I’m still discovering who I am as a writer. My subject matter has a vast range, but mostly I write about my experiences that I believe may be relatable or interesting to others. Below is a mix of it all, but you can select a category if there’s a particular genre you prefer.
Making It Artisan $tories – Foodie Edition
What a neat opportunity to host WPAA - [...]
Peter Hazelwood: A Story for the Generations
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
The Laudati Family: Embracing ADHD with a Fresh Optimism
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Jim Fusco: In Pursuit of Music
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Become a More Mindful Shopper
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Attached | Audio Book Review
By Jill Roberts Earlier this year, I discovered [...]
Mary Cole: A Work of Heart
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Waste Not, Want Not
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
A Dad’s Legacy to Community TV
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Residents Take Strides for Autism Community
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Spring Goes Wild
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
Spring Hiking in Connecticut
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
The Naccarato Family: Keeping Life Simple
By Jill Roberts As published in Neighbors of [...]
The Bloodroot Plant: Don’t Let its Dainty Charm Fool You
By Jill Roberts One of the earliest signs [...]
One for a Sunday
By Jill Roberts Sometimes in the moment, it’s [...]
A Risky Love Song
By Jill Roberts The courting ritual of garden [...]
My Solo Experience…A Journey to Self-Love
By Jill Roberts In late 2019, my former [...]
Sharing the LOVE
During the month of February, I’ll be sharing [...]
Feeling the Love…
In the spirit of LOVE, an Average Jill [...]
Bah Humbug! How I Grew My Heart, Again
By Jill Roberts The holiday season has notoriously [...]
*New* Moon Mix Bark
An Average Jill’s Moon Mix Bark is the [...]
Things I Consider To Curb What Annoys Me
By Jill Roberts Recently, I was asked by [...]
Say Hello to the new Moon Mix granola label…
Say Hello to the new Moon Mix granola [...]
Do Unto Others…
By Jill Roberts When I used to think [...]
Be Like the Sea, according to Lao Tzu
By Jill Roberts I find analogies mentally titillating. [...]
The Truth About Karma
By Jill Roberts When I’m hurt or offended [...]
Do I Deserve To Be Happy?
By Jill Roberts Once, during a therapy session, [...]
Living in Decision Purgatory
By Jill Roberts My grandfather had a saying, [...]
Making Room for Change
By Jill Roberts “If you want something different, [...]
2021 Market Schedule
An Average Jill is excited to get outdoors [...]
A Lesson from a Persnickety Calico Feline
Pictured here, is our cat, Zoey, and Claire’s [...]
Absence Does Make the Heart Grow Fonder
When I was a love sick teenager, and [...]
Forgiveness vs. Acceptance
I used to confuse forgiveness with acceptance, but [...]
Spotting Treasures
By Jill Roberts My Nana kept the poem, [...]
Don’t Worry
By Jill Roberts I used to give much [...]
Lesson That’s Taken Me The Longest To Learn
There’s much research that supports how praying, or [...]
“Out on a Limb”
I recently heard on a podcast, someone share [...]
“A Rainy Morning”
I hear the rain's patter, like chain dragging [...]
“Be Kind”
When I was kid, I believed when I [...]
“Thanksgiving 2020”
On this Thanksgiving, I have an even deeper [...]
Handcrafted in Connecticut
By Jill Roberts In my joy of sharing [...]
“Not all my ideas are good ones”
If I sit on any idea long enough, [...]
“Needing to Recharge”
March 30, 2020 With this social distancing, I [...]
“How will I shine today?”
March 25, 2020 When I woke this morning [...]
What Trees Can Teach Us About Being Prepared
By Jill Roberts / March 21, 2020 Aside [...]
A Pandemic of Opportunity
By Jill Roberts / March 16, 2020 We [...]
Art Tripping with Michele Murelli
By Jill Roberts / February 28, 2020 Michele [...]
How I Ease the Creepiness of Hiking Solo
By Jill Roberts / January 9, 2020 I [...]
At First You Don’t Succeed… | January 6, 2020
In the course of viewing video footage for [...]
“2019 In Review” | December 31, 2019
The tides of 2019 carried the energy to [...]
“Through our Truths”
"It is through our truths that we grow; [...]
Interview with An Average Jill
By Jill Roberts / December 22, 2019 I [...]
“The Truth” | December 12, 2019
By Jill Roberts Most people ignore certain facts [...]
What’s In Your Library?
By Jill Roberts / December 11, 2019 The [...]
In Remembrance of a Friend | October 8, 2019
Steven D. Sylvester / Dec, 12, 1973 - [...]
“Chrysalis Update” | August 31, 2019
Over a week ago, I posted on An [...]
“An Emotional Moment” | August 25, 2019
A woman purchased one of my framed prints [...]
Waste Not Want Not: Tips for Relocating Unwanted Items
By Jill Roberts / August 17, 2019 This [...]
“Hike On” | July 25, 2019
I hiked a section of the Appalachian Trail [...]
Writing It or Living It
"I know I have a story to tell; [...]
