My book in fine company at WalMart Every week on my Facebook author’s page, I do what I call “Shaker Wednesday.” On those days I hunt up some bit of Shaker history or maybe a picture of something the Shakers made or a building in one of their villages. Some days I just post one of the Shaker sayings. They …
The Struggle of the Blank Page
“If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” (Margaret Atwood) I’m struggling to write a story now. I love to write. I have always wanted to write. I have always been writing something since I was ten years old and maybe before. I like the feel of a pen in my hand, a notebook open in …
No Batteries, Just Fun
Did you ever play with a June bug? That’s the bug in the photo. On a walk several weeks ago, the June bugs were swarming along the path I took. Just in one area. I’m on first name basis with this bug and have never really been afraid of it even though it has a hard outer shell and can …
Honk, Honk, Honk for the Good News
The horns are still honking! I’m totally amazed by the response on my Facebook author’s page to the photo I posted about my great-niece having her No More Chemo party at St. Jude’s Hospital last week. I’ve tried to figure out why so many people were touched by the photo enough to share it with their friends and on …
NoMo Chemo – A Celebration of Life
Today was a day of celebration of life in my family. My great-niece, Kaelyn, had her NoMo Chemo party at St. Jude Hospital today. It’s been a long road for her. Let me tell you a little of her story. Kaelyn is my husband’s brother’s granddaughter. My brother-in-law, Bobby, married young the same as my husband and I did. He …
One Thin Dime and Other Treasures
I’m sure you’ve heard people say they don’t have “a dime to their name.” Or that some things are a “dime a dozen.” Or it’s “not worth a dime.” You can be absolutely sure they weren’t talking about this dime. Take a good look at this beauty and then take another look. It’s worth it. I’m not a coin collector, but this story …
Romance with Books
“Books in a home with growing children is one of the most important things you can put in a house.” ~ Thomas D. Clark (Kentucky historian and friend) I was a guest blogger over on The Romance Dish this week with a post about “The Romance of Writing.” Lots of good comments came in about what readers liked in the …
The Wonder of Hummingbirds
“Hummingbird darts lightly through the world, spreading its message of joy and beauty, and teaching us to appreciate the wonder and magic of everyday existence. Hummingbird brings the gift of joy. Learn to laugh and be happy.” ~Unknown author I love seeing hummingbirds. They do seem nearly magic as they hover and drink from the throats of flowers. Just the …
The Bright Orange Purse and Winners
Some of you who hang out with me on Facebook know that Monday my purse was stolen – with my checkbook in it. With my phone in it. With my credit cards in it. You see it was like this. I was taking Mom home for a home visit to see what might need to be done there before taking …
Sunsets
Once while St. Francis of Asissi was hoeing his garden, he was asked, “What would you do if you were to suddenly learn that you were to die at sunset today?” He replied, “I would finish hoeing my garden.” That’s a question that all of us pose to ourselves at some time or other. What would we do if we …