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Headshots and Deep Thoughts

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One of the joys of the writing life is getting headshots. Really. I mean who doesn't love getting their photo snapped, over and over, and over and over. I really don't mind, but I was surprised to realize it had been four and a half years since my last headshots were taken. My time flies when you're stuck at home! There's the angst of what to wear. And what if my hair doesn't cooperate. Does … [Read more...]

The Big Boston Birthday

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We spent the last weekend in March in Boston for a very special birthday. Our oldest—our only girl—turned 30! Jeff and I had already planned to go up there to celebrate with her when one of my sisters called. She and my other sister were worried Elizabeth would be alone on her birthday and wanted to be there with her. (Both of my sisters have a unique relationship with my daughter.) I said, the … [Read more...]

Antique Quilts

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A couple weeks ago, my daughter and I got together for a Girls' Getaway Weekend in Waco, TX. Now that Bethany is pursuing her PhD At Texas A&M, I miss seeing her on a regular basis. So we've made a pact to get together for one weekend each semester. And because she's the one family member who is as big of a history nerd as I am, we always find a way to work in historical places to stay and … [Read more...]

Springtime Adventures

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Hi friends, Always happy to spend a day with you. It’s springtime, and I’m thrilled! Minus spring allergies, of course. But it’s staying light until after 7pm, flowers are starting to bloom (hence allergies), and the days are warming up! One of my favorite things about spring is getting to spend time outside without freezing. Here are just a few of the activities we enjoy! Hiking. We’re … [Read more...]

2020: A Year of . . . Blessings

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If you are like most people, you couldn't wait to leave 2020 behind. I don't blame you. In fact, I felt much the same. So much heartbreaking sickness and death, social and political unrest, economic difficulties, cancelled events, personal restrictions . . . the list goes on and on. But with all the hardship and negativity, I think it is important for us to count our blessings and focus on the … [Read more...]

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