http://slow.writerscafe.org/JenB The original writings of author Jennie Baron en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776338309 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A "dream" wedding and honeymoon; back to real life http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1743078/ The big day draws closer http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1743073/ Finally the engagement is official http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1743070/ Preparations for a family wedding turns our couple's thoughts to their relationship. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1727958/ Romance meets real life as the couple manage school, work and their relationship. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1725816/ Christopher reflects on his two previous major relationships thinking that the other girls couldn't be more different, but with Valerie he thinks he has the best of both worlds. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1720063/ Returning to the routine after a special summer together brings new challenges. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1719905/ The new couple explore more physical intimacy and think ahead. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1699859/ The hesitant dance of accepting her feelings for Chris continues to bring Val closer to him. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1699855/ The friends take tentative steps into a romance. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1699612/ Christopher breaks up with Jessica; his thoughts and Val's turn toward each other; and they make a date. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1691258/ A final breakup with an old boyfriend and a probable rebound fling. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1691188/ The new college term brings a welcome reunion with a childhood friend. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1691186/ A first date is a promising beginning. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1562499/ A less stellar but exciting (at the time) episode in his life and a transition to a happier situation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1475610/ Christopher's reflections on his very first romantic interest and the meaning of music for him. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1475605/ Have youever feltOn the edgeof life but not quite part of it?Likehappiness is at your fingertipsBut justbeyond your grasp? Have youever feltThat youwere looking in From a coldnightThrough alighted windowAt a warmroomWheresmiling pe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1440431/ A special summer draws to an end and the school routine begins once more. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1437149/ An important decision made with some welcome help. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431572/ An affair becomes more serious; Val indulges in a little fantasy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431571/ Beginning a new relationship and also looking fondly to the past. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431569/ A new home and even a potential new love interest. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431566/ Taking steps to move on with life on her own. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431564/ Devastating events change Val's life forever. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431563/ The couple approach parenting as a real team as their kids become teenagers. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1431546/ Christopher deals with the problems and joys of being both a performer and a family guy; Val also has her insecure moments juggling her priorities. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1425421/ Out on thestreet on a rainy dayA woman witha yellow umbrella caught my eye.She’ll neverknow how the sight affected meHow cheeryand jaunty it lookedAmid thegloom,The fog onmy car windows,And the rainstreaming down on them. Please,please n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1411440/ A few thoughts I've been ruminating on lately that have come to the surface on today's somber anniversary. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1410921/ Val juggles work and motherhood and experiences a spiritual and religious reawakening. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379658/ Careers, parenthood and even adding to the family. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379657/ Chris and Val embark upon parenthood. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379656/ The wedding; the newlyweds embark together on furthering their careers and studies. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379655/ Embarking on a shared future. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379652/ The engagement http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379538/ Considering a deeper commitment. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379533/ Chris and Val enter the second year of being a couple. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379421/ From Chris's point of view. His relationship with Val is still new but promising. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379149/ Val and Chris contemplate the ultimate intimacy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379144/ Intimacy increases between the new couple. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379132/ Valerie and Christopher continue dating and have clearly become an "item." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379129/ A romantic element is definitely entering the friendship http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379126/ The new fall college term brings a welcome reunion with an old friend. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1379124/ This is my effort at creating a poem from song titles of one band, namely Yes. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1374599/ This grew out of some discussion I've had in the past few days about the nature of love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1371741/ A tip of the hat to the legends of King Arthur that I love so much. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1350806/ A few thoughts I threw together as I celebrated Easter yesterday http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JenB/1346460/ This is from my book and based on a partial lyric a songwriter character came up with. 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