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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

Yes, I know it’s Thursday Friday. I’m not that far over the edge. But I want to talk about Wednesdays. Our Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning at 9AM. We meet in Fall and Spring. And in Fall and Spring, my Wednesday mornings are disasters. A few recent examples . . . My phone… [ read more ]

There are rules? Shouldn’t somebody have mentioned this before now? (This is a loose quote from a book – which will remain unspecified lest I be laughed to scorn). My first experience with a writing group went quite well. Or at least, I think it did. I wasn’t humiliated. Everyone was friendly and supportive. I received… [ read more ]