Wow! I have reached a major blogging milestone today. This is officially blog post #100! I feel like I should have some sort of blog party or celebration. Instead, I’m going to do what television shows usually do… a “clip show.” Many readers have only joined my blog recently, and like most bloggers — I … Read More
If you have been following my blog for awhile, you may remember that last July I chose the book Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller as a Friday Book Pick. Playing off of the title of this successful book, Christian author Tricia Goyer has recently released her version, Blue Like Play Dough. I love the way she describes … Read More
“Come OOOOONNNN!” my ten-year-old griped at me this morning when we were getting out of the car and heading for school. (Usually that’s my line, but he was the one in a hurry this morning.) I answered with HIS usual line, “I’m coming! Sheesh!” (“Sheesh” seems to be his favorite word lately. I don’t really know what … Read More
Nothing deep today… Just a smile. A few weeks back my family was listening to the radio while we were sitting in the car waiting for some friends. I couldn’t help humming along with the old tune that was playing: “If you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain…” I remember hearing this … Read More
I hadn’t even glanced at the calendar yesterday when I decided to pick Shawn Grady’s new novel Through the Fire for today’s Book Pick. It was only this morning when I realized that I’d chosen a book about firefighters to feature on 9-11. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. This debut author spins a thrilling tale of … Read More
I just looked back at my last blog post date and realized it’s been almost three weeks since my last post! I purposely took a step back a few weeks ago in order to enjoy the last few weeks of summer with my kids. We had lots of fun days these past few weeks: visiting … Read More
Click on the cartoon to read it. Courtesy of “Will Write for Chocolate by Debbie Oh. “So, how’s the book coming?” It’s the question that is making me cringe. I am happy that my friends are aware of my dream and that they are supportive and interested. But, I’m at an uncomfortable stage in the … Read More
Happy Friday to you! Every Friday I like to use this space to suggest a good weekend read. This week I’m going to let you know about a special offer. One of my favorite Christian authors, Robin Jones Gunn, is offering a free download of an audio book, Summer Promise. This is the first novel … Read More
Every fisherman has the story of “the big one that got away.” Right? I can hardly call myself a fisherman (fisherwoman?), but I do remember one summer that I tried it. My family was vacationing on the Puget Sound in Washington state and I was standing on a marina with my dad and brother. I … Read More
Every Friday on my blog, I offer a good choice for weekend reading material. This week I’m in a vacation mood, so I’m suggesting Sisterchicks in Sombreros by Robin Jones Gunn. My extended family has begun planning a Mexican cruise and invited us to come along. I’m knee-deep in the frustrating details of vacation planning … Read More