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Breakfast at the Vatican
There is one place in the world that I have always wanted to go, for a plethora of reasons...The Vatican. (okay, that's a bit of lie there, since there are a whole lot of places I have always wanted to go). First, though I am an atheist, I am enthralled by Catholic art (the tackier the better, by the way). Second, I am such a history nerd. Within this category, I am fascinated by the Borgias and the historiography of the Popes. Third, I dig the fact that the Vatican is a city-state unto itself within the larger city of Rome. And finally, fourth, Art...So Much Art.
By Jennifer Black Young4 years ago in Wander
Soberversary
Hi, I’m Jen and I’m an alcoholic. Today is my one year anniversary of sobriety, on July 4th of all days. It was barely a blip on the calendar, almost passed without even being noticed. That is how I wanted it. I wanted the day to arrive like any other day because I don’t really talk much about my sobriety. I acknowledge it, I will answer questions if asked, but I don’t bring up because it’s embarrassing.
By Jennifer Black Young5 years ago in Psyche
Ten Things to Teach Your Kid
It's pretty scary knowing that your kid is going to go out into the world. The chest can tighten up just thinking about the idea that your kid will be out there, without you by their side, dealing with other people and the kind of mini-emergencies and major emergencies that happen in life. But that is the ultimate goal of raising to kids, to get them out into the world as functioning adults that treat others well and that can handle shit as it comes. This is just a short list of things to pass on to your kid so that they can have a working base in order to be that functioning adult.
By Jennifer Black Young5 years ago in Families
The Case for Uniforms
Fashion is so much fun. And it is also exhausting...and nerve-wracking...and sometimes even tedious. What is the latest trend and should you go for it? Is that skirt still in style and if it isn’t, do you care? What shoes go with those pants? There comes a point in most people’s lives when keeping up with the fashion set just doesn’t appeal any longer and a noticeable signature style starts to creep in.
By Jennifer Black Young6 years ago in Styled
The New Prostitution
A lot of people love the idea of being able to work from home, to work when you want, to have no boss breathing down your neck 40+ hours a week. The freedom to live life the way you want, to travel, to have lunch with friends, to be there when the kids get home from school. All this after working your super easy job in your pajamas.
By Jennifer Black Young6 years ago in Journal
The Accidental Maman
It’s all over social media. The current American obsession for all things French, from diet to shoes. Jeanne Damas is the stylish It Girl. Everyone is looking at the French girl’s plate to try to figure out how they all stay so slim. French music is showing up on TV, and French movies are being re-released.
By Jennifer Black Young6 years ago in Families
