Hey friends! Many of you have asked when I'm going to have a weekend when readers can come and tour the mansions with me and learn more about the history behind those places as well as the "stories behind the stories." So... This fall I'm hosting our first Southern Mansion Reader Weekend! The event will begin on a Friday evening and run through Saturday … [Read more...]
Things Deb and I would have done. . .
Have you ever looked forward to something BIG TIME...only to have it not come to pass? Well, that happened this week. But it was no one's fault. It's just life. But I've been so bummed. First, some quick backstory… A few of you might not know that Deb Raney and I have been writing critique partners for over 14 years now. And during that time, we've become very dear friends. Well, Deb was … [Read more...]
A Reading Challenge
Happy New Year, friends! I'm currently hidden away writing, working to finish another book. But I wanted to share a reading challenge with you. A challenge to read through the Word of God this year. My daughter and I have committed to do this together, and I'm so excited. I'm involved in BSF and daily Bible study, but it's been a handful of years since I've done a reading plan. And … [Read more...]
7 Christmas ornaments that have stood the test of time
I loved Lynn's post yesterday and decided I'd share a few ornaments from our tree as well, along with a thought or two behind each one... Ornament #1 This little bride and groom has graced our family’s Christmas tree for 33 years now, just as Joe and I celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary earlier this month on December 15th. My sweet Mom gave us this ornament on Joe’s and my first … [Read more...]
Christmas Music—love it or tolerate it?
Which are you? Someone who loves Christmas music or who tolerates it? Me? I'm a lover. But only if I'm not made to overindulge. A little can go a long way with Christmas music, especially if you're in a mall or store and, say, the Chipmunks Christmas song comes on. Spare me, please! Granted, I don't usually begin listening to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. But this year, for some … [Read more...]
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