This empty nesting phase of life has all kinds of changes. The house is quiet and boring. Yes. The laundry pile is smaller, and grocery bills are less. Yes. I expected all those changes, but one … [Read more...]
Doing Hard Things…Again
One of my favorite posts is from January 8, 2015. The topic is Doing Hard Things. Go here to read it. I'm revisiting this topic because our children are doing really hard things right now. Anna moved … [Read more...]
How to Paint Shoes for Children
When my daughters were very young, I’d buy white tennis shoes and then paint them to match their outfits. I saw shoes like this either in a boutique or in a catalog and decided I could make my … [Read more...]
Skipping May or How to Skip a Whole Month
I just took a sabbatical from blogging. At least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. I meant to write last month. Actually, I meant to write more posts and write more consistently than previous … [Read more...]
To Dress Up or Not To Dress Up
Although it's probably pushing me into the little-old-church-lady category, I still dress up on Sunday morning. For me, dressing up means dresses or skirts and tights or leggings, boots or flats in … [Read more...]
Sewing for Children
The lead character in Rescued Hearts, Mary Wade is a children's clothing designer. When my children were young, I enjoyed sewing outfits for them. I always had fun sewing for my children, and I … [Read more...]
Crazy Crocheted Beanies
I learned to crochet a long time ago and taught my children to crochet, too. Even the boys! I like incorporating the craft into all of my stories. One minor sub-plot in Rescued Hearts involves a … [Read more...]
Goodbye, Reverend Graham
I watched Billy Graham's funeral two weeks ago. It has to be the coolest thing I've ever watched on TV. The music was transcendent. The prayers were powerful. The international speakers symbolized … [Read more...]
Current Events? Here Goes.
I normally don't get political. I keep scrolling when I see controversial rants on Facebook. I vote but keep my thoughts to myself. Maybe that's part of the problem. So. Here're my two cents on … [Read more...]
A French Fan?
When I started this writing fiction business, I had no idea what I was doing or what God would do through the stories He gave me. I just mainly had fun with the characters, but I did pray for the … [Read more...]
