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Colon Cancer

This weekend, we found ourselves collectively shocked and saddened by the death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 from colon cancer. It's not just his age, but the fact that he portrayed characters with such life and vitality, even when he himself was sick. His roles were iconic, especially for the black community. His loss will have a tremendous impact. And I can't help but think that in his death, there is a lesson as well. Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and often goes undetected until the later stages. My grandmother died of colon cancer at the age of 55, when I was 8 months … [Read more...] about Colon Cancer

August 31, 2020 by Jen Leave a Comment Filed Under: Jen's life, non-profits

Photo Shoots

If you ever want me to feel like an old lady (probably sound like one too), get me started on the topic of how social media platforms have evolved in the nearly 10 years that I've been blogging. Picture me on a porch, in a rocker: "Back when I started blogging, Instagram didn't even exist!" At any rate, Instagram in particular has evolved from being, well, instant to being a place for much more curated content (sometimes it's still instant, though, à la my post from last night.) This evolution has led to a lot more photo shoots in the name of content. And when I started doing these shoots, … [Read more...] about Photo Shoots

August 28, 2020 by Jen 1 Comment Filed Under: businesses, Jen's life

CookinGenie

As I'm adjusting to being back in an office five days a week, one thing I notice has been seriously reduced is my motivation to cook when I get home from work. And as much as I love supporting local restaurants doing take-out, sometimes you just want a home cooked meal. Well, enter CookinGenie, which allows you to enjoy a delicious meal cooked in your home without the work of actually, well, cooking. CookinGenie's founder Sabah and I "met" on one of my girl Annie's Signature Sweets virtual baking class. I love seeing local small business owners support each other, so when Sabah reached out … [Read more...] about CookinGenie

August 26, 2020 by Jen 3 Comments Filed Under: businesses

Hocking Hills

Awhile back, one of my blogger buddies Kate described herself as "aggressively indoorsy" and I tell you, I felt seen. I am not a nature-y person, but in this strange time we're living in, nature has become not only a place where you can see people somewhat safely, but also one of the few vacation options we have. Jeff and I were looking for a place to get away just the two of us and we landed on Hocking Hills. We rented a cabin from Cedar Grove Lodging and Events. The location was perfect: on the main road through Hocking Hills and less than 5 minutes from Old Man's Cave. The cabin … [Read more...] about Hocking Hills

August 24, 2020 by Jen 1 Comment Filed Under: Cleveland Places

A Divorce Allegory

This was the post I was never going to write. But sometimes there are things that you just need to say. Because I've found so much strength and solace in other people sharing their truth. And maybe sharing this can be that for someone else. In some instances, divorce happens because of a cataclysmic event. It wasn't that way for me. The best way I can explain it is with this allegory: Last week, I brought a box of books from law school into my office. When I took the box out of my car, it felt completely manageable to carry. As I got toward my building, I was feeling less confident. As I … [Read more...] about A Divorce Allegory

August 21, 2020 by Jen 6 Comments Filed Under: Jen's life

Challah at Meg

There's nothing better than shining a light on a new local business that is making yummy creations. I not only love her delicious challah, but I love her grassroots story and how she found help and inspiration from others on social media. What gave you the idea to start Challah at Meg? Challah at Meg came about after a month of making challah. I am a self-taught challah baker!  I had been taking orders and I started following other challah bakers around the world on Instagram and felt that I wanted to make a name for myself and I  started toying with the idea of a business. … [Read more...] about Challah at Meg

August 19, 2020 by Jen Leave a Comment Filed Under: businesses, People

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Today on the blog (yes, I blogged!) #linkinprofile Today on the blog (yes, I blogged!) #linkinprofile...

This time, this year, has simplified life for all of us. It's stripped it down. Given us the chance to decide what matters. What stays. I'm never going to be a total homebody. I'm never going to be an introvert. But I feel definitively, and have felt for awhile, that the blogger/influencer stage is done.

So, thank you, thank you, thank you for nearly a decade of more fun, more connection, more everything than I could have imagined. You guys made this worthwhile and made it last. And now it's not you, it's me.

#flashesofdelight #clevelandbloggers #neolifestyle 📸: @jasphotographydc
Felt fierce. Felt bold. Did a thing. Thanks, @lady Felt fierce. Felt bold. Did a thing. Thanks, @ladysealegs (and @anneesquire and @riahroj) 🤫

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Happy 11th Gotcha Day to my favorite fuzz, my ride Happy 11th Gotcha Day to my favorite fuzz, my ride or die, my Tobey Symon George 🐶

#dogsofinstagram #tobeysymongeorge #crazydoglady #fuzzlove #adoptdontshop #whorescuedwho #neolifestyle #clevelandbloggers
Calculating how many days a week I can wear sweate Calculating how many days a week I can wear sweater dresses and booties...

#fallfashion #ootd #whatiwore #hautelook #sweaterdress #itsfallyall #neolifestyle #clevelandbloggers
Honoring all those who serve so bravely and selfle Honoring all those who serve so bravely and selflessly. We owe you a debt that can never be repaid, but we seek to uphold your legacy with our commitment to our highest ideals. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

#veteransday #happyveteransday #veterans #wwii #honoringthosewhoserved #neolifestyle #clevelandbloggers #wbw #waybackwednesday
Two months ago, I had never heard of neuroendocrin Two months ago, I had never heard of neuroendocrine cancer. Now I’m more familiar with it than I would ever want to be.

Known as the zebra of the cancer world because of it’s rarity and the unique way it manifests in each patient, it is often misdiagnosed initially.

As happened with my mother, 46% of those diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer are at Stage IV and/or had metastases at the time of diagnosis.

@netcancerday seeks to raise awareness of symptoms both among patients and health care professionals to lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options.

Click the link in my profile to learn more.

#netcancerday #letstalkaboutnets #neuroendocrinecancer #incaalliance #neolifestyle #clevelandbloggers #cancersucks
If you’re part of my circle, chances are you’v If you’re part of my circle, chances are you’ve sat around my mom’s kitchen table drinking margaritas and talking about everything big and small. Momma G’s margaritas are somewhat legendary that way...

So you can imagine how much I loved sharing a margarita in the sunshine with my beautiful momma yesterday 🍹

#patiodrinking #itsfallyall #fallincle #cheers #margarita #igotitfrommymomma #sundayfunday #neolifestyle #clevelandbloggers
It’s a hang your head out the window kind of day It’s a hang your head out the window kind of day ☀️

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Big 👏🏻 Frickin 👏🏻 Mood 👏🏻 #ridi Big 👏🏻 Frickin 👏🏻 Mood 👏🏻

#ridinwithbiden #biden #aviators #joebiden #neolifestyle #clevelandbloggers #flashesofdelight 📸: @joyfireburn
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