Welcome

Thank you for visiting my Author Website and my blog, Jennifer’s Journal, where my passion for life is an open book. 

My blog is my hangout for sharing thoughts and observations on life here on Perry’s Point and my corner of the world in general, through poetry, prose, musings, and local and travel photography. I also offer writing and blogging advice under the heading For Writers & Bloggers.

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Here is where this blog began:  Follow the Yellow Brick Road

In 2010 my husband and I sold our house, packed up our belongings and of course our cats, Maisie and Vivian, and left the city to return to rural life in our beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

I have finished the engaging sequel to my recently published novel, Calmer Girls, a realistic coming-of-age tale set here in Newfoundland. Calmer Secrets – Calmer Girls II was released on March 21, 2017 in all Amazon stores.

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  2. Dear Jennifer,
    I am honoured and touched by the Blogger Bouquet you have given me. It is such a beautiful and
    generous thing to do. But then your writing is such too.

    By the way, your poem above is just brilliant and so deeply romantic.

    Thank You
    miriam

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    1. You’re more than welcome, Miriam. I adore your poetry! My husband just read Sorrow and Strength and loved it, so it isn’t just me who sees your talent. 😊
      Thanks for liking my poem excerpt. It means a lot coming from you! 💕

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  3. Jennifer, first a big THANK YOU for the lovely Blogger Bouquet you posted today! Wow!! 😀❤️❤️ A most wonderful surprise and it’s made my day – all fuzzy and happy! 😀😀 Thank you so much and for the great shout- out!

    I can’t belive I haven’t been to your about page before…it’s lovely to learn more about you! That looks like an amazing place to live. Your photo of the moonlight streaking across the bluest of seas is stunning and I love your quote on it.

    Happy writing and a joy to connect here on WP. I’ll pop by often, making sure I’ve got a cuppa and biscuit, resting comfortably on the sofa! 🍪☕️

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    1. You’re very welcome, Annika. I love making folks feel fuzzy and happy. 😉
      I also love meeting writers and bloggers like you here on WP. When I started blogging I had no idea the friendships, however virtual, I would make here that have lasted for years! These connections make sense because of the interests we all have in common. And who knows – maybe someday I might meet one or two in person? You never know! 🙂
      Happy writing, and of course editing, to you too. ❤

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  5. Hi, Jennifer, happy weekend to you! Thank you so very much for the mention on your lovely Blog Bouquet series. I am honored that you thought to highlight my blog, and happy for your kind words. You’ve inspired me to work harder and to write more…I can certainly learn a few tips from your wonderful blog. Thank you again, and take care!
    Elisa

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  10. Oh my gosh, Jennifer! Thank you so much for the blogger bouquet! I’m just seeing this tonight and it really made my day. How nice of you to think of me and give me such a nice shout out! Have a great night!

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  13. Jennifer–I didn’t know where to do this but I want to thank you so much for the Friday/Blogger Bouquet today. What a total shock! I so appreciate this; I truly do, and cannot thank you enough for your kindness. My cats send their love, too. ❤

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  15. Hi Jennifer…thank you so much for posting about me. People would leave a comment saying they popped over via your blog and when I finally investigated, I found the post. I appreciate the support! Hope you have a beautiful day! ~Sherry xoxo

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    1. My pleasure, Sherry. You have a beautiful blog! When I post my Friday Bouquet, it sends a pingback to the post I highlighted. I find it a great way to share the blogs I enjoy with other blogger friends.
      Happy Canada Day from the north! 🙂 ❤ XOXO

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  17. Hi Jennifer,
    a BIG thank you for linking up “A true summer’s dream” on The World according to Dina, this shout out is highly appreciated.:-) This was a lovely and unexpected surprise and several of your readers have left comments telling us that you sent them our way.
    We have never been to your part of the world, but we love the North and hope to see more of it soon.
    All the best for your book!
    Have a great weekend. We’ll be back for more, we’re your new followers,
    Dina, Klausbernd and our beloved Bookfayries Siri and Selma Xx

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    1. Good morning, Dina! Your blog is just beautiful, and it is totally my pleasure to feature it on my Friday Bouquet series. As I mentioned in the post, Norway in the summer reminds me so much of Newfoundland in many ways for its fishing villages and beautiful seascapes.
      Thanks so much for the follow back,
      All the best, Jennifer x

