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When the Man's Got You Down
It is a truth universally acknowledged that I loathe Donald Trump. I try to read all of my news pertaining to the President, and I...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Feb 12, 20203 min read


Favorites from 2019
I'm a sucker for a good countdown or a satisfyingly succinct list. Here are the highlights of my own 2019—I hope you get to spend your...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Are you MS'ing with me?
It was 3:45 on a Friday, and my coworkers and I were wound-up. It’s how always we get those final moments of the workweek, excitedly...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Dec 26, 20193 min read


30 Things I've Learned by 30
A mix of tidbits, opinions, and suggestions. 1. Always carry a book with you. Whether you're waiting at the doctor's office or suddenly...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Dec 19, 20195 min read


Our Unexpected Remodel of 2019
This year, Adam and my big house expense was supposed to be a new roof. "Ugh, this is so boring," I groaned, looking through the...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Dec 15, 20193 min read


Our First Wedding Anniversary
Yesterday was Adam and my first wedding anniversary! The day began with a visit from our contractor and the plumber. They would be...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Oct 20, 20194 min read


Backseat Driver
Today, I got to work from home. Work from home usually means an entire hour of extra sleep, a warm mug of coffee enjoyed from the sofa,...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Oct 17, 20193 min read


"Ya mas to Yannis!": Greece 2019
Delicious, fresh food. Jaw-dropping vistas. Extraordinarily kind people. These are the three things I'll remember most about our time in...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Oct 2, 20193 min read


Striking a Chord
Like many children, I was forced to take piano lessons. "You'll thank me someday," my mom would say whenever we moaned and groaned....

Jenna Beall Mueller
Sep 10, 20192 min read


Roast Chicken, Wild Dogs, and the Man of My Dreams
This afternoon, Adam and I were in the kitchen preparing our most favorite Sunday supper: roast chicken. We love everything about this...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 25, 20192 min read


Living Life on the Edge
This afternoon, I did something dangerous. I visited HomeGoods. Even riskier? It was pay day, which means I went with a false sense of...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 23, 20193 min read


People Who Impress Me
Drivers who can make a left-hand turn on a four-lane street. Those who immediately understand how to work both the vacation rental's...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 21, 20191 min read


A Year without Clem
Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of Clementine's passing, but it many ways, it feels like it should be today. Clem died on a hot...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 16, 20193 min read


Mornings with Dewey
There she goes… There she goes again… Racing through my brain… I silenced my alarm, always Sixpence None the Richer’s “There She Goes.” I...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 7, 20193 min read


This is a love letter.
Dear Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, I've never loved a cleaning product the way I love you. A stubborn scuff on the stairs? A long-forgotten...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 4, 20191 min read


My wrists are sore.
My company offers lunchtime workout classes, which is totally awesome. And while I've enjoyed yoga, bootcamp, cardio HIIT, Zumba, tai...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Aug 2, 20192 min read


It's in the Stars
I am no astrology expert. I did not choose my husband based on our star compatibility, and I haven't ever rearranged my plans according...

Jenna Beall Mueller
Jul 30, 20192 min read
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