Hey friends! I'm just back from Atlanta where I spent some time with my Dad, bless him. Love that man so much. Me & Dad Dad's had numerous TIAs (mini strokes) in recent weeks, and they've taken a toll on him physically. Yet he's still the same sweet, kindhearted man he's always been. Albeit, at 85, he's growing a tad weary of what accompanies aging (these earthly bodies aren't made to … [Read more...]

Happy 4th of July, friends! Here are 4 things you may not know about the U.S. Declaration of Independence… Did you know that… The Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on the 4th of July in 1776?  Three days earlier, on July 1st, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the next day 12 of the 13 colonies voted in favor of the motion for independence. But … [Read more...]

Hey friends! Do you love free print books? If yes, then . . . Be sure to sign up on Goodreads to win 1 of 10 print copies of EACH of my Belle Meade Novels this week. enter the goodreads giveaway But hurry, the giveaway ends this Saturday (June 24). And now a second opportunity… Harper Collins Christian Publishing and I are gathering a STREET TEAM to help spread the word about my … [Read more...]

Last week we celebrated my father's 85th birthday in Atlanta. It was so great to be together with family, even though it was a quick weekend! L to R (back row) My older brother Doug, Kurt (my son), and Joe (my dh) L to R (front row) Jackie (my sweet SIL), Dad, Esta, and Kelsey (my daughter) at Gibbs Garden in Ball Ground, GA  Gibbs Garden, designed by Jim Gibbs, is an absolutely gorgeous … [Read more...]

Ever had time sneak up on you? Be it with your schedule, your schooling, parenting, a board or committee you're serving on, an event you're organizing. . .  But from out of nowhere time just—WHAM!—hits you right in the face, and you wonder, "Where on earth did all the time go?" That happened to me last night when I happened across a collection of family pictures as I'm working to clean up my … [Read more...]