Leesa Jones, Author at Washington Daily News

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An unlikely pair

I wish I could have known my maternal grandfather. I am told I am like him in many ways. He was a visionary, risk taker, ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, November 18, 2024 2:37 pm

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I am thankful for kindness

Thanksgiving season is often called a time where one should reflect on the many things we should be thankful for, or a good time to ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:35 pm

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Come Ye Thankful People Come

Memories are wonderful and fascinating things. Saturday morning at the Turnage Theater, I attended a beautiful Latino/Hispanic Heritage event, Dia De Los Muertos, that included ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, November 4, 2024 2:28 pm

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Know your town and its people

There are so many people who I have never met that have helped shape my life. These people are my heroes as they have encouraged ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 28, 2024 2:42 pm

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Mama’s favorites became mine too

In so many ways I am just like my mom. Mama loved books and all kinds of what she called ‘good literature.’ She always had ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 21, 2024 12:50 pm

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Homecoming memories still burn bright

As I looked at photos of my beautiful 10th-grade high school niece Aniyah dressed for her school’s homecoming dance, it brought back a flood of ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 14, 2024 1:05 pm

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Thinking differently can change the world

Washington was vibrant with so many wonderful activities for people to enjoy last weekend. There was music, arts, educational learning activities for young people, and ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 7, 2024 1:44 pm

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More of my favorite things

I wanted to share some more of my favorite things. This time I wanted to share my favorite all time poem with you. This poem ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 30, 2024 4:03 pm

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Come and listen to my story part two

Much of what I know about life in Washington during the Civil War comes from the oral histories passed down generation to generation, with the ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 23, 2024 3:12 pm

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Come and listen to my story

I had the wonderful honor this week to speak at the Crescite Book Club meeting in the beautiful Bank Bistro Restaurant. The lovely hostess of ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, September 16, 2024 3:32 pm

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