As a young girl, I read books, magazines, cereal boxes, junk mail, and anything with print. I loved to read and learn. Since we lived in the country and didn’t have many friends close by, reading became my escape to adventure and mystery. Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden were friends of mine. I was shocked […]
The Art of Getting Lost in a Book Read More »
This weekend my husband and I visited the Azalea Path Botanical Garden and Arboretum in southern Indiana. The beauty this amazing place has to offer is astounding. What began as a love for the outdoors and flowers became an attraction for people all over the country. Hundreds (if not thousands) of people visit every year.
Inspiration in a Flower Read More »
Lately, I’ve found that social media sites are filled with quotes and thoughts supposed to help you take steps forward. These quotes or sayings seem positive on the surface but mask a self-centered concept. In lots of relationships, we give more than we get. The Bible encourages us to live a life of sacrifice for
No More Platitudes Please Read More »
A few years ago, my husband and I traveled to Alaska. It was an adventure from start to finish. So many things went wrong in the beginning, but it was the best vacation ever. I never expected to fall in love with Alaska. I’ve always been a beach goer. I’m not particularly fond of hiking
Spring in Southern Indiana has seen lower than average temperatures. Still, when the dogwood trees bloom, the weather always cools down. In the next few weeks, I think we’ll see warm temperatures here to stay. We’ve had our first mess of mushrooms fried up for a successful springtime delicacy. Anyone else look forward to those
I find it amazing how God orchestrates things in our lives. In high school, I chose a topic for my term paper, but after a bit of research, I asked my teacher if I could change my topic to Autism. I had recently read a book about a boy with the rare condition of Autism.
April is Autism Awareness Month Read More »
Dandelions are the scourge of the lawn maintenance person for years. These beautiful yellow flowers of the springtime have a terrible reputation. So, after hearing for many years that they are edible. I decided this year I would give some of the recipes a try. They are loaded with vitamins and can be eaten raw
Weed or Flower or Salad! Read More »
The last few months have been a whirlwind of excitement for me. Each day I get up and learn new skills, some I never knew I would need! I always wondered what it would be like to write every day. To work toward the goal of publishing a children’s novel. Now I know. It’s been
Living the Creative’s Dream Read More »
What a day! The sun shines through my windows into my workroom like a welcome old friend! I will ignore the dust and the dog hair on the carpet and get to work on the second in the series of my middle-grade chapter books. My snacks are ready, and my dog snores on the floor
Ready, Set, Ignore the dust! Read More »
There is an old song with the line, “It’s just my imagination, running away with me.” This has been me throughout my entire life! A childhood friend told me recently the stories I told her on the bus about my haunted barn had scared her. (First of all, I don’t remember telling her that, but
Imagine Your Dream Read More »
