Every spring presents new challenges and changes around our place. This year, we decided the old deck needed to be replaced. It’s sad to see the old one be demolished after so many years of enjoyment: birthday parties, family reunions, summer afternoon lounging, visiting with friends and family, and so many other activities we’ve enjoyed […]
Is anyone else ready for spring? If you live where the seasons change, this is the worst time of year. It’s almost warm but still chilly. The first shoots of spring flowers are popping up, and they may still be covered in snow. This time of year is hard on teachers because children feel restless,
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When we think about what we love, it usually brings a smile to our faces. People, places, pets, good food, and a multitude of other things are what we say we love. Our lives are also filled with things we look forward to doing. We might love a sports team or fishing. All of these
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I don’t remember a time in my life when I couldn’t read. Books have played a huge role in shaping me into the person I am today. I can still remember stories I read as a child, and that was a minute or two ago. Since I’ve always loved reading, it’s only natural that I’d
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I began writing in my early teens. I might write a short story or poem in one afternoon. Done. Finished. I would recopy it into a hard-cover notebook in my best handwriting. The idea of a rough draft wasn’t something I understood. The idea, thoughts, and then writing were the end for me. When I
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For The LOVE Of READING, Giveaway Hop runs February 1, 12:00 am ET, through February 28, 11:59 pm ET! All bloggers are invited to join us for this event with a bookish theme and no prize minimum! Theme Details: Book-ish, Books, Reader’s Gifts, Gift Cards For a giveaway hop, each site must have its own giveaway; no Group Giveaways; your giveaway
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January 1 has come and gone, and 2025 is underway. I always spend a few days evaluating the previous year, while planning for the new year ahead. This year, several big changes are coming for me in my writing/speaking career. I love all that has led me to this point in my life, yet there
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Hello and welcome! Can you believe it’s December 1? I’m super excited to launch my third book on December 4. Seaside SOS continues the adventures of Bryan and his three friends, but this time the boys on the beach to solve a mystery that involves sea turtle egg pirates. The Bomb Squad series features family-friendly
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What a fun time of the year. Christmas is on the horizon, and it’s Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway time! You can enter for a chance to win ALL THREE BOOKS in The Bomb Squad series valued at $40. These mystery/adventure books keep kids ages 9-12 engaged until the very end of the book. Tweens still
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Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, yet my heart is thankful today. I’m grateful for my family, my church, my health (which has improved), and my faith. While I might not be thankful for daylight savings time change, counting my blessings in the wee hours of the morning has given me a fresh perspective
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