Clara Tenny
@bnjrjubilation.bsky.social
Between caregiving and writing, I’m searching for truth, meaning, and moments of grace. Entre les langues, les livres, et la vie — je cherche encore.
There are a lot of things on my mind at the moment. Too many to share in one post. This reflection on 20 years since I earned my BA in French is but one of those things.
December 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
There are a lot of things on my mind at the moment. Too many to share in one post. This reflection on 20 years since I earned my BA in French is but one of those things.
Some thoughts before I call it a night….
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Some thoughts before I call it a night….
I love handwritten letters and I have amassed many over the years, before they became so rare…but I guess I can’t share them without permission….
November 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I love handwritten letters and I have amassed many over the years, before they became so rare…but I guess I can’t share them without permission….
I did not realize how much I needed this book until I started reading it. It’s not long so if you need some encouragement, advice, and inspiration as we move closer and closer toward authoritarianism,this book is for you. They draw thoughtful insight from history and theology. Highly recommend.
October 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I did not realize how much I needed this book until I started reading it. It’s not long so if you need some encouragement, advice, and inspiration as we move closer and closer toward authoritarianism,this book is for you. They draw thoughtful insight from history and theology. Highly recommend.
A friend invited me to my first hip-hop concert tonight. It was Wu-Tang Clan and they were so amazing! The energy on stage and in the crowd just blew my mind! Also, it was nice to get out of the house 🙂.
June 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A friend invited me to my first hip-hop concert tonight. It was Wu-Tang Clan and they were so amazing! The energy on stage and in the crowd just blew my mind! Also, it was nice to get out of the house 🙂.
Sharon McMahon makes a good point. Books should never be banned.
April 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Sharon McMahon makes a good point. Books should never be banned.
My newest Substack post is live! All my posts are paywall free (because I’m not well-known enough to convince anyone to pay to read my stuff). Check it out if you’re interested. bonjourjubilation.substack.com/p/my-life-wi...
April 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
My newest Substack post is live! All my posts are paywall free (because I’m not well-known enough to convince anyone to pay to read my stuff). Check it out if you’re interested. bonjourjubilation.substack.com/p/my-life-wi...
Dining solo with a good book while someone else takes care of my parents…caregivers need breaks too.
April 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Dining solo with a good book while someone else takes care of my parents…caregivers need breaks too.
I wear the same shoes every day. Yes, I own a pair of hiking shoes and a pair of flip flops and a couple other old shoes that really should be thrown out, but no dress shoes. Nothing else. Now these are starting to show wear and tear. So is it time to replace them?
March 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I wear the same shoes every day. Yes, I own a pair of hiking shoes and a pair of flip flops and a couple other old shoes that really should be thrown out, but no dress shoes. Nothing else. Now these are starting to show wear and tear. So is it time to replace them?
I finally got to see the Oscar winner for best documentary yesterday, “No Other Land”, and it was well worth it. Yes, this is a difficult topic and there’s a lot of history not covered in the film. But it was well done and I encourage everyone to watch it.
March 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I finally got to see the Oscar winner for best documentary yesterday, “No Other Land”, and it was well worth it. Yes, this is a difficult topic and there’s a lot of history not covered in the film. But it was well done and I encourage everyone to watch it.
I’m learning so much….
February 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I’m learning so much….
A brief pause from the world to preserve my sanity….
February 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A brief pause from the world to preserve my sanity….
I read this book last year and it’s 1 of 5 of all I read back then that I ended up keeping. I read it because I didn’t know what was coming but I knew one thing - if this country falls apart like Germany did, I don’t want to be a mere bystander. I want to be part of the resistance.
January 29, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I read this book last year and it’s 1 of 5 of all I read back then that I ended up keeping. I read it because I didn’t know what was coming but I knew one thing - if this country falls apart like Germany did, I don’t want to be a mere bystander. I want to be part of the resistance.
I did not see any hard copies of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s book on Amazon, so I bought a Kindle edition. I look forward to reading it.
January 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I did not see any hard copies of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s book on Amazon, so I bought a Kindle edition. I look forward to reading it.
In Scott McKnight’s “Revelation for the Rest of Us”, he gives a short list of famous people who have been jailed or imprisoned for just causes. It’s a good reminder because we never know when it will be our turn. I would be honored to be on a list like this.
January 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
In Scott McKnight’s “Revelation for the Rest of Us”, he gives a short list of famous people who have been jailed or imprisoned for just causes. It’s a good reminder because we never know when it will be our turn. I would be honored to be on a list like this.
One of the best anti-war films I’ve ever seen is “Joyeux Noel”. It always brings tears to my eyes…
December 18, 2024 at 8:11 PM
One of the best anti-war films I’ve ever seen is “Joyeux Noel”. It always brings tears to my eyes…
My last diary entry was 28 July 2024. It’s been far too long. Time to write some more
December 17, 2024 at 10:59 PM
My last diary entry was 28 July 2024. It’s been far too long. Time to write some more
I love Miranda! She never fails to bring me joy….
December 13, 2024 at 11:51 PM
I love Miranda! She never fails to bring me joy….
5 years ago today, my mania went so out-of-control that I ended up totaling my car before being taken to the ER in an ambulance. No one was hurt. No other cars were involved. The story is told in more detail in the latest video on my YouTube channel: BonjourJubilation.
December 11, 2024 at 3:29 PM
5 years ago today, my mania went so out-of-control that I ended up totaling my car before being taken to the ER in an ambulance. No one was hurt. No other cars were involved. The story is told in more detail in the latest video on my YouTube channel: BonjourJubilation.
“Jesus and John Wayne” has been recommended by many in the deconstructionist world and I finally read it! It was such an eye-opener and very relevant! I highly recommend it.
December 8, 2024 at 5:15 AM
“Jesus and John Wayne” has been recommended by many in the deconstructionist world and I finally read it! It was such an eye-opener and very relevant! I highly recommend it.
A French book about cats in books throughout history came in the mail today. It’s published by the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.
December 1, 2024 at 12:08 AM
A French book about cats in books throughout history came in the mail today. It’s published by the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.