We Stitched Memories
It's a funny thing. One of my most lucid memories of childhood was having a lemonade stand with my twin sister and my cousin, Meg, out in the middle of nowhere. That was 50+ years ago when our families were vacationing on Lake…
Unrestricted Play
Childhood comes only once in a lifetime. As I sat down to write my award-winning memoir, I was greatly surprised at what came to the forefront. Thanks to my parents, what was prominent in the well-spring of my recollections were the wonderful days of…
Meaning in Nature
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. ~Albert Einstein The dogwoods are blooming! Their flowers hold such profound meaning that many people are not even aware of the story they tell. In Easter Traditions, Chapter 14…
Powerful Parable
What is a parable? It is a short story that teaches a moral or short lesson. Seeds of faith were planted in me at a very young age in a non-traditional way through the words of a stellar individual and…
Harvest of Life Lessons
"For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad." - Edwin Way Teale Greetings! It is a fabulous fall morning. I'd like to send out an invitation for you…
Keep a Heart from Aging
The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball. ~Doug Larson Guess what I got last week? A Save the Date notification of my 45th high school reunion. When I first…
For This Child
On April 10, 1988, a week after Easter, my husband and I had our son baptized in the church where I grew up. That day started an awakening of sorts for me. I stood on the altar in front of the baptismal…
Once Within a House & Yard
Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action. ~ Mother Teresa Once upon a time all it took was a quick glance from the sidewalk and the…
Into the Heart of the Story
An angel can fly directly into the heart of the matter. ~ Unknown Time is running out! Order the three time award-winning memoir Gift of a Lifetime: Finding Fulfilling Things in the Unexpected right now for the entire family to enjoy reading…
The Warmth of Heart Bread
“God be thanked for books; they make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages.” ~ William Ellery Channing On Saturday I had a book signing at Come and See Christian Books and Gifts in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.…