This beautiful video of children singing (below) was sent to me via American Family Association Thanksgiving week. I attempted to share it on Facebook several times, but it was blocked as being inappropriate. I’ve never had this experience before. The option to register a request to have it reviewed continually error-ed out. I’d like to believe it was just a …
What’s Your Christmas Tree Trimming Personality Type?
Decorating the Christmas tree is not a speedy task. At least not for me. My husband is always willing to lend a hand, but to be honest, it’s a journey that cannot be rushed. Last year, we spent the entire holiday season with my recently widowed mother-in-law, so the unveiling of each precious ornament took longer than normal this year. …
Jennifer’s Christmas Shopping Tips
Tis the season. The day-after-Thanksgiving news broadcasts focused on Black Friday. The number of people who stood in line for hours to get a “good” deal is absurd to me. Is it only me, or has Thanksgiving become a lost holiday? At least it seems that way if you pay attention to the media. As a rule, I don’t watch …
It’s a Beautiful Day…
How many of you grew up watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood? Or maybe you watched another program created by this exceptionally talented, humble man. I remember watching Daniel Tiger, Lady Aberlin, and Mr. McNeely as they interacted with the quiet-spoken (and a little geeky) Mr. Rogers when I was a child and then again when my children were young. It seems …
Bring Her on and Let Her Scream!
When it was clear to me that I was going to make a serious attempt at this writing gig, I attended my first writing conference. The strongest message I received about the craft of writing right out the door was show don’t tell. And even though, in my past life as a middle school teacher, I posted writer’s quotes to …
Life Lessons From Mom (in-law)
Mother-in-law woes are as old as… well… Moses. However, I dubbed mine a Little Irish Angel years ago for good reason. Near the end of September, we were scheduled for a week-long visit with this sweet 91-year-old, but when we realized she was having health challenges, our schedule went out the window. One week became six. Most can get along …
Divine Designer
Have you ever been given a glimpse into someone else’s life and felt a tug of awe or wonder? I think about some who write and preach with seemingly endless energy, and I just shake my head. How is it possible that one person can do so much? Billy Graham. Oswald Chambers. Steven Furtick. Need I say more? Yet as …
The Beguiling Miss Trawick
Our last full week in California, we decided to spend a few days in Carmel-by-the-Sea—a mini vacay. The Monterey Bay Peninsula is one of our favorite destinations when we want a romantic getaway. First on our to-do list was to plan our evening hours around the sunset, which we watched from the beach before finding a bite to eat. October …
Review of Practically Married
About the Book Book: Practically Married Author: Karin Beery Genre: General Market, clean fiction, women’s fiction, contemporary romance Release Date: October 22, 2019 She moved to a new town to marry her fiancé. Instead, she’s burying him. Ashley Johnson moved to northern Michigan to finally meet her fiancé face-to-face, but she arrived in time to attend his funeral. With no …
Pixie Angel
His name was Michael. He was a unique looking boy with an overgrown crew cut, close-set eyes and crooked front teeth that made his quick smile appear pixyish. He was every bit as mischievous as he appeared, and he walked a fine line between good and bad. While I was finishing up my teaching credential, I substitute taught—and that’s where …
