One of the best things about blogging is getting to know you readers through your comments. I appreciate how you read my words and sometimes take time to comment. You are so ready with your encouraging words. The last few weeks I’ve been spending a lot of hours staring at my computer screen as I search for those magic words …
A Rosey Corner Favorite Pie
In a post on my Facebook Author Page last week, I asked what pie people liked to see on their holiday table. That grabbed people’s interest and I had many comments. I was a little surprised that lemon may have been the most popular answer. I’m not sure why I was surprised since I love lemon pie. Other favorites …
Aunt Hattie’s Truths
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. And the girls.” Kate’s mother paused a moment and then went on. “Especially Kate. She’s picked up some of the load I can’t seem to make myself shoulder.” In the front room, Kate …
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 good, the conversation is better. For several years, we’ve gone on what we call a sibling retreat with my husband’s family …
“He’s No Poe”
Meet my new dog, Frankie. He’s very cute, isn’t he? I haven’t been without a dog of my own since I was about eight years old. So, when Oscar died of bone cancer in October, I sort of felt lost. What I had done in previous years was to always find a new dog to add to the family before …
Tell Me a Story
When I have a book celebration giveaway the way I am now for my July release Love Comes Home (it will be sneaking in stores very soon), I sometimes ask readers and friends to share a story with me when they send in their entries. It’s not necessary to enter, but it’s fun. This time I asked for Homecoming or …