January 24, 2021
by jenniferpuryear
On the best days, words fail the gleaming – fading – world. A tiny songbird with a yellow stripe on her head visits the old spruce tree. She hops from one branch to another, eyeballing me. I’ve never seen her like before – and maybe I never will again. Even the darkest clouds are illuminated. On those days “sorrow and love flow mingled down” …
January 17, 2021
by jenniferpuryear
My friend Shelby Moody recently gave me a small devotional called “A Moment with God,” by Betsy Davies. Betsy made it on Shutterfly – it’s a personal collection of photographs and meditations that she put together following the passing of her husband last year. I love the way she talks about wind… The tree outside my window is still, there appears to be no wind. …
January 6, 2021
by jenniferpuryear
Staying sane in the time of corona has gotten easier in some ways and harder in others. I find myself Really Impatient in the home stretch. ML Davis stops in at Bacon today with some good energy and reading recommendations, including a terrific 25 cent purchase. I’m in a better mood already! * * * Thank you for spending some time …
January 3, 2021
by jenniferpuryear
My friend Patricia Eastwood stops in today with a funny and heartfelt reflection on 3 years of New Year’s resolutions, plus a book recommendation. I’m starting the book tomorrow, if not sooner! It sounds so intriguing and thought-provoking for January of 2021… From Patricia: For the past three years, I have come up with a New Year’s resolution that I felt might make some kind of positive change …
December 6, 2020
by jenniferpuryear
You’re on a galloping horse. On your right is a sharp drop off, and on your left is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you. Directly in front of you is another galloping horse, but your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion in pursuit. What must you do to get out of this dangerous situation? … Get your …
September 26, 2020
by jenniferpuryear
Not talking about the debate. It was hard to watch, yes. But I hope and believe our republic will survive. Last week my husband and I saw a new Netflix documentary, “Challenger: The Final Flight.” It’s enlightening; fascinating; awful; and something else too. Something to do with courage. I thought you might want to know about it… Where were you when the Challenger exploded? I …
September 2, 2020
by jenniferpuryear
The other day I loaded Pepper and Daisy into the car along with their boundless energy and enthusiasm. Sometimes it feels like I have four dogs instead of two. We drove to Miss Kitty’s, where Daisy goes to doggy daycare, and I realized that I didn’t have my phone. Hmmm, I thought. Where could that phone be. And how am I going to get Daisy …
August 26, 2020
by jenniferpuryear
I feel unmoored, I told my family, on day ten in the twilight zone. On day eleven, I drove back to Nashville…
August 16, 2020
by jenniferpuryear
Cities across the United States rang bells to celebrate the ratification of the 19th amendment in August of 1920. Though the crucial, tie-breaking vote had taken place in the Tennessee legislature, Nashville remained quiet. A streetcar strike required his full attention, the Mayor said – and that was that. Well goodness it’s about time we rang some bells, friends! The Nashville Public Library is spearheading …
August 12, 2020
by jenniferpuryear
“Puppy for sale. Looks like something bought at Cracker Barrel. Ankle biter, toy stealer, attention hound, cry baby. Pees in house. Price: $1, negotiable. Contact Pepper@BaconOnTheBookshelf.” It’s rough going at our house if you want some peace and quiet. But if you’re in the mood for a party, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got wild days and long nights. Rampant mischief and creative …