Writer celebrates 10 years with Resident News, acceptance to National Pen Women
Peggy Harrell Jennings’ first article, “The Not So Over the Hill Gang” appeared in The Resident Community Newspaper in December 2012. In her 10 years as a contributing writer/photographer, she has covered a wide variety of topics including K-9 dogs, therapy horses, gardens and gardening advice, historical sites and events, art and artists, galleries and exhibitions, dance performances, music, musicians and theatre, mental illness, the importance of sleep and self- care, philanthropy, community service, individual accomplishments, even bar-b-que!
Harrell Jennings has written about just about every topic one could imagine. “I used to challenge my art students to just paint whatever they saw in front of them, or use their imaginations…and told my writing students not to complain to me about not knowing what to write about,” she quipped. “A spot on the desk can be a good jumping off point for a writer or an artist. Just go for it!,” she exclaimed.
“I’m so happy to be able to do all the fun things I do – creating art, writing, teaching ballet – I got to be just what I wanted to be when I grew up- a mother, grandmama, artist, dancer, teacher, writer. I am just so honored and thrilled out of my mind to have recently been accepted into the National League of American Pen Women. It’s like winning an Oscar to be recognized in this way. It is such an honor.”
“The organization is the oldest professional art organization for women in the United States. After meeting the people in the Jacksonville chapter, I realized how amazing and talented this group of women are – so educated, accomplished and highly esteemed in such diverse areas of expertise – I regret not getting a PhD! I need to up my game,” shared Harrell Jennings.
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