When I was young in years, I hadn't the time invested in this life to see the goodness that can eventually develop from circumstances with unfortunate beginnings. With age has come the [...]
As my oldest son prepares to have his portrait taken for Senior Yearbook, I can’t help but recall my Senior year portrait experience. It was the fall of 1989. A photographer set [...]
"Just because something didn't go the way I wished it to, doesn't mean it didn't go the way it was supposed to." - An Average Jill
My oldest son can write a five-page essay the night before it’s due and pull off a decent grade. He’ll explain that although he puts pen to paper the night before, he’s [...]
I vacationed last week on North Captiva Island in southwest Florida. After going full steam the last several months, I completely checked out, and took each moment as it unfolded. I read [...]
"An idea doesn't grow until it's planted." - An Average Jill
"Sometimes you need to put your ideas out there. You're either going to sound like a complete idiot, or look like a total genius. I've survived both many times." - An Average [...]
"If you get tangled up in the vocabulary you'll miss the message." - An Average Jill
"Only give yourself compliments. Insults aren't good for the soul" - An Average Jill
By Jill Roberts / April 2, 2019 In my experience, once kids grow into teenagers, any chance you have as a parent to tell them what to do is pretty much over. [...]
