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THE RAMBLINGS OF JENN ROBERTS



The Voice of Reason
When I was growing up, my voice served me well. It won me public speaking competitions, almost hit the high notes during my solo as Mrs....

Jenn Roberts
Mar 31, 20207 min read
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Health Nuts
The average person’s New Year’s Resolutions will be abandoned by Jan 19th. By the time this blog post comes out, most gym memberships...

Jenn Roberts
Feb 5, 20204 min read
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A Cynical Cinephile
It’s the dawn of a new decade and a lot of “top 10 movies of the 2010s” lists came out just before New Year's. When I was chatting with...

Jenn Roberts
Jan 4, 20206 min read
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Cutie Patootie
I am 5 ft 2. For the most part, being vertically challenged has served me well. I’ve never hit my head on a door frame, I save money by...

Jenn Roberts
Jan 3, 20203 min read
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Pickling My Battles
I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I love winning. Ever since I was old enough to know what perfect or winner meant, I strove to be the...
Jenn Roberts
Jan 3, 20205 min read
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Every Cyclist is Clearly in Love with Me
Some women have the remarkable ability to instantly recognize when someone is hitting on them. I am not one of these women. Unless...
Jenn Roberts
Oct 19, 20195 min read
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Java Jan
A few years ago on a lazy Sunday laundry day, I couldn’t find any change for the machines. I ripped my purse and backpack apart, opened...
Jenn Roberts
Oct 19, 20194 min read
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Resumes of Fire
Congratulations! You have qualified to compete in the Olympics. The Job-Hunting Olympics, that is. Whether your contract has just ended,...
Jenn Roberts
Aug 3, 20195 min read
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She Didn't Want to Wear an Itsy, Bitsy, Teeny, Weenie, Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
I love going to my local YMCA. The intimidation I usually feel at other gyms doesn’t exist at the Y. Whenever I’m there, I’m surrounded...
Jenn Roberts
Apr 13, 20194 min read
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