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Peace in Transition

April 2, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not overly fond of change. Routine is comfortable. Unpredictability is unsettling. Once I cross the divide into new territory and set up shop, I adjust and establish new routines. But while I'm on that narrow bridge between the old and the new, I'm hanging on for dear life and being ultra-vigilant for loose boards, fraying rope, and anything else that could send … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: Dealing with Change

Keep Calm, Read On

March 19, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

I've never been germ-o-phobic or one to panic about things, but I have to admit, all of these CDC restrictions are getting me a little down. Don't get me wrong - I'm an introvert and think being holed up at home is a vacation. Although, as of right now, I'm still going into work, so jealousy might be contributing to my grumpiness. However, the true culprit is Uncertainty. For instance, I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Sales

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

March 5, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

This week marks the birth of a literary legend. Theodor Seuss Geisel, more famously known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. It's hard to imagine a childhood without Dr. Seuss. I vividly recall several of his books being among my childhood favorites. Those catchy rhymes and silly stories. What child wouldn't be captivated? I remember my favorites being One Fish, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Dr. Seuss

A New Approach to Pleasure Reading

February 20, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

This past Christmas, my husband gave me a book called Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. The book is a collection of liturgies designed to help us recognize and invite God's presence into every moment of our lives, even the mundane ones. I don't come from a liturgical background, but I've really enjoyed reading through these. He covers topics from gardening, to changing diapers, to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Reading with God in Mind

Research Road Trip

February 6, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

During the last weekend of January, I took a research trip to explore the setting of my current work in progress. Not only did I get to dig into the local history of Kingsland, TX, but three writing friends met up with there and turned the weekend into a writing retreat. So wonderful to be blessed by the fellowship of fellow writers and friends. Fellow IBLF blogger, Anne Mateer, was part of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, History, Writing Tagged With: Historic Hotels, Historical Research

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