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Back to Boston

July 5, 2023 By D'Ann Mateer

We’ve been to Boston many time, but it is fitting that we were in Boston this week as we celebrated our country’s birthday. After all, it was the scene of so many events of the revolutionary era—and home to so many of the main players.  But this trip was a bit different. It was the inaugural education tour trip offered by the organization my husband works for. So we got a bit of fun—doing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, History Tagged With: Boston

Mom and Dad’s 60th Anniversary

June 21, 2023 By D'Ann Mateer

Next week, my parents will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, and we’ve pulled out all the stops to honor this achievement!  This past Saturday, the whole family (minus three grandchildren out of town) gathered in a suite at the Texas Rangers’ game. For all 51 years the Texas Rangers have been a club, our family has been a fan. We have spent many happy days at games throughout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Family Tagged With: Anniversary, famiy, grandkids, kids, parents, silbings

Since we last met…

June 16, 2023 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Soon after writing my last post, the revisions for my biblical novel about the Queen of Sheba arrived in my inbox. To my delight, the editors love the book. That doesn't mean there wasn't work for me to do, but it is always a relief to get a thumbs-up from editors. I'm still working through the manuscript, making changes and polishing, but I'm on schedule which also feels good. I'm waiting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Family, Writing

A Nature Walk & Tea at the Castle

June 15, 2023 By Karen Witemeyer

This week, my husband Wes and I are on a vacation/book trip that will eventually lead us to Deadwood, SD, but we started our trip this past weekend by spending a day and a half in Colorado Springs. We started our exploration in the Garden of the Gods being inspired by the glories of God's creation. After about two hours of hiking, we changed into slightly nicer clothes and drove 5 minutes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Nature Tagged With: Garden of the Gods, Glen Erie

Big Friendships & Tiny Little Doughnuts

June 6, 2023 By Tamera Alexander

I always love it when Deb (Raney), a dear friend and my writing critique partner for 20+ years and counting, comes to visit, especially when she brings Ken! It was a quick visit—not even 24 hours but we packed in a lot of fun. Friday night our kids joined us for a simple taco dinner (including Joe's delicious guacamole), then we played Blockbuster, a game where you compete to discover who knows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship Tagged With: deborah raney, Tamera Alexander, Tiny Little Doughnuts

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