This post is for all you writers, writer-wannabes and those just interested in the process. Lots of folks have been asking me about my progress on Shaken. Well, I have to say it’s been a bit of a dance lately. Two steps forward and one step back. I am trying to follow recommendations made by … Read More
This week for my Friday Book Pick, I’m recommending Robin Jones Gunn‘s Waterfalls. It is book number six of the eight part Glenbrooke series. I have not read the others in the series, but I thoroughly loved Waterfalls. All of the Glenbrooke books take place in the fictional community of Glenbrooke, Oregon. Being an Oregonian … Read More
I guess I was too traumatized by the “spider incident” to get a blog post written yesterday. Or maybe life just got in the way! Today I want to share about a bible verse that keeps popping up in my life lately. Do you ever have that happen? It always makes me wonder if God … Read More
Okay, I’ve never actually seen the movie Psycho, so all I know about it is that it has a terrifying shower scene. I had my own terrifying shower scene this morning. Want to hear the story? I’m sure it rivals the movie. 🙂 I had just stepped into the shower for a refreshing morning wake-up … Read More
It’s Friday again! I’m really enjoying recommending great books to you each Friday and hopefully some of you are getting some ideas for good weekend reads. Now as summer vacation is quickly approaching, I want to encourage you to not write spring off too early. The novel Spring Rain by Gayle Roper would be a … Read More
The other night my son (9 1/2) reached his limit. You know the one… the “I’m-tired-and-grouchy-and-my-sister-is-getting-all-of-the-attention” limit. It resulted in a sudden downward spiral of behavior and mood which sent he and his sweet mom into a dangerous battle of wills. After an hour or more of fussing/arguing/complaining he was sent to bed. REALLY early. … Read More
A couple years ago, a friend of mine had her first baby and it brought back a flood of memories for me. Every child is exciting and special, but that first one brings such an incredible change. After my friend’s baby was born (mine were about 7 and 5) I was overcome with longings for … Read More
Have you ever had your colors done? No, I’m talking about touching up your roots or choosing paint chips for your bedroom walls. In the 1980s, finding your “color season” was all the rage. These are the color palettes that are the most flattering to your skin, hair and eyes. After you identify these, you … Read More
In honor of Memorial Day… Here’s my daughter’s class reciting the Pledge of Allegience on our local Christian radio station:107.9 KHPE. Enjoy!
With Memorial Day weekend looming, we are getting ready to kick off the summer, right? Today’s Book Pick Friday is dedicated to good summer reads for kids age 8-18. Here are some of my picks: For teens and advanced readers:Dragons in Our Midst Series by Bryan Davis. Fantasy is super-hot with teenagers right now and … Read More