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My Two-Week Standoff With a Mystery Speck

Valerie Jennings

A couple of weeks ago, I was riding in the side-by-side with my husband when a huge gust of wind blew dirt, leaves, and who-knows-what else directly into our faces. I felt something hit my eye, but I shrugged it off, used a few eye drops, and assumed whatever it was would wash right out.… Continue reading My Two-Week Standoff With a Mystery Speck

🍬 Bring Back the Peppermint Tootsie Pop!

Valerie Jennings

A nostalgic look at Peppermint Tootsie Pops, the iconic owl who never had the patience for “how many licks,” and why the new holiday version just isn’t the same. A humorous holiday throwback full of peppermint cravings, childhood memories, and zero self-control.

✨ “The Masks We Wear”

Valerie Jennings

Inspired by a favorite work of art by Anatole Krasnyansky, I found myself reflecting on the masks we wear in different parts of our lives. At a recent conference, I realized how freeing it felt to finally let mine slip—and just be myself.

On the Road, On the Track, and Back Home Again

Valerie Jennings

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks filled with work travel, family milestones, and racing wins! From Vegas to OKC to Atlanta — plus celebrating my husband’s 60th and my grandson’s first-place season — here’s a look at what’s been happening behind the scenes at Feathers & Phases.