Jessica E. Thomas

by Jessica E. Thomas|19 October 202019 October 2020|Journal

Every season brings its own joys. In winter, I love the snow (if we get any). People may think I’m insane, but I love sub-zero sunny January days, especially when there’s snow on the ground. Spring brings the welcome relief...

How to Survive This Election Season

by Jessica E. Thomas|11 October 202011 October 2020|Politics

The 2020 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most contentious elections in American history. There are many reasons for this. Our president doesn’t behave the way we are accustomed to politicians behaving. Our news media earns...

When to Speak (and When to Stay Silent)

by Jessica E. Thomas|03 October 202003 October 2020|Religion

I messed up. I commented on a Facebook post without invitation. The meme was political and typical of today’s climate. I guess I’d reached a limit. I’d watched too many videos of riots. Seen too many tweets gleefully wishing for...

5 Mistakes That Stalled My Writing Career

by Jessica E. Thomas|21 September 202027 September 2020|Writing

I've been at this writing career for over twenty years. Specifically, I’ve been in online fiction writing circles since 2008. I was online just in time to watch print on demand publishing, indie publishing, and ebook publishing take off. Back...

A Closer Reading of Noah and the Great Flood

by Jessica E. Thomas|14 September 202021 September 2020|Religion

I neglected my Bible reading for many years, but recently decided to reincorporate daily reading into my life. This morning’s reading took me through the story of Noah and the Great Flood. This is not a discussion on the historicity...

When Life Punches You in the Gut

by Jessica E. Thomas|08 September 202009 September 2020|Journal

Fettuccini I cried myself to sleep Sunday night. My cat, Fettuccini (a.k.a. Fetti, Feta, Sweet Precious Kitty) got out sometime during the day on Sunday. We have no idea when. She’s becoming braver. When the front door opens, she peeks...