Jenn Smith Thorp

writings & musings

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I think to myself, "There's no way this is possible," and then I think about all of the many incredible humans that have shaped and refined the flower program over the years. We've learned so much, grown so many

1. May 31, 2025
2. May 31, 2020
3. May 31, 2015

I moved to California from Texas ten years ago, today. I won't say I've never looked back, but I will say that I've never really needed to. Just look! Everything I've ever imagined is right here. 🌻

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The balance will never be met.
"It" will never be enough.
There will never be enough coffee.

And yet,

"Watch me, Mama!"

Forever, dude.
For friggin' ever.
You have no idea.

Through the Magna-Tile No. 2

Writing practice

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"Can I Handle The Seasons Of My Life?"

"Can I Handle The Seasons Of My Life?"

Family, Frontotemporal DementiaJenn SmithJanuary 24, 2021frontotemporal dementia, family, mom, motherhood, fleetwood mac, landslides, seasons, seasons of life, ftd

Of The Land

Of The Land

A poem about resilience.

Poetry, FarmingJenn SmithJune 9, 2020land, hardship, resilience, earthComment

Where The Light Enters: The Real Reason I Practice Yoga

Where The Light Enters: The Real Reason I Practice Yoga

Family, Frontotemporal DementiaJenn SmithJanuary 24, 2020frontotemporal dementia, dementia, light, where the light enters, candle, flicker, healing, generational healing, love

Life Lessons From The Jolly Green Giant

Life Lessons From The Jolly Green Giant

A story about discovering how to name vulnerability and perfectionism, and how to transform them.

Family, FarmingJenn SmithNovember 13, 2019vulnerabilty, perfectionism, green beans, jolly green giant, generational healing, eating disorder, body dysmorphia, body positivity, health, growing up

Life Is a Series of Numbers and Shapes, Mostly Full Circles

Life Is a Series of Numbers and Shapes, Mostly Full Circles

A story about growing up, seeking meaning, and finding closure in the most unexpected place…twice.

Family, Frontotemporal DementiaJenn SmithOctober 31, 2019full circle, spiral, lottery, grandma, frontotemporal dementia, dementia, multiple sclerosis, family, healing, generational healing

Shopping Organically Doesn't Have to Cost an Arm and A Leg

Shopping Organically Doesn't Have to Cost an Arm and A Leg

A handful of tips on how to cut down on food costs, without having to completely shift your lifestyle.

FarmingJenn SmithOctober 10, 2019

3 Tips For Buying Seasonally (And Why It Makes Sense)

3 Tips For Buying Seasonally (And Why It Makes Sense)

Perhaps we’ve spent too much time tuning into what is convenient, and less of what is intuitive to our relationship with nature.

FarmingJenn SmithOctober 7, 2019