friendship – Jaye Street

Go, Figure (Well, at Least Part of My Figure)

Last week I did a really big thing. In retrospect, it was much bigger than I anticipated. People I spoke with who did the same thing stated, “it would be life changing”, “the results would be amazing”. Naively, I thought since this was a standard procedure it would be eazy peazy. I’m here to tell […]

by Jaye Street

Mama’s Boots

Mama always said that a lady should not wear white shoes before Easter Sunday; but, I don’t recall exactly when she said you should put them away for the season. Near as I can recall, it would be the first hint of Fall or perhaps October 1st. I would have said September 1st with the […]

by Jaye Street

An honest heartfelt letter to my sons from your unconventional mother.

I always knew I would be a mom. There was never any doubt in my mind. It’s hard to believe I’ve been a mom for 25 years! I won’t tell you I never thought I would not have a daughter; however, I will tell you that I realized I really was OK with not having […]

by Jaye Street

“Pearls” of wisdom —- If All Lives Matter, Act Like It Behind The Wheel

I was coming down the 680 Southbound, just outside of Walnut Creek heading into Danville. It was rush hour traffic, but reverse commute. Danville always seems to back up a bit. As expected, I hit some stop and go. I braked accordingly and was pleased to see the small red Honda behind me do the […]

by Jaye Street

To Pee or Not to Pee….

I have had 4 children within a nine-year span. I have done my Kegels. I have tried to be bladder compliant. Nonetheless, truth be told, I wet my pants running, walking, laughing, drinking. I come through the front door of the house after a 15, 30, 45, 60-minute drive stating “I have to pee”. Case […]

by Jaye Street

Legal Tender

When I was a little girl, I got free breakfast at school. For as long as I can remember, I packed my own lunch — anything from peanut butter and jelly with lays chips sandwiched in between, a cold hotdog sandwich on sliced bread with mayo and ketchup or a bologna sandwich on sliced bread […]

by Jaye Street

DRT, Pinterest & Neverland

I haven’t pinned since you have been gone. It will be a year next week. What I mean by pinned is I can’t log into Pinterest and start adding cool things to my Pinterest boards without thinking of you and missing your own pins, your sense of humor, sense of style and the clear definition […]

by Jaye Street

Genetics, Podiatry and Menopause

Every day I realize I am becoming more like my mother. The things I say are her words repeated to me too many times to count. Even the things she said that I detested – “Can’t cook it cold!” “The camera never lies!” – comes flying out of my mouth to my own children. I […]

by Jaye Street

EDD, Roxy, Flip Turns, The Book and Finish Something

I have been rather lackadaisical in my blogging the last two months. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag. There is the continued priority of looking for full-time work while fighting with the EDD regarding my unemployment benefits. It appears that if you inform that EDD that you were away for a week, they […]

by Jaye Street

Will Run for Korean

My dear friend, Gretchen, who we have sweetly dubbed Bro Bro, is a total foodie. She is a total 5’2”, 100 pound foodie. She’s hardcore. She eats meat – pork, beef, rarely chicken and she eats fat, she eats noodles, pasta. It is just not fair. I am a foodie. I adore food. I am […]