• May. 17th, 2010 Blue Ridge Sunday

    So. I’m here. I met some lovely people in line during registration – several of whom I had already met online. It’s been fun to put faces to names. And I continue to be humbled and amazed at God’s goodness. He has placed people in my life that have helped me prepare for this week and… [ read more ]

  • May. 12th, 2010 Preparations

    What a week! I’m doing laundry, buying groceries for two weeks, trying to think of every possible scenario that might present itself while I’m away and prepare for it in advance, doing laundry – oh, I already said that. Well, there’s enough laundry to deserve a double mention. On the writing front, I’m almost ready. I’m… [ read more ]

  • May. 9th, 2010 Juggling Act

    I can play the piano. I can knit. I can’t juggle. But that doesn’t stop me from trying. Me and every other mom I know. There’s the house that needs to be cleaned. At least occasionally. There’s the laundry that has to be done. At least washed and dried. Folding is optional. There’s the cooking that… [ read more ]

  • May. 2nd, 2010 Two Weeks

    So, the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference (talk about a mouthful) is two weeks away. Two. Insert Darth Vader theme music here. Extra points if you add in the heavy, ominous breathing for the full effect. Are you getting the idea that I’m starting to panic? You would be correct! So, in order to distract myself from the things I should be doing – like polishing… [ read more ]

  • May. 1st, 2010 Fake?

    I am so fake. From head to toe. Don’t believe me? I have NO idea what my natural hair color is. Haven’t seen it in years. Don’t want to. My guess is that it is some sort of flat brown with a lot of gray. I have a wonderful stylist who colors my hair every ten weeks.… [ read more ]

  • Apr. 26th, 2010 Monday Morning

    So, it’s Monday. 8:45 A.M. I’ve already changed four diapers – two of which I probably should have been wearing a hazmat suit for – and apologized to two three people. I’m on a roll! Last week was crazy. But wonderful. I got to spend most of it with my dad, which was awesome. And, we tore out all… [ read more ]

  • Apr. 16th, 2010 Out of the Boat – Part 2

    I have a very active imagination. I know what you’re thinking . . . “Yeah, we sorta figured that out ever since you admitted that you’ve been walking around with detailed, novel length stories in your head. You’re a loon.” True. I take full responsibility for my own weirdness. But, I find having a very… [ read more ]

  • Apr. 12th, 2010 Out of the Boat – Part 1

    Credits: A friend of mine posted about how Jesus is always there for us when we’ve jumped, or been pushed, or went kicking and screaming, out of the boat. I’ve been thinking about it ever since. You can read her comments here. Thanks for the encouragement Kim! http://lovegracepeace.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/always-there/ Matthew 14: 27-30 – But immediately Jesus spoke… [ read more ]

  • Apr. 11th, 2010 A Midnight Moment

    Just a quick note to thank you, my approximately 10 readers, for praying for me as I edit/re-write. I would appreciate it if you could add something to your prayers. I need moments of insight and flashes of creative genious, but really, it would help if they could come at some time other than midnight. Two out… [ read more ]

  • Apr. 9th, 2010 Brownie Bliss

    I had this great idea for a blog post, and I’ll probably post it in a day or two. But, I went to my critique group tonight. I came home and made a pan of brownies. It’s not that they were unkind. They weren’t even criticizing the writing. Said it was beautiful and well-written. Said… [ read more ]