Jam Gen Family: Memories of Christmases Past

Lights. Camera. Action! My sister and I knew the drill by now: come home from the Christmas Eve service, take… Read more Jam Gen Family: Memories of Christmases Past

Jam Gen Ethics: The Ambiguity of Lying

I knew Santa’s days were numbered when Son #1, then age eight, told me that there was a “real” Santa… Read more Jam Gen Ethics: The Ambiguity of Lying

“You remember what we talked about the other night? My friend … walking … grass … told his dad? And… Read more Jam Gen Ageing: What’s That You Say?

I realize the fact that I don’t like Halloween will be heresy to those who are fervent fans of this… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Halloween Was Rarely a Treat

For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful. Amen. My sons half recite, half… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: The Gift of Gratitude

Hear that noise? No? Me neither. It’s 9:30 in the morning on the first day of school. That sound? Dead… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Back to School

“Mom, Justin and I are dating.” With that simple statement, I am plunged into a brave new world. A not… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Another Surprise

For anyone who uses Facebook, you will be familiar with the feature called “Your Memories on this Day.” Unbidden, this… Read more Jam Gen Love: The Firsts … and The Lasts

When the expected finally happened, it was totally unexpected … and I was totally unprepared. Son #1 arrived home from… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: Surprised by the Unsurprising

I have never understood the allure that some people find for driving. I’ll admit it is freeing to own one’s… Read more Jam Gen Drive: Confessions of a White-Knuckle Driver