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Lessons From My Mother

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Jennie Spotila

Eleven years ago today, my mother died. I can’t believe it’s been that long. Ten years ago, I wrote a list in my journal of some of the things she taught me. It was a brain dump, an attempt to … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Stay

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Jennie Spotila

My Mom played the cello every day, even while enduring chemotherapy. Her last lesson was less than two months before she died. Mom loved the cello, but I never really understood her dedication. Even when I took piano lessons as … Continue reading →

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