Deb Raney recently made a visit to Nashville, and we spent a quick—but oh so fun!—afternoon hitting some Nashville "musts!" Let's see if any of these would be on your "must" list! Deb and I have been friends since 2001 when we met at the first ever ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) conference in Kansas City. Been buddies—and writing critique partners—ever since! I took Deb to … [Read more...]
When “the end” is really only the beginning
Blessings in this New Year, everyone! I hope 2016 has started well for you, and that you’re still on the positive side of any resolutions you’ve made—if you’re a resolution-kind-of-gal. As 2016 begins, I'm celebrating the New Year, yet also deeply mourning the loss—albeit, a temporary one, due to our steadfast hope in Christ—of this beautiful woman… Judy McMahan, such a dear … [Read more...]
Christmas weddings . . . and baking!
Today, Joe and I celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. Yep, we had a Christmas wedding—and loved it! Poinsettias and all... That was then, this is now... Time has a way of catching up with you, and it's certainly caught up with us! And though our journey has hardly been perfect, and we've weathered some storms, I'm so grateful for Joe and for the love and laughter we share. I treasure … [Read more...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like— Oh wait. . .
If you've already decorated your house for Christmas and your tree is glittering from the corner with presents tucked lovingly beneath, then—while I really, really hate to do this, and it hurts me more than you know—we can no longer be friends. I find your level of perfection and preparedness irritatingly . . . well, irritating, and I must remove myself from your presence so that I can somehow … [Read more...]
When it’s all about the food, y’all
When Mom passed away in 2009, my sweet sister-in-law, Jackie, and I divided her cookbooks between us, and I even shared some with Mom's friends. Mom had a ton of cookbooks! Which was only fitting. June Gattis loved to cook. Me and mom on my wedding day December 15, 1984 While I enjoy cooking, I really love to bake. That's my passion. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I've been … [Read more...]
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