At the first sign of fall, however slight, I make pumpkin bread. And I whipped a batch up last weekend. Don't get me wrong, daily temps here in Nashville are still hovering in the high 80s/low90s, but this past weekend when we were walking the dogs one evening, there was a touch of cool in the air (high 60s) that was sooo fall like. So out came the bread loaf pans! A baking … [Read more...]
Totaled Truck & Treasured Memories
Okay, call me sentimental but when I cleaned out my truck this week, I got a little misty eyed. This faithful 2012 Ford F-150 has seen me through a lot, while also racking up a ton of miles. This truck carried me back and forth from Nashville to Atlanta nearly every week for two years while my precious Dad's health declined with dementia. It kept me safe when a deer decided to take … [Read more...]
#20 is in the books
For twenty years now, a group of writers has been meeting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and I'm beyond grateful to be included in that number. These women are such a blessing and JOY in my life! I just returned last night from our 20th retreat, and it was such a rich and fun time. Here are some glimpses... From L to R (back row): Brandilyn Collins, Sandy Shepherd (Brandilyn's sister), Janet … [Read more...]
Irish Twins? Well, almost!
Join my family vicariously as (last night) we celebrated with Kurt and Kellie (our son and daughter-in-law—who we affectionately refer to as K2) as they announced—with a "light show"—that they're having their second child, a little girl, in January '24! WARNING: There is much excitement, especially from younger cousins who had already had a lot of sugar. LOL Notice K2's dogs, Malcolm & Rue, … [Read more...]
Focus on the Family Launches Fiction Titles
Seeing my book pictured alongside Angie's and Chris's books makes me smile big time. But to know they'll all release together on November 7 as part of a new fiction launch with Focus on the Family/Tyndale is especially exciting. The following was recently featured in Publisher's Weekly... "Focus on the Family has announced that it will publish fiction for the first time under the Focus … [Read more...]
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