Jeannette Swanson
Jeannette is mom to three kids ages 10, 6 and 4 and a military spouse to a Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technician. They've been married thirteen years and her husband has served almost twenty-five years. They're not exactly sure what's next, but they call the desert just outside Joshua Tree National Park home for now. Jeannette loves her Nespresso machine, reading, house plants and crocheting.
How This Former Gym Rat Got Her Exercise Groove Back
Once upon a time, I was a regular at the gym. Most everyone knew my name; it was like Cheers. The cardio equipment, the sauna and steam room, and the green juice from the...
I’m Not Buying What the World Says About Motherhood
Even though it happened over two years ago, I can still recall the conversation.
Shortly after our cross-country move, my husband and I updated our drivers' licenses on base. We made joint appointments with the...
Week by Week, I’m Struggling…But Still Trying
It had been one week since our governor canceled all public schools through at least March 30th, and yesterday it was pushed to May 15.
At that moment, I was sitting cross-legged on the floor, typing...
It’s Not You, It’s Me – My Breakup with a Coffee Chain
I am comfortably curled into the left end of our sofa with my "Don't Stress Do Your Best" Threshold mug from Target. I slowly bring the stoneware vessel to my mouth and inhale the...
Awkward Meetups and Friend First Dates: Finding My Place Even If No One Finds...
I sealed the dishwasher and pressed the start button for the second time that day. I sighed and reached for my grande-sized beverage on the breakfast bar, reheated it for the umpteenth time since...