Jayette
@jayette.com
Outdoors and government communications. Former newspaperwoman and opinion page editor. Springfield, Illinois. she/her
My boy’s last day of high school is Thursday. I’m so proud of him and his accomplishments.
May 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
My boy’s last day of high school is Thursday. I’m so proud of him and his accomplishments.
When everyone wants tacos but no one wants to run to the supermarket for rice. #dollargeneral #yellowrice
April 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
When everyone wants tacos but no one wants to run to the supermarket for rice. #dollargeneral #yellowrice
Decided to stay in tonight. It’s been that kind of a week.
March 1, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Decided to stay in tonight. It’s been that kind of a week.
@thiccofferman.bsky.social There is no way you two aren’t related.
February 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
@thiccofferman.bsky.social There is no way you two aren’t related.
The Accord I bought brand new in 2016 after I left journalism hit 90K miles on my way to the Y tonight, and I’m peeved that I didn’t notice it as it was happening.
Also: I still love this car.
Also: I still love this car.
January 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The Accord I bought brand new in 2016 after I left journalism hit 90K miles on my way to the Y tonight, and I’m peeved that I didn’t notice it as it was happening.
Also: I still love this car.
Also: I still love this car.
Roadtripping today and pulled off at New Boston in Mercer County to look at the river.
January 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Roadtripping today and pulled off at New Boston in Mercer County to look at the river.
Getting there. Ten days to go.
December 14, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Getting there. Ten days to go.
My husband loves me so much he was willing to take me to see Night Ranger in Bloomington tonight.
December 6, 2024 at 2:36 AM
My husband loves me so much he was willing to take me to see Night Ranger in Bloomington tonight.
Ummm… There’s a cow on the loose at Main Street and Veterans Parkway in Bloomington.
December 6, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Ummm… There’s a cow on the loose at Main Street and Veterans Parkway in Bloomington.
The SHS Jazz I band entertained IDNR employees and visitors with holiday favorites today. These students rehearse in jazz class everyday and are excellent musicians. Very proud of them all, especially my son on bass.
December 4, 2024 at 1:46 AM
The SHS Jazz I band entertained IDNR employees and visitors with holiday favorites today. These students rehearse in jazz class everyday and are excellent musicians. Very proud of them all, especially my son on bass.
Watching the Yacht Rock documentary on HBO, and I’m so into it.
December 3, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Watching the Yacht Rock documentary on HBO, and I’m so into it.
My sister-in-law is crushing the holiday cocktails this year.
November 28, 2024 at 9:58 PM
My sister-in-law is crushing the holiday cocktails this year.
The crust became a Dutch apple pie — one of the six pies I’m making for today. In my happy place.
November 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
The crust became a Dutch apple pie — one of the six pies I’m making for today. In my happy place.
Ever since I unlocked the secret to making a great pie crust last year, I have felt like I can do anything.
November 28, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Ever since I unlocked the secret to making a great pie crust last year, I have felt like I can do anything.
It’s Nov. 25, and take a look at our petunias. This is my husband’s handiwork. I didn’t even buy mums this fall because the petunias have continued to be so lovely.
November 25, 2024 at 4:19 PM
It’s Nov. 25, and take a look at our petunias. This is my husband’s handiwork. I didn’t even buy mums this fall because the petunias have continued to be so lovely.
Just some kids — including my son on double bass — performing Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet on a Sunday afternoon.
November 24, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Just some kids — including my son on double bass — performing Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet on a Sunday afternoon.
Popcorn machine burned a batch, setting off the fire alarms at Sangamon Auditorium, so I guess we all have to wait outside until the fire department comes. Awesome.
November 24, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Popcorn machine burned a batch, setting off the fire alarms at Sangamon Auditorium, so I guess we all have to wait outside until the fire department comes. Awesome.
My son is home for break. I made him lasagna and brownies for dinner. We watched Christmas Vacation and now the Iowa State game. All is right with the world.
November 24, 2024 at 3:19 AM
My son is home for break. I made him lasagna and brownies for dinner. We watched Christmas Vacation and now the Iowa State game. All is right with the world.
A new bass has entered the chat.
November 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM
A new bass has entered the chat.
I never get tired of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
November 22, 2024 at 3:39 AM
I never get tired of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
I’ve fallen into the unfortunate habit of pulling up a weather app to see what’s going on outside rather than walking 3 feet to the nearest window to see for myself.
November 18, 2024 at 1:58 PM
I’ve fallen into the unfortunate habit of pulling up a weather app to see what’s going on outside rather than walking 3 feet to the nearest window to see for myself.
Freddy’s is leaning in hard on the Christmas music on this Nov. 16.
November 16, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Freddy’s is leaning in hard on the Christmas music on this Nov. 16.
I’m not sure I’ve seen a picture that more accurately shows how much teenagers grow/change during high school. A fresh-faced freshman in the foreground; my bearded senior in the background.
November 16, 2024 at 2:11 AM
I’m not sure I’ve seen a picture that more accurately shows how much teenagers grow/change during high school. A fresh-faced freshman in the foreground; my bearded senior in the background.
Henry discovered the holiday inflatable section at Lowe’s this week.
November 15, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Henry discovered the holiday inflatable section at Lowe’s this week.