clever brains: I am writing a new column and it needs a great name and I've come up short. I'm opening up the naming to you, my clever friends, to see what you can come up with. The...

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT #1,000,001

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Heyns) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:51:17 PST

SCHOOL IS CLOSED MONDAY Fauquier County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 15. Administrative offices will be closed as scheduled for President's Day....

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