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Keeping the Long-Term Goal in the Short-Term Stress
I don't know about you, but I've been a lifelong writer. I can't remember when I wrote my first 'story', but I do remember my Granny Spencer presenting me with my very first typewriter when I was ten. She said "because a writer needs one". From that point on I've...
Splinters and Stings
Splinters, something so small that can cause a whole lot of trouble. My daughter, Lydia, got one in her toe the other day and being the self-controlled six-year-old that she is, proceeded to wail, scream, sob, and whine from the playground to my side. At first...
Veggitales – Noah’s Ark
Its' so amazing to me how Big Idea keeps up the wonderful stories of hope, humor, and vegetables, but they've done it again in their newest release, Noah's Ark. 20 years of veggie-fun and Bible truths. The quirky humor and adventure was not lost in this newest...
Finding Faith and Focus in Friendship
Life is filled with lots of people. Some you are born with. Some who visit for a while and then are gone. Some who come to challenge and refine you. And some one who to stay, as constant influences and encouragement. Through the development of a writing blog about 5...
Different Perspectives on Being Sick
(I wrote this post from a memory of 5 years ago) If you are like any other family in the U.S., this particular time of year can be somewhat unpredictable. Flu runs through the schools, possibly even pneumonia, and sometimes the ever-exhausting stomach virus. My kids...
Guilded and Gracious
My husband and I went to tour The Biltmore House for our Valentine's Day celebration. It was such a fun time and there was a special exhibit - the costumes of Downton Abbey were on display. Hubs bought me a Valentine's gift too - a Downton necklace 😉 But among the...
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