Throwback Thursday ~Picture BooksI love finding old children's books in thrift stores. It's great discovering out of print books I've never seen before from authors I know (like Maurice Sendak) or books with a bit of history attached. And the artwork, all the illustrations from a time gone by–I love those too! Just incase those who say, 'print is [...]
Today I am celebrating 34. Still dreaming and going for it. I've learned from my Grandma Betty, to keep going no matter what your age. She will be celebrating 90 years soon and is working on her second book. Each day is a gift and God will use us if we are willing to step out in faith. To my kids, 34 [...]
Four little days packed quite a punch! Here is my attempt to summarize my experience. Thursday February 28 3:30am This is way too early for me, but I'm carpooling with three other amazing writers and it's worth getting up at a crazy hour to chase dreams. I'm trying to make sure I have everything and sneak out the door to meet [...]
I'm getting ready to go to the Florida Christian Writers Conference at the end of the month. I feel a little like I'm standing on the edge of the high dive, about to jump in from too high off the ground. The funny part is, I've been to the conference before and it's been fantastic. The classes, the editors, the authors, and [...]
A Few of My Favorite Things For Valentine's Day Pretty pink flowers Sweets with my sweets! Pretzels, Hershey's Hugs, and M&Ms. Go make some! These have become a Valentine's Day Tradition with a capital "T"! My little girl loves this day of celebrating love and it wouldn't be the same to her if we didn't include making these treats for her teachers. I [...]
I'm working on a project. It's the beginning of what I hope will become a new book with a little cardinal friend. Last May the kids and I bought a bird feeder for Grandma's house. To our surprise the first guests to her feeder were cardinals (and of course squirrels). I bring my camera when ever we visit, but I haven't [...]
Who enclosed the sea with doors When, bursting forth, it went out from the womb; When I made a cloud its garment And thick darkness its swaddling band, And I placed boundaries on it And set a bolt and doors, And I said, ‘Thus far you shall come, but no farther; And here shall your proud waves stop’? Job 38:8-11 This passage came to mind as the kids and I [...]
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. -Jeremiah 29:11,12 This is my prayer for my son. I pray he will always remember to call upon the Lord and [...]
There is something magical about butterflies and their transformation. It's their story -a little egg on a leaf, changing to caterpillar, then to chrysalis, and finally into beautiful butterfly with outstretched wings. It inspires. It wows little kids and brings hope to those of us a bit older. I imagine it that way for myself at least, hope. I [...]
An Unfinished Story -A Gift From Mom She never gives up, she cares for others more than self, she never looks back, she keeps going to the end... Where do I start? That's always the hardest part for me. There is so much I am thankful for about my mom, but today I'll share just a part of her story and [...]
