Jodi Hills

So this is who I am – a writer that paints, a painter that writes…


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Tulips.

If you put flowers in front of a mirror, it makes them seem more full. It bouquets them well beyond two single tulips. 

When I look at the painting of you and I, my friend, I can see it so clearly. We are that mirror for each other. This friendship that reflects between us, gives us strength. It more than doubles our gait as we walk through this world, beach or storm. Together. 

And what a thing, to not bloom alone. I give thanks for it daily, for you, dear tulip, dear friend. 

The sun comes up. We stem toward. And bouquet. 


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BFF

Before we knew how long it actually was, and how much we would actually need it, we used to promise it in three little letters – BFF – best friends forever. We wrote it in notes. on plaster casts, in year books…on the palms of our hands, and the seams of our jeans — forever!  

Somewhere along the line, we stopped. Maybe we thought we were too cool. Too smart. Maybe I’ve lived long enough for it to come back in fashion, or maybe I’ve lived long enough that I’m not worried about how it looks. I’m not embarrassed at all to declare my friendships in big bold, heart shaped permanent markers. I know what joy, what life-sustaining gifts you bring to me each day. And I will give thanks – forever!