Category Archives: Jennifer Bell Riley

I blame the Container Store for my writer’s block. As I was knocking out my Christmas list, they gave me a coupon for a year’s subscription to Real Simple. My first issue arrived the week I was writing my January post. … Continue reading →

I’d like to re-publish my Christmas blog from last year. It’s really funny – in charge of a cookie exchange with my sorority. BLERG!  ~  Jennifer Riley As I shared at the Prize Christmas Party last Saturday, nothing makes me … Continue reading →

I’m rediscovering Dr. Seuss as I read to my children. They love the stories and the creativity. I love making silly voices and there is ample opportunity in each story. I saw this quote on Facebook this past weekend. It … Continue reading →

It was daddy-daughter day and excitement was in the air. Soon after the mother left, the little girl asked her dad if he would have a tea party with her. The dad sat down in a little chair next two … Continue reading →

If I could live one year over again, it would be my freshman year in college. I remember arriving on campus, loading a bus for a music camp, coming back and moving into the dorm and then starting rush. By … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I was driving the kids to school on my way to work. Going east on 19th, I was in the middle lane going the speed limit and cruising to my destination. The driver of the car … Continue reading →

I was driving to Houston from Dallas to take the CPA. It was late at night and I was cruising down I-45 listening to a new CD. The last song on the CD was “Draw Me Close to You” by … Continue reading →