renée a. schuls-jacobson
My First Gallery Event: THE HEALING of RASJACOBSON
I’m going to be one of those artists who actually gets some love while I’m still ALIVE! The opening is set for…
Putting All Our Houses in Order
Tomorrow, the person formerly known as TechSupport (formerly known as Monkey) will be graduating from high school. For about a week, he’s…
DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL: The 2nd Chapter of my Memoir on Patreon
Just posted chapter 2 of my memoir on Patreon.com! Here’s a teaser: Be neat. Those are my father’s famous words. A child of…
The Blessing of The Ugly Casserole Dish
A little nostalgia, if you will indulge me. I attended a wedding recently after which I was invited back to the family’s…
BAGGAGE: First Chapter of my Memoir Posted on Patreon
I just posted my first chapter, BAGGAGE, on Patreon. In this piece, I write about early childhood trauma that confused me and made me…
On Solitary Confinement: A Post-Divorce Update About Apartment Life
The first night in my apartment building, the upstairs’ neighbor’s toilet clogged and overflowed. Bilgy water rained down from the ceiling, soaking my…
I KNOW WHY CRAZY PEOPLE HOWL AT THE MOON: MY BENZO STORY AT PATREON
This photo was taken on July 30, 2013. I was in Florida with my (then) husband. We were out to dinner with…
How I Fell in Love With Words
For a period of years, I exchanged letters with a boy. He was smart, and I felt flattered by his long-distance attention….
SHE WANTS THE RAINBOW
After taking Mindy Lacefield’s online class (Paint Like a Child), I was excited to incorporate some new techniques into my work. The result? This…
The Blessing of Broken Dishes: A Lesson About Losing Things We Love
I often work as a Professional Organizer, helping people declutter their little messes. I learn a lot on that little job. I see how…