With all the “bookish” paraphernalia that has arisen in the past few years, one of the shirts I’ve long wanted to order is: I’ve latched onto the term. I decided it aptly described me as an introvert who reads. But the other day, I looked up the definition as others understand it. Mind you, this is not an actual dictionary word. But this definition is the one bandied about in the … [Read more...]
Coeur d’Alene Writers Retreat…22 years now in the books
Late last night, I returned from our annual Coeur d'Alene Retreat, a wonderful five-day weekend with a group of writers who have become so precious to me over the past 22 years. They're among my dearest friends, and I'm grateful for each of them. This weekend's retreat was especially meaningful. Because it was our last formal gathering in CdA. Only 7 (out of 11) were able to make it … [Read more...]
Thinking about the Things that Matter
This morning I'm typing this actually in the afternoon in Copenhagen. It's been a whirlwind week with a quick trip to Omaha for a family emergency, followed by one day at home, and then the overnight flight to Denmark for a conference. I'm weary ... emotionally and physically. Sometimes life is like that. Last week, I hurried home to Nebraska Friday to be with my baby brother and his girls … [Read more...]
Fireworks and Freedom
In case you don’t know it, most of the books I’ve written are set in Idaho. I love my state. I’m a native Idahoan and have lived here all my life. There’s something uniquely stirring about celebrating the Fourth of July in Idaho. Maybe it’s the way the mountains frame the fireworks, the echo of cowboy boots on parade routes, or the sight of children waving flags beneath endless blue skies. In … [Read more...]
Don’t Drift
Recently, my pastor told a story about having a perfect beach day at the ocean years ago. He and his friends were just floating, talking, laughing, riding the little waves as they rolled in and out. What they weren’t aware of was that they were also drifting sideways, and by the time they realized it, they were the equivalent of about four or five football fields away from their cooler and beach … [Read more...]
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