I Can Tell That We Are Gonna Be Friends
Meet Anxious duck: a small yellow rubber duck who appeared on my Jeep one day and somehow ended up with a name, a voice, a wardrobe and opinions.
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There Is a Season (Turn, Turn, Turn)
Christmas. On August 10. My first reaction: way too early. But the longer I thought about the ad, the less certain I became.
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You Like Potato and I Like Potahto
I grew up thinking advertising looked pretty fabulous. Years later, I learned that the big brands, cool events and occasional brushes with fame sometimes came with delayed flights, impossible requests… and a baked potato in a Wendy’s parking lot.
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Don’t Stand So Close to Me
I thought I was spending a peaceful afternoon at the Hotel del Coronado. One determined seagull had other plans.
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Everyday Is a Winding Road
Meet Professional Lens, a new category on Jill’s Journey Du Jour where travel, curiosity, marketing, customer experience, and everyday observations come together in one place.
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I’m Taking a Mental Picture of You Now
Looking for long daylight hours, cooler temperatures and somewhere a little less touristy led me back to Finland. Between Helsinki, Turku and the Åland Islands, I found friendly people, great food, unexpected discoveries… and one boat ride I’d recommend to everyone.
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I Can See for Miles and Miles
One thing about Northern Arizona: even when you think you know the area, it still manages to surprise you. Sometimes with wildlife sightings and incredible views… and sometimes with a rock to the windshield somewhere outside Chino Valley.
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Paradise by the Dashboard Light
Rubber ducks may be cute, but when they start rearranging themselves on your dashboard, it’s hard not to wonder what they’re talking about.
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Sunny Came Home
Sunny isn’t just the Jeep I could always spot in a parking lot. He represents a moment in my life when everything felt new, uncertain, and full of possibility.
Two Tickets to Paradise
A side-by-side staycation comparison of two Scottsdale resorts.
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