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24 Hours in Silverton

June 16, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

My husband and I recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary, and in honor of this momentous occasion, my hubby planned a fabulous vacation for us in Colorado. Knowing my love for all things historical, he planned a trip to Durango and Silverton for us. Since we just finished our stay in Silverton, I thought I would share some highlights with you. Silverton is a historic mining town that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family Tagged With: Silverton, Vacation

In Honor’s Defense

June 2, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

In less than a week, the final installment of the Hanger's Horsemen series will officially release. I can't wait to share Preach's story with you! I always get nervous when a new book hits the shelves, worried about what readers will think, but initial feedback has overwhelmingly claimed this to be the best of the series. Here are a few snippets from early reviews: "Preach and Damaris . . . … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Excerpt, new release

The Joy of Song

May 19, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

I have always been a music lover. I can remember singing every commercial jingle that came on the TV when I was kid, just because it was musical. I remember the pre-K teacher who brought her guitar to class and taught us folk songs like "You get a line, I'll get a pole." (Yes, it was the 70's back then.) I remember singing America (This land is your land . . . ) after saying the pledge of … [Read more...]

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Where Does the Time Go?

May 5, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

Nearly 22 years ago, I welcomed an amazing human being into our family. Wyatt is the second of my three children, and I've had the honor of watching him grow from a sweet-natured boy with irresistible dimples into a godly young man poised to make an impact on the world. In two days, Wyatt will graduate summa cum laude from Abilene Christian University with a 4.0 GPA while double-majoring in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Graduation

The Woman Who Put Books on Wheels

April 21, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

I love stories about women in history who accomplished amazing things by holding tight to their passion and showing fortitude in the face of adversity. Even better if they are fellow book-lovers. Mary Titcomb was just such a woman. Mary was born in 1852 into a family who valued education. She graduated from Robinson Female Seminary and set her mind to put her education to use. She discovered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading

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