Apr 25, 2026

Things I Regret

Approaching my 80th birthday seems like a good time to ruminate on all the things I regret. I’m listing all the things I regret that are safe to share without a visit from the police department. 👮‍♀️

  • Not taking more pride in my day-to-day appearance. When I walk out of my beautiful home, people assume I work for the owner.
  • Ordering dark chocolate online… in the summer! ☀️
  • Not staying in touch with childhood friends.
  • Assuming I’d never forget how to apply black eye liner.
  • Giving up on making pork chops. I love pork chops but not my pork chop door stops.
  • Never learning how to tap dance.
  • Doing my own highlights with the shower cap and a crochet hook.
  • Not being open to trying new foods, but oysters? Really? 🦪🦪
  • I think I have too many spatulas.
  • Never trying yoga because you have to wear yoga pants.
  • Not going to my reunion  because I was having a bad hair day.

3 Comments on "Things I Regret"

  1. Sheryl M

    Hi Jenny. Came to your website because I was watching your video on meatloaf—again. Was wondering what you are doing these days. I’m 71 and retired so I watch a lot of cooking channels, and I really enjoy your videos. I was happy to discover I could download your free cookbook—thank you! Love your bread videos the most! Take care and stay blessed. ❤️

  2. Lisa

    I love this list! There’s a great deal of wisdom in here.

  3. Jenny K.

    I wish you would make more Jenny Can Cook videos. I am making your whole wheat bread right now. I love your videos! Great point about regretting daily appearance. I need to work on that more! Best Wishes.

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