Author Archives: Rock & Roam with J&J

About Rock & Roam with J&J

He is a musician/photographer for fun and a sales guy for work. She loves to write and is financial marketing. Together, they have built a life complete with two kids and two dogs. They love to travel as much as possible. You never know when life will throw you a curveball so live it now. Don't wait.

Not So Super Bowl

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Rock & Roam with J&J

The Super Bowl used to mean getting together with friends or family, drinking beer, eating queso, and watching commercials, and probably the Patriots playing someone. About fourteen years ago, my family’s life took a detour when our lives were changed … Continue reading →

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Rose Colored Glasses

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

Grief is weird Continue reading →

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This Little Light of Mine

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

In June, we moved into the house we have been building since late last year. Our dear friend, Mike, built it for us and it was (mostly) a fun experience. For years, I composed Pinterest boards of every room of … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Dad

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

On February 4, 2018, my Dad passed away after a long illness. The past few days of funeral planning has been in a word: exhausting. But with the sadness has come many good memories, laughter going through old pics, and … Continue reading →

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Be Somebody

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately. I think we often underestimate the impact that we can make in this world. We may not all be the next … Continue reading →

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Totally Kosher Pumpkinbutt Day

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Rock & Roam with J&J

The summer after I graduated from high school, I got dumped by a guy I really liked. He wasn’t especially nice to me but he was handsome, and at the time, I didn’t have great self-esteem so that was enough. … Continue reading →

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#100HappyDays Challenge Complete

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Rock & Roam with J&J

For the past 100 days, I have posted a photo of something every day that makes me happy. Believe me when I say that parts of the past 100 days have been quite tumultuous. They haven’t all been 100% happy … Continue reading →

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The Day I Ran Into My Friend’s Abuser

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Rock & Roam with J&J

The day I ran into my dear friend’s abuser, I had just finished a lovely dinner with my family in celebration on my son’s birthday. We were walking out and he was walking into the restaurant. I stood, frozen, unable … Continue reading →

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That Ain’t Right, Y’All

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Rock & Roam with J&J

I was clearing off my coffee table last night when I came upon a memorial service program for my friend’s husband’s service that I attended this past weekend. He was 35 and died suddenly and unexpectedly. His handsome, smiling face … Continue reading →

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Garbage In, Garbage Out: Staying Positive in a Negative World

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Rock & Roam with J&J

You probably already know that if you eat processed and/or fast food every meal, unless you have the metabolism of a 15-year-old boy, it will eventually catch up with you. But, seriously, can I get some of that metabolism? Most … Continue reading →

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