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    1. Yes, I have already gotten that one, but thanks for the nomination, I appreciate it. I will answer your last question: what kind of tree would I be? A tuckamore, for its ability to survive against adversity. Google the definition if you aren’t familiar with it; I think it fits me to a tee. 🙂

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  21. Hi! Thanks for the follow. I recognize you from some of your comments on Minuscule Moments… Leaving the city life for a calmer environment is something I’ve daydreamed about for some time. Glad you made the transition, and good luck with your book

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    1. You’re welcome! Kath is a treasure, isn’t she? Yes, my husband and I have no regrets about our decision to leave the city, and I recommend it to anyone who feels the need to slow down life in a big way. 🙂 So very nice meeting you, Desi. xo

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  23. Jennifer thank you sincerely for your lovely post and shout out. What a gift and several of your readers have left comments telling me that you sent them my way. Wishing you all the very best and sending much gratitude your way.

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  27. Hello Jennifer. Thanks SO much for my blog being your feature today. I was so thrilled about it.
    I have been a bit quiet as there a lot going on for me at the moment but I hope to pick up pace again in the new year. I hope that you have a happy time leading up to Christmas and a wonderful Christmas and New Year. All the best xoxo

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    1. You are ever so welcome, Elizabeth. You have been an inspiration to me and others through your blog, and I look forward to reading more in the new year. I know your mom is ill now, and you are in my thoughts, but I hope your Christmas can still be a special one for you and your family, if that is possible.
      Jennifer xo

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  29. I’ve always wanted to visit Newfoundland. When I was a girl, I lived in Saskatchewan for a few years, but we never made it that far East.

    Thanks for visiting my site. Much appreciated!

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    1. Hi, Carrie. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring your blog. Loved the Dexter post and the one about Dr. Laura especially (don’t get me started on that woman! lol). I will be back to read more soon, and to check out your book. Two things we have in common besides blogging and writing: I’m a true blue introvert also, and my mom’s name is (or was) Carrie. Thanks for the follow!

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  33. Hi Jennifer, I finally managed to check out your blog too, and I must say I’m happy to have done so. It’s nice to find a fellow writer and photographer here. I admire that you have turned your back on the rat-race and pursue a more”simple” life in the countryside.That’s what I also hope to do eventually.
    Have a nice day, I’m looking forward to read more of your posts.

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    1. Always nice to find someone with so much in common!

      As for the country life, my husband and I are fully enjoying it and have no regrets; we seem to be suited to the lifestyle. I’ll admit that the first winter was a challenge, missing folks in the city, and everything I was used to. But now I can’t imagine moving back unless I live to be very old and need to be closer to the amenities and of course family.

      I look forward to keeping up on your blog too. Thanks. x

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  40. Hello Jennifer, I’m happy to have found your blog through the wonderful site for The Siren’s Tale. I’m looking forward to sitting with a cup of coffee and staying awhile to visit your site further. 🙂 Right about a year ago I started blogging as a means of connecting through storytelling, supporting writers, and maintaining discipline with exercising technical skills, and though I’m fairly casual in my blogging approach I’m thrilled by the energetic and diverse writing community I’ve happened upon with WordPress. I’m always appreciative to find new writing and art to explore. Happy writing, photographing, and travels to you!

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    1. Thank you, I’m happy you found me too! 😉 WordPress is pretty wonderful, isn’t it? I have been blogging here for two and a half years now, and I have to admit, it is rarely a chore for me to come up with a post idea. And the feedback and blogger friendships have been fantastic.
      What are you interested in writing about? I will be visiting your blog very soon, but in the meantime, do come back for another visit. Cheers and thanks again!

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      1. Thank you, and yes WordPress is an amazing environment! I’m not too structured with my blogging, I don’t think I have a theme or agenda–other than hopefully offering some positive energy–I just enjoy the sharing of artistic vision and energy, learning from others, and letting loose a little with not adhering to strict writing rules. At the time, in terms of crafting manuscripts, I’m focused on a poetry project and a children’s book. Poetry is a main focus I’ve had throughout my life. I will definitely be visiting more, and thank you for taking the time to stop by! I also hope to get more photography up soon, haven’t had a workable camera for awhile. Good to meet you.
        🙂

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  41. Glad that I found you, seems to be a lot of interesting things on this blog, photos too, which are my passion in life. And I don’t know anything about the place where you live, seems to be fascinating and beautiful nature.

