PinnedAnnajenkinsThe Uselessness of AdagesOn August 24, 1988, I had a quick but serious conversation with my brother. I had just started to make dinner — French toast and bacon —…Aug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022
AnnajenkinsRecognizing Privilege“If you look after your pennies, your dollars will take care of themselves.” This quote from my grandmother obviously referred to money…Mar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
AnnajenkinsWalk Your PathWelcome to Women’s History month. I want to tell a little story about the most important woman in my life, possibly that of my sons’ lives…Mar 10, 2023Mar 10, 2023
AnnajenkinsChristmas’s “pagan” rootsMany theories exist as to why Christians, Catholics in reality, chose December 25 as the date for Christmas. Some theories include…Dec 9, 2022Dec 9, 2022
AnnajenkinsThe Secret to 35 years of MarriageThe title is a lie. A secret to marital bliss is a lie. There is no 100%/24/7 such thing as a happy marriage just like there is such thing…Nov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
AnnajenkinsIntimidationI always thought I was an “easy to get along with” type of person. I was, after all, bullied — as many of us were — in gradeschool in the…Nov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022
AnnajenkinsTeacher ExodusI know I should avoid Twitter, but I should also avoid sugary desserts. Neither is good for me, yet I am oddly attracted to both. The other…Oct 4, 2022Oct 4, 2022
AnnajenkinsWhy I retired 4 years earlyI really wanted to teach for 40 years. I loved teaching. Sure, some of the kids, a lot more parents, and many more state laws were a pain…Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022