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National Idaho Day

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Update: A winner's name was randomly drawn and she has been contacted. Back on February 1st of this year, Karen Witemeyer posted about National Texas Day. She thought, since all her books are set in Texas, that it would make a great post. And it did. I loved reading her list of fun facts. So I wondered if there was a National Idaho Day, especially since I set (almost) all my books in … [Read more...]

The Love and Lore of the Seaside in Jane Austen’s Time

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This past weekend, I had the pleasure of giving a talk to members of the Minnesota Chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. I shared highlights from my research into English seaside resorts and customs during the Georgian and Regency eras, from the rising popularity of resort towns, their social activities and amenities, bathing machines, bathing costumes, beliefs about the medicinal … [Read more...]

Practice Makes…Better

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It's been almost a year since I got my piano. (You can read that story here.) And I must say, my childhood piano teacher would be so proud of how diligently I've been practicing this past year. I've also been very pleased with how I'm learning to read music better. In January, our youngest daughter challenged me to learn to play a pretty song she'd discovered, Handel/Halvorsen's … [Read more...]

Inspired by Scripture

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Thank you, Lord, for the godly mothers who have shown us your ways and taught us your paths. Today, we remember and honor our mothers and those who have been like mothers to us. This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashVerseoftheDay.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with Scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]

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