Love it Up has come and gone. We had 37 entries to our love-letter challenge, and Sarah and I finally had a chance to sit down with our computers (albeit farther away from each other than usual–one of us is at Geege’s) and select a winner (thank the computer goddesses for iChat). We read about love of equipment, stuffed animals, family members … even states of consciousness. And we loved reading every single entry. It was difficult to choose a winner. I know, that’s so cliched! But it’s true, of course. We want to send all of you chocolate goodie [...]
Read More in Jen Writes, motherhoodFebruary 20, 2010
Finally! We selected a winner!
February 13, 2010
There’s Still Time!
We want you to Love It Up! So, after you’re perfected that mushy love letter to your Sweetie (or to the chocolates, roses and conversation hearts), link up here. It’s easy, and you’ll be joining an already rich pool of entrants. (Take a read through! Leave a comment!) After Sarah returns from her Valentine weekend away, she and I will review all the entries over a box of chocolates. We’ll select a winner and send any remaining chocolates as first prize. (Just kidding; we’ll put together a Valentine’s Day-inspired bundle of goodies for the winner.) Entries must be linked up [...]
Read More in Jen Writes, three kidsFebruary 7, 2010
A Short Love Letter to My Sweetie
Dear Sweetie, Twelve years ago I chose you. Every day since I have chosen you. It is the easiest choice I have ever made. And I will make it again and again. All my love, Me
Read More in history aka before kids, Jen Writes, relationship, three kidsFebruary 3, 2010
Dear Pinot Noir
This is an anonymous contribution to Love It Up, a little blog challenge in honor of Valentine’s Day. I hope all of you will consider sharing a love letter with us and our community here. We also ask you to encourage your own readers to participate. We all need a little more joy in our lives, so let’s spread the love. Dear Pinot Noir, I love you. I love the pop of the cork, the burble you make as you fall into the glass, the warmth of that first sip down my dry and anxious throat. I love the way [...]
Read More in guest postFebruary 1, 2010
Now’s Your Chance to Love it Up
My discovery of a treasure trove of correspondence, much between me and Sarah (tidbits here and here), led one of our most supportive readers to suggest that we all could write more love letters. And, Amber, you are right. I’ve been thinking about your comment for just about three months now. Add to that the fact that things seem a little lonely—boring, even—around these parts lately. So Sarah and I thought it was time for another challenge, of sorts. And with Valentine’s Day just two weeks away, we decided this is the perfect time. Our latest endeavor is Love it [...]
Read More in Jen Writes, three kids