We had great Christmas at our house, and I hope you did, too. All four of our children came home for at least a week, plus the new fiancée! Believe me, I completely understand that having all of them … [Read more...]
Fun News From ScrivCon!
I just returned from ScrivCon, Scrivenings Press's writing conference, with fun news. On Saturday night, Forever Free was the reader's choice for the Contemporary Romance Novel of the … [Read more...]
Are You Counting Blessings?
Tis' the season to reminisce on blessings. A popular finance person likes to say, "better than I deserve." I understand that sentiment when I think of my overflowing blessings. In this post, I'll … [Read more...]
Belated Easter Greetings!
I hope you had a wonderful Easter at church and with family and friends. We did. The Stats We had forty-seven (47) people here ranging in age from two weeks to late seventies. I know. It sounds … [Read more...]
Blessings Roll Call
I'm thinking about my blessings. Here is an incomplete list of gifts for which I'm grateful: Jesus Christ and His obedience on the cross the Holy Spirit my salvation (and my family's) my … [Read more...]
Thirty-Fifth Anniversary 2.0?
I thought we were finished with celebrating our 35th anniversary, but, no. I was wrong. W.R.O.N.G! Our children had another idea. For five months, our two daughters and twin sons plotted and … [Read more...]
Signs of Spring?
It's the end of January, and I'm sharing sights from my recent walk. I'm excited to see these brave flowers show their colors soon! Daffodils peeking their heads above ground in January aren't … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
It's almost the middle of January, and my Christmas amaryllis is blooming. I'm behind already, too. No worries. I've got a to-do list, and I'm working on it. I'll cross everything off … [Read more...]
Happy December?
Is December a happy time for you? Or are you like me this year--feeling a bit melancholy, maybe overwhelmed during these last weeks in 2022? Do you remember the story of Jonah? A big fish swallowed … [Read more...]
Dougherty Thanksgiving 2022
The latest Dougherty holiday is in the books, and before November closes out, I'll write a quick post. Despite losing three family members over the last year, we managed to have a wonderful day. … [Read more...]
