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New Jobs and Conference Time

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Last month, I shared a post about the change I was facing in my day job. (If you didn't see it, you can read that post here.) Well, I'm happy to announce that I survived the transition! Or at least I have so far. This is my first week in the new job. I've been busy with training and learning new systems and have been on the phone with the Help Desk about 47  times to get all my technology working … [Read more...]

These boots are made for walking

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So yesterday was National Bootie Day. I'm not sure if that was real or a marketing ploy to get me to buy more boots. I love boots so I usually get a new pair each fall. This weekend I found a pair of sixties inspired black zipper booties. I'll have to pull out my bell bottoms to wear with those. I thought it would be fun to reminiscence about boots. Did you wear them as a child? Do you wear them … [Read more...]

Everything old is new again

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I've been looking for an old farm table that I could use for a desk in my office, and I finally found one! Only, it didn't look like the picture below when we got it. I thought I'd taken a before picture but, for the life of me, I can't find it. So just use your imagination, okay? The top of the farm table was dry and cracked in places and had obviously been used as a cutting board somewhere … [Read more...]

Duck, Duck, Goose!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehgH4nV3rDc Two and a half years ago, we moved from a house just outside our small town's city limits, to the big city of Wichita. We're four minutes from Starbucks, Chipotle, and all kinds of civilization. I never expected to have a veritable zoo in our backyard in the city! But we do. And it provides so much entertainment every day. The latest is our family of … [Read more...]

4 Steps For Beginning Writers

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One of the questions I'm often asked in interviewers, or by friends, or by strangers is, "What are your recommendations for beginning writers?"  Chances are, even if you yourself have no interest in writing, you know at least one person who does have that interest. Thus, I thought I'd summarize my suggestions here!      1.  Educate yourself on the craft of writing.  When I first decided … [Read more...]

A Trip to Merry England

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Sometimes life sends a happy detour your way. The first week of this month, I was in York, England for a professional conference. Eric and I had a direct flight in and out of Edinburgh (Hugely less expensive) so added a couple days to the end, so we could explore that beautiful city, too. It was a time filled with conference sessions and relaxing. Ambling and rambling around cities just to see … [Read more...]

Life Has Its Challenges

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My goodness gracious. The two weeks since I last posted have been eventful and somewhat challenging. First off, my college studies have resumed, and this term I'm taking the College Math Prep class (basically Algebra 1). So far so good, but I do find myself thinking, "What possible difference is this going to make in my life at my age and with my particular career?" The answer, None. But to get … [Read more...]

COVER Love in Any Language

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One of the things I never anticipated when becoming a published author was the unexpected blessing of having my books published in other countries and sold (and read!) in languages other than English. How fun! Sometimes I receive fan mail I can’t even read. (At least I hope it’s fan mail… :) ) Thank goodness for Google translate.   So, just for fun, here are a few of my books in … [Read more...]

Ninety Years and Counting

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You can do some amazing things in your lifetime if you live to be ninety years old—and my mother, Virginia “Jinny” Davis, has. Two days ago we celebrated her ninetieth birthday with a gala party with her family, friends and neighbors. I wouldn’t be an author if it weren’t for my mom. Nor would I likely be a Christian. She has had a powerful influence on my love of books and on my faith in … [Read more...]

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