In elementary school, the name Jennifer would get you four quizzical looks.

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In elementary school, the name Jennifer would get you four quizzical looks. Side note: odd how Illinois doesn’t correlate with Missouri.

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-united-and-divided-states-of-jennifer

Jen reads: The Book of Speculation

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Jen reads: The Book of Speculation

In which Jen reads THE BOOK OF SPECULATION and wishes someone would send her a surprise book in the mail.

http://etoiline.com/words/2015/07/07/jen-reads-the-book-of-speculation/

Happy Fourth! ???#independenceday #usa #fireworksgandalf

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Happy Fourth! ???#independenceday #usa #fireworksgandalf

http://media.katu.com/images/130618_fireworks_660.jpg

Love wins! hugs all around

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Love wins! hugs all around

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/26/417717613/supreme-court-rules-all-states-must-allow-same-sex-marriages?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_medium=social

Early detection would be a lifesaver. #pancreaticcancer

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Early detection would be a lifesaver. #pancreaticcancer  

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/health/article/M-D-Anderson-study-could-lead-to-early-6347614.php?t=bc09afc74d&cmpid=gplus-premium

A softball teammate spent a semester in Vienna and he was asked if everyone in America really owned a gun and liked…

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A softball teammate spent a semester in Vienna and he was asked if everyone in America really owned a gun and liked monster trucks. 

http://www.vox.com/2015/3/24/8283199/gun-control-comedy-jefferies

So sad to hear about James Horner’s death-he was always one of my favorite composers.

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So sad to hear about James Horner’s death-he was always one of my favorite composers. I’ll be listening to his music all day today. Thankfully his scores are frequently uplifting and soaring, so I can take joy in the beauty he left behind.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/06/23/james-horner-oscar-winner-favorite-scores-songs/29141761/

I’ve been listening to the music of James Horner for most of my life.

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I’ve been listening to the music of James Horner for most of my life.

Many summers at camp featured his music on my GUESS triangle-shaped cassette player.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou4qKNatQ98

Break room tip: The smells of Palmolive dish detergent and coffee don’t mesh well together.

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Break room tip: The smells of Palmolive dish detergent and coffee don’t mesh well together.