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The Purge

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I think most authors go through periods of time, due to approaching deadlines, when many things in their lives get ignored. I am guilty of that. To the max. Confession: I can let some things go without attention for years. There always seems to be something else more important to do with my time, including naps. My office and my walk-in clothes closet are two things I have needed to purge and … [Read more...]

Girls’ Getaway

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A few weeks ago, I traveled with a group of old friends. Most of us met at an early childhood education class soon after our first children were born, and we’ve added two dear friends along the way. We planned to drive a few hours north to Duluth Minnesota to tour the Glensheen Mansion together. We decided to make a weekend of it—a girls’ getaway—something we had not done together before, if you … [Read more...]

4 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence

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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...]

When Plans Change

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My husband and I planned our summer vacation months ago. All spring, we’ve looked forward to exploring the wilds of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with our friends, seeing Tahquamenon Falls, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and taking a boat tour through the Soo Locks. But then a family medical emergency cancelled our plans. We’re thankful that God … [Read more...]

Love Yurts

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How’s your summer going? Mine has been a blend of writing time and family time so far. Nothing too exciting, but you might find one of the things we did interesting. We went camping in a yurt.  YURT yərt/ noun A circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework, used by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey. For years, my husband has been saying he wants to sleep in a … [Read more...]

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