I went on a new adventure yesterday. The afternoon excursion we chose at our conference was fly fishing. Jeff had done it before. I never had. I was worried as we got into the waders and boots. I kind of felt …
Back to Boston
We’ve been to Boston many time, but it is fitting that we were in Boston this week as we celebrated our country’s birthday. After all, it was the scene of so many events of the revolutionary era—and home to so many of the …
June Reads
It’s been a month of chaos—the busy kind where I can only read in snippets. Which drives me crazy! Audio books have been a huge blessing this month. So let’s start with audio. This month I listened to: The …
Mom and Dad’s 60th Anniversary
Next week, my parents will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, and we’ve pulled out all the stops to honor this achievement! This past Saturday, the whole family (minus three grandchildren out of town) …
A Quick Trip to Boston
When my husband got asked to speak in Boston I jumped at the chance to tag along. Not only do we love the city, but we love getting to spend time with our daughter who lives there. The trip started with checking in …
Pay Attention to the Cracks
On the outside, our house looks the best it has looked since we bought it 2 1/2 years ago. The landscaping I had done in the spring has blossomed—literally! I absolutely love the vibrant colors outside my cute …
May Reads
A slower reading month due to all the upheaval at our house. Which, by the way, is—and has been!—at a standstill. Continuing to wait on insurance . . . Anyway, I still managed some reading time in between waiting for …
Graduation Season
We’ve been busy with high school graduations lately. It’s hard to believe that my youngest graduated ten years ago! My parents have 13 grandchildren. Numbers 11 and 12 graduated from high school last week. Gable …
ACFW Conference, Here I Come!
For many consecutive years, both as a pre-published and newly published writer, I attended the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference. However, it has now been many years that I haven’t. Honestly, I can’t even …
History + Biography + Literature + Christian Living
I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book that combines so many of the disciplines I love into one work. If you are like me and enjoy any or all of the above—or simply love the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, then you need …
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