Jenny Mac Rogers

LATEST ARTICLES ( 37 )

• Why Am I Here? Relationships and Storytelling

  

  I went to a blogging conference this past weekend. My first, actually. I put down some thoughts about the overall takeaways from that gathering in a post over a... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 FAMILY

• The Daily Grind

  

  In my day job, I spend a lot of time in Chancery Court. In other states, it may be called something else. In Mississippi, Chancery courts hear certain kinds of... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 FAMILY

• The World Right Now

  

  Although I’ve sat here nearly every evening for the last seven years, the glider rocker in my son's room, amazingly, still doesn't creak. I placed the rocker... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 FAMILY

• A Sense of Humor, Perhaps When Needed Most

  

  In recent days, you may have seen a news story or two about some Lands End customers being upset about receiving a free copy of GQ Magazine. Sit down before I... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FAMILY

• Blog Tour!

  

  When Jessica Thornton (who blogs over at Meet the Magnolias) asked me to take part in this blog tour, I said, "Sure!" because I love these "share the love",... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 FAMILY

• Getting to Know Everyone at MSWB!

  

  Today, I'm linking up with all of my friends over at Mississippi Women Bloggers. (If you're a blogger and you're interested in MSWB, come on over and get... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 FAMILY

• It's That Time of Year Again {Throwback Thursday}

  

  I was at Wal-Mart a week or so ago and saw that they had changed out the seasonal area in the front from patriotic July the 4th stuff...to school supplies. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 FAMILY

• In Which We Find Ourselves in NOLA...once Again

  

  This time, it was for BB's birthday.For months, he insisted that for his 7th birthday, rather than a typical birthday party, he wanted us to take him to New... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 FAMILY

• Bring on the Rain

  

  So there's been one big question everyone at my house has been asking me lately. "When are you going to post on your blog again?"It's been a minute, so to speak. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2014 FAMILY

• Did Jesus Ever Say "Meh"?

  

  Pondering text, tone, and all the stuff that has gone unwritten ToneIt is true that tone makes all the difference in whatever it is that is being said. Or... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 FAMILY

• In Which I Tell You Where to Get Some Moonshine...but It's Not What Youthink

  

  So a couple of weeks ago, a package arrived in the mail from Bourbon and Boots. Pretty cool,huh? I texted hubs this picture when it arrived. "Is that really... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2014 FAMILY

• Community: Mall-walkers and Casseroles

  

  Down here in the deep South, we tend to think we do community really well. Hence the phrase "Southern hospitality" and such. Truth be told, though, I find... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 FAMILY

• It's Valentine's Day, Get out Your...dictionary?

  

  I am such a nerd. As if I needed more confirmation of this, I had reason to look up the word "euphemism" this week, and turned to Merriam Webster online. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FAMILY

• Baby Love

  

  Kirsten Oliphant asked for "a non-sappy love post". Personally, I can't wait to read everyone's take on this, because I love the unconventional when it comes... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 FAMILY

• Exceptional: a Response

  

  Many of you have probably read this post by Amy Glass. There have been lots of responses. I had to sit on this for a while. I read a lot of blogs, and while it'... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FAMILY

• A Slightly Belated Happy New Year & My Faves of 2013

  

  So 2013, for me, was quite a year. Halfway through the year, I decided to pick up blogging again. For whatever reason, I need an outlet. I have come to realize... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 FAMILY

• Day 27 of 31: An Open Letter to My Husband

  

  Dear Hubby,You know, they say that our differences are what make the world go round. (I've never really been sure who THEY are or where they get their... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 FAMILY

• Hacker Or "surprise" Guest Blogger? You Be the Judge.

  

  Hi, y'all. This is Jenny Mac's husband, Noel. I'm taking over today.There's got to be a picture of me around here somewhere. Oh, yeah. Here's one.Obviously,... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 FAMILY

• December: I See Your Stress Card, and I Raise You... One Charlie Brown Movie

  

  I made myself a promise about tonight, and I was bound and determined to keep it.This morning, before I left for work and the kids headed off to school, I told... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FAMILY

• I Am Israel

  

  NowI, like many postmoderns, have a very busy life. I have a family. I also have a career. I'm plugged into church, community, and, I hope, the world as a whole. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 FAMILY