“B’oken. ‘Actor. B’oken.” It’s not even this almost-two-year-old’s real birthday yet, and one of the presents from his party is broken. All it takes is a quick look and I reassure him, “Daddy can fix it, buddy. We’ll put it right here on the counter to wait until he gets home, and then he can…
Today I’m honored to be interviewing my friend Trina as part of the blog tour celebrating the release of her second book, Embracing Beauty. The first time I met Trina in person, we were roommates at Relevant (now Allume). Before the weekend was over, she was loaning me shirts and gently encouraging me to embrace my own…
My children love Amy Parker’s illustrations. The squeals of delight are only slightly less than if they were real live chicks and bunnies in their hands. And they exclaim about the purple polka dotted rubber boots every single time. But we love An Easter Prayer for more than just it’s adorable illustrations. Amy Parker’s “Time…
English teacher and blogger Denise J. Hughes has written the eBook that every blogger and author needs to read. On Becoming a Writer tells bloggers the importance of becoming good writers, and shows authors the difference between blogging and writing for publication. Denise knows the craft and loves the art. She believes in the creative process but values…
When the beating of your heart Echoes the beating of the drums There is a life about to start When tomorrow comes! (lyrics to “Do You Hear the People Sing”) It was over ten years ago that I was first introduced to Les Miserables. I knew it was a classic book, of course, but that…
I eat chocolate chips when I have a cold. I know sugar is the last thing I need when I am sick, but the chocolate chips feel so creamy and smooth on my sore throat — until they make me cough later. I am the same way with rest. I scan Facebook when I am…
There is something about a book with a handle. It gives a little person instant ownership. And makes them feel all grown up to be carrying around a book that is all their very own. To our little man, every book is a “Bible.” But this particular Bible of his really does have a Bible…
Dear Panda Express, We just got back from a three week vacation with three kids. And you were the only place we ate more than once. And, in fact, visited three times. After a full day at the zoo that included watching the most adorable Panda ever eat a stick of bamboo, there seemed nowhere…
We knew they were ready to head towards home when they started talking about their “bonk” beds. We were two weeks and about 1600 miles into our vacation and about ready to start retracing our steps home. We were still enjoying our trip (especially since everyone was finally healthy!) but we were ready to sleep…
After three weeks of vacation, it’s hard to settle back into the ordinary. Dinner doesn’t make itself, and the dishes pile up. Despite all the laundry we did on the road, there were half a dozen loads to do when we arrived home. There are bags and boxes to unpack and routines to re-establish. And…
My Facebook friends list could be divided loosely into three groups: my relatives, my local friends (here and where I grew up), and my blogging friends. The people I’ve met through my blogs have become some of my very closest friends. First it was the community that developed through what is now Kindred Grace, and…
The post ideas come when I can’t write them down. Long drives on curvy roads. Watching little curls bounce in the ocean breeze. Snuggling a little man who asks to be my baby again. I had grand plans of writing thousands of words while we were on vacation. But my fingers didn’t seem to get…
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