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You Might Be a Country Girl If…
A couple of weeks ago I sent out a newsletter talking about my new book, Along a Storied Trail, that was released this month. But along with book news I always like to include something that might...
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Finding “The End” Yet Again
One of the questions I am often asked when I’m giving a book talk or just out and about in my town and meet up with someone who knows I write books is “How many books have you written?” A reasonable...
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The Power of a Dad
The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched. ~Justin Ricklefs It’s Father’s Day on the longest daylight day of the year, the summer solstice. That just gives us extra time to celebrate our dads....
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My First Writing Earnings – Chickens
I just completed an interview about my books and writing. Lots of questions. I came up with lots of answers. Somehow, I always do. I can do some talking with my fingers. The last question asked me to...
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The Birth of a Mother
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Yesterday was the...
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Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall
Seasons of the year can give you some variety in weather. I like living in a place where each season has its time. Here in Kentucky, sometimes a bit of one season can sneak into a different season....
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1st Sunday Devotional – In Storm or Sunshine
The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. …2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV) Back when I posted the first of my 1st Sunday Devotionals, I told you how I had once upon a...
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What Are You Busy about this Summer?
Where did Wednesday go? I think all these dogs I’m dog sitting along with the two that are mine have my thoughts scattered. Then a storm came and knocked down trees in my son’s neighborhood to mess up...
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Are You Ready for a New Mystery Photo Game?
“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” ― Arthur Conan Doyle I’m throwing down a challenge again to all of you who like to play my mystery photo game. I’ve been...
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Mystery Plus Imagination Equals Fun
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.” – Neil Armstrong. I had fun reading all your guesses for Sunday’s mystery photo. Seems food ruled the day and actually...
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Sometimes a Little Mystery Makes Life More Interesting
Without mysteries, life would be very dull indeed. What would be left to strive for if everything were known? ~Charles de Lint Thank you all for making my Mystery Photo Game so much fun. You notice...
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And the Mystery Photo Game Continues
“No object is mysterious. The mystery is your eye.” ~Elizabeth Bowen I promised the answer to Sunday’s mystery photo Wednesday, but then the grandkids came to go blackberry picking. The same as many...
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Some Mysteries Are Harder to Solve that Others
Don’t insult readers by questioning the extent of their imaginations. Most need only to be nudged to solve a good mystery. -Peggy Kopman-Owens Far be it from me to question the extent of your...
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A Little Mystery in Life Can Be Fun
“What we could consider magic, may just be science that we don’t understand yet.” ― Patricia Robin Woodruff You all have been wonderful playing my mystery game this time. This is the last mystery...
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Creeks, Puddles, Splashes and More
“Life’s beautiful when you learn to see the good in everything instead of seeing the flaws.” ~Jr. Ronaldo Thank you all for playing my mystery photo game in July. I hope you had as much fun as I did....
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A Hometown Interview
One side of the street in my little hometown. A few years ago a local reporter for my hometown newspaper that comes out once a week just the way I had the newspapers coming out in my Hollyhill and...
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A Look Back at Brainstorming for Angel Sister
Working on the narration of my third Rosey Corner novel, Love Comes Home, has me thinking about Rosey Corner again. I did so enjoy getting to know those Merritt sisters plus one and sharing their...
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Feet under the Table
Food tastes better when you eat it with your family. I enjoy having my children with their feet under my table to share a meal. I like sitting down with friends to share a meal. While the food is...
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Lessons on Prayer from Aunt Hattie
“Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.” Max Lucado I told...
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Aunt Hattie’s Truths
Photo by Danie Franco on Unsplash Dear Aunt Hattie. Grandmother, aunt, preacher, teacher all tied up in one. Aunt Hattie’s first prayer in Angel Sister: Pray with me right now, Aunt Hattie. For Victor....
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