Jakki Jelene Blog

I Want to Ride My Bicycle

I was thinking about how bicycles are pretty much the greatest invention ever, especially if you’re a kid. It’s a fairly affordable way to get around quickly. I sure miss...

The Pleasure of Truth: Why We Write

Article originally published through Doorway Publishing Always slipping from my handsSand’s a time of its ownTake your seaside arms and write the next lineOh, I want the truth to be...

When The Airwaves Rocked

“When I was youngI’d listen to the radioWaitin’ for my favorite songsWhen they played I’d sing alongIt made me smile.” — Yesterday Once More, The Carpenters This morning while getting...

A Place of Comfort

I was just reminiscing about a memory when I was a little girl of about 6. I was with my mom and we went to an evening service at church....

Artificial Light

There’s a little-known fact about me — I have a strong aversion to artificial light. I almost never turn on lamps or overhead lights in my house. I much prefer...