Jenn Howe
Survivor * Adventurer * Creator
So Much Depends On The Weather
Above is a poem from my upcoming book, and I’m presenting it here in the form of a 1 minute mini-video — with the slightest of visual effects, and an audio track that I created specifically for the words I’ve written (click on the image to listen).
Here is the full poem — below ⬇️— for those who can’t access or expand the video above:
It’s important to remember: “love” doesn’t apply to just romantic/sexual love. Many children grow up with a long-term, terrifying, chilling lack of love, in an environment of constant abuse…be it mental, physical, sexual, and/or spiritual.
But yes, this poem might resonate with some of you who’ve experienced a lack of ROMANTIC love, as well.
A lifetime without love…nothing could be colder. 🧊 💔 And if you’ve experienced a lack of love — in ANY form — know that I understand. I feel you, and I want you to know, yet again: you are enough, you have worth, and yes, you deserve love. Most of all, you deserve to love YOURSELF. ❤️🩹 #ISeeYou #YouAreEnough
Warmly,
Jenn
Stop Seeking Approval And Go Look At The Trees
Happy 2024, everyone. ✨
This year, instead of rambling on with many words, I decided to wrap up 2023 by sharing some of my favorite moments in a different way: as a short film. 🎥
It features the beauty of “everyday” things and so-called “ordinary” moments.
Pay attention — life is fleeting…and so, SO extraordinary.
❤️
***Don’t forget to set your YouTube player (computer OR phone) to the highest possible playback quality setting…or else the images will be impossibly blurry***
Hoping for peace, love, happiness, and gratitude in the year ahead…for ALL.
Until soon,
Jenn
Time Means Nothing
Hello and happy autumn, blog readers! 🍁☕️🧣
My favorite holiday came and went. 🎃 #halloween 👻 And of course, I celebrated several times over the course of many days. I also had two costumes this year.
The first was this lady — the lead character from one of my favorite horror films, “Pearl”…
I made a VERY tiny film reel of myself as Pearl before I went to a party, and you can watch it at this link, if you care to see it (those who have watched the movie will get it 😂). ⬇️
My second costume is one you’ve seen before in Polaroid form, but I wanted to wear an elaborate version while I was out and about, so here she is again — Marie Antoinette. 👑
This second costume as the infamous queen got me thinking: “I should make another short film, and I should pair it with my poem about Marie Antoinette!”
So I did. 🎥
And that’s the purpose of this blog: to share my new short YouTube film/poem about Marie.
I spend a LOT of time on these short films, even if they’re just a few minutes in length, so I hope a few people out there will enjoy or appreciate what I’ve made.
This poem, as I’ve stated in the YouTube description, is darker and heavier than most that I share online. It’s seemingly about the queen, but like most poems, it’s truly about something else — something much bigger.
And this poem’s larger message is especially important right now as the conflict with Israel and Palestine rages on. I have MANY thoughts about this, but I may save that for a later blog.
I’ll probably return very soon to wrap up this crazy year in photos and words and thoughts.
For now, I wish you all well and hope you enjoy my poem,
“Marie Antoinette’s Head”
Until next time…
Jenn. ☺️💙
These Wolves, They Act Like Libertines
It sure feels amazing to be in a good place — mentally and emotionally — for quite some time now. I hope each of you have found a measure of real self-acceptance and peace, as well.
With each poem I share with you, I am completely vulnerable, sharing my absolute truth and a large piece of my heart.
I know many of you will relate to this one, and I again offer up this fact:
YOU ARE ENOUGH. Not because you can do “tricks” or earn a lot of “likes,” or because you look a certain way or seem “impressive” on paper, or because you have a prestigious degree from a fancy college, or because you won a huge award or prize. Accolades, accomplishments, and awards — as extras, and in & of themselves — are fine, and they can be wonderful things. But you will still feel empty if you are relying on these things (or ANYTHING outside yourself) to provide your sense of self worth. You have worth just because you were born, because you EXIST, and you should be able to feel true warm regard — not egotism — for yourself at all times, no matter what. No extras required. ✨
I will return soon to round up the summer and share other things, but for now…
…please enjoy a few photos of these fuzzy, lovely rascals… 💕 🐈⬛ ⭐️
☕️ 📝 🕯️
Until next time…
Jenn. ☺️
You’re About As Easy As A Nuclear War
Welcome back, blog readers. 👋🏼
Last time, I celebrated my birthday with you and shared a new short film via YouTube.
This blog, we’re gonna celebrate summer, and you know what that means: it’s time for my annual warm-weather tradition…the summer playlist. ☀️ 😎 🏖️ 📻 🎶 🤘🏼
Let’s get right to it.
Here ⬇️ is a list of THE BANDS…
And here ⬇️ we have the songs, for those who want to see titles (and in case the video in question gets deleted or won’t play in your country, etc. (Same order as the bands, listed previously)…
It’s a damn fine list, if I say so myself. 👏🏼 It got me dancing all around the house. 💃🏻
As usual, I’ve mixed the old and the new. And there’s rock, pop, shoegaze, jazz, rap, and Motown — many sounds to keep it varied and keep your mind open, because one shouldn’t get stuck in a rut or close their mind to things they aren’t used to. I even wanted to add classical and other types, but the list was already getting too long. 😢
So, if you’re ready to SHAKE YA BOOTY, click below to hear…
JENN’S HOT SUMMER PLAYLIST 2023 — ARMAGEDDON IT
I hope you all enjoy. 😊
Yes, you see Duran Duran on my list most years, because they’ve been my favorite band since I was 6 years old. And yes, they’re on my 2023 list. Also, the BEST news 🗞️ — Duran Duran was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 🏆 🎸 Freakin’ FINALLY.
Recent Moments
We’ll round out this blog the way I usually do — with some photo moments…
It’s time to say goodbye for now.
As always — stay safe, be in the moment, create, and have fun. We’re only here for a few seasons. Make the most of them.
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you again soon.
Warmly (lately, a little TOO warmly 😅)…
…Jenn ☺️
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