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    1. Well, there is only the Atlantic Ocean between us! 🙂 I live in a rural little Canadian community on the northeast tip of North America, and it is very quiet and peaceful here too, much like Greenspond. I see you are in Sweden, somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit. And your blog looks wonderful! Will follow back. Thanks. xx

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        1. Yes we do. It’s the rain drizzle and fog of spring I don’t care for, which is why when a nice day comes along I break out the camera.
          Maybe one day I will get to see Sweden. Nice to meet you too. 🙂

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  42. Hi Jennifer! Love your blog.I was wondering if you would be interested in participating in a Blog Tour on the writing process. Long story short, you would answer 4 questions about what you’re writing and your writing process and then pass the torch onto 3 other writers. Let me know. Will send details if you’re interested.

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  48. Hi Jennifer what an amazing thing to do ! I often hanker to live a life at one with nature and the sea ( can’t return to my roots as that is London and I have no inclination to live there again!) But I love the sea …just not brave enough and my husband and I ( ewe I sound like the queen) have to many roots binding us right now ……… but there is always the future. That said I love our house and where we life but I do have dreams. Be well, be happy and be blessed! xxx

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    1. Thank you Willow, for your kind comment. I would be the first person to agree that this is not the life for everyone, but we truly are contented here. I think part of it too is the stage of life you happen to be in, and what best suits your wants and needs. One day you might decide to pull up stakes and make a change. Stranger things have happened. Some dreams are meant to be acted upon. 😉

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  51. So Jennifer, you decided to join the small clan of Uncle Spike followers, sometimes known as The Spikey’s…. That makes me a happy blogger now – I really appreciate you making that special mouse click.

    Hope you like my upcoming posts and if you get bored one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too.

    If you have any likes, dislikes or suggestions about my blog, just let me know, either through ‘comments’ or via email. Always welcome reader input 🙂

    Have a great old day…
    UNCLE SPIKE

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  55. Oh, I’m so glad I found you, kindred spirit! I have always had a completely irrational longing to go to Newfoundland/Labrador. Seriously, I know absolutely no one else, who thinks about going there, and I’ve stopped mentioning it to anyone because when I do, I get a weird look that says, “you’ve got to be kidding”–because almost no one among my acquaintances even knows where it IS! I know that’s a very sad commentary on the way geography is taught in US schools, but it’s true.

    Who knows whether I’ll ever be able to make that trip–but now I can do it vicariously through your writing and photography! Thank you!

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    1. Welcome aboard, Tracy! So pleased to hear of your love of my province. 🙂 I hope someday you can make the trip and see it all for yourself. In the meantime, I sincerely hope you continue visiting my blog to keep you interested. Cheers!

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    1. Good morning, and thank you for following me back. It is quite a journey, isn’t it, this novel writing? We should check in on each other from time to time for moral support. Good luck to you too!
      Jennifer x

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    1. Thank you, Alessia! I am sincerely honoured to accept your nomination. Right off the bat, I wish I could break one of the rules and nominate you back for your lovely blog. Oh well. Now I better get busy and start choosing some other wonderful blogs that I follow, and spread the love. Thanks again. 🙂
      Jennifer xo

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  71. Hi Jennifer,

    I don’t know if you were aware of it, but around the time you started following my blog “arnnarn.com”, I was trying to reach a goal of a certain number of followers. When I reached that goal, the follower who got me to that number would receive a free, signed copy of my “Arn? Narn.” book upon publication. You are that person! Congratulations!

    The book is due out in early October and I would like to send it to you. If you could send me the pertinent info, just your address, I’ll get it up to you. For confidentiality (and not posting here on your blog), if you would rather e-mail me the info, which I recommend, you can send it to bmeisterman@comcast.net.

    Also and this is not necessary, if you wouldn’t mind, I would like to post that you won the book into one of my next blog entries. I would only mention your name, your blog and that you won.

    Thanks again for following “arnnarn.com”.

    Bruce

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    1. That’s wonderful, Bruce! I’m thrilled that I have won your contest! I was already looking forward to having a look at your book, and now this lovely turn of events. Go ahead, of course, with including me in your blog entry, and I will send my address to you as requested. Thank you! And thank you as well for following my blog. 🙂

      Jennifer

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  72. Hi Jennifer,

    Thank you for visiting and now following my blog “arnnarn.com”. It, like the book it precedes, has been and is a labor of love.. much like I believe your beautiful poems to be. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing more of your writing.

    Bruce

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  73. Good luck to you when you begin your novel. For now, you’re doing a good thing–keeping a journal. It’s what I like to think of as “gathering data.”

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