“The Gift of Reflection” | June 20, 2019
When I was young in years, I hadn't [...]
“Memory of a Yearbook Portrait” | June 18, 2019
As my oldest son prepares to have his [...]
Just Because
"Just because something didn't go the way I [...]
“Tending To My Garden” | June 3, 2019
My oldest son can write a five-page essay [...]
“Life is Amazing” | May 21, 2019
I vacationed last week on North Captiva Island [...]
Growing An Idea
"An idea doesn't grow until it's planted." - [...]
Sharing Ideas
"Sometimes you need to put your ideas out [...]
Don’t Get Tangled
"If you get tangled up in the vocabulary [...]
Good for the Soul
"Only give yourself compliments. Insults aren't good for [...]
A Mom’s Words to Grow By
By Jill Roberts / April 2, 2019 In [...]
Living Without Expectations
"If I compare the contributions of others against [...]
Finding the Positive
"Our most beautiful expression of care and compassion [...]
Uplift Your Tribe
"Uplift your tribe; They're your vibe." - An [...]
Dying to Be Me | Audio Book Review
“Dying to Be Me,” by Anita Moorjani is [...]
Keeping Your Word
"Keeping your word may not seem important, until [...]
Nurturing the Best of Me
By Jill Roberts / March 15, 2019 It’s [...]
Compassion
"A feeling you don't own is not yours [...]
Shortfalls
"The only shortfalls I have a right to [...]
A Skinny Girl Perspective On Weight
By Jill Roberts / March 11, 2019 I [...]
Slow and Steady
"Dreams don't fade momentum does. Keep striving; Even [...]
Work In Progress
"I'm a work in progress; Most days more [...]
The Irrelevant How
"When imagining your dreams, the 'how' should be [...]
Becoming A More Mindful Shopper
By Jill Roberts / March 5, 2019 When [...]
Shoe Dog | Audio Book Review
By Jill Roberts / March 4, 2019 “Shoe [...]
To Tell, or Not To Tell
"Some stories aren't ready to be told; Some [...]
“Sharing My Best” | February 28, 2019
Before I could move forward with my ideas [...]
“Guilty Pleasure” | February 26, 2019
I have a few guilty pleasures; One of [...]
Kindness Matters
"You may never know when your kindness will [...]
Janice Joplin, “Bobby McGee”
Several years back, I watched a Janice Joplin [...]
“What’s In Your Purse?” | Notable Article
An article by Mary Miller on thehairpin.com titled, [...]
“Moms are Irreplaceable” | February 20, 2019
Any of my friends will agree that I’m [...]
What We Need to Hear
"The message is not in the words, but [...]
Beauty in the Ordinary
"It's extraordinary the beauty one can discover in [...]
Vulnerability in Love
"Vulnerability in love may leave you more open [...]
Kindness is Simple
"If you want to make a positive impact [...]
Three Memoirs | Audio Book Review
Some of you may want to settle in [...]
Quirky Is Okay
"Embrace your quirky side." - An Average Jill
Badass in the Making
"When life gets hard, it's not to break [...]
Johnny Cash, “Sunday Morning Coming Down”
One of the fondest memories I have of [...]
“Burn Out or Fade Away?” | January 26, 2019
Burn Out or Fade Away? Neil Young may [...]
Vulnerability In Life
"Unless you allow yourself to be vulnerable, you'll [...]
Finding Your People
"Assuming everyone thinks like you is dangerous; Finding [...]
Poison, “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn”
When I was 16 my friend and I [...]
“Following the Herd” | December 20, 2018
I used to follow the herd instead of [...]
The Sun Does Shine | Audio Book Review
I just finished listening to “The Sun Does [...]
Girl, Wash Your Face | Audio Book Review
I just finished another great audiobook on Amazon's [...]
Kid Rock, “Purple Sky”
I remember driving to school as a teenager, [...]
Rod Stewart, “Reason to Believe”
I had a regrettable experience in my youth, [...]
Pursuing Dreams
"I believe the best way to inspire my [...]
“Happy New Year” | December 31, 2018
In 2018 I focused on the love, good [...]
Indigo Girls, “Closer to Fine”
This song had a huge influence on me [...]
Fleetwood Mac, “Landslide”
Stevie Nicks wrote the lyrics for Landslide in [...]
Maren Morris, “My Church”
I attended a few Baptist services when I [...]
Hootie and the Blowfish, “Let Her Cry”
“Let Her Cry” by Hootie and the Blowfish [...]
Aaron Tippin, “Kiss This”
The lyrics to “Kiss This,” by Aaron Tippin [...]
Tom Petty, “The Waiting”
I had a friend in college who would [...]
Ashley McBride, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega”
When my kids were little, I listened almost [...]
“Another Day on the Trail” | October 5, 2018
Three complete strangers on separate solo hikes meet [...]
Charity: Water | Notable Charity
Like many other Americans, I’m skeptical about donating [...]
Shaping our Circumstances
September 22, 2018 Yesterday, while I was helping [...]
Stranger in the Woods | Audio Book Review
I’ve got another great audio book recommendation from [...]
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