I pulled almost an all-nighter in order to get my revisions done and to my editor on Tuesday morning. I worked until 2:00 AM. Slept for a couple of hours. Then was back to work by 4:30 AM until I sent the document off via email at 9:05 AM. My treat for getting it done? Spending an afternoon and evening at the Western Idaho Fair with my hubby, daughter, granddaughter, and her husband. And the … [Read more...]
Having Olympic-Size Dreams (Plus a Giveaway!)
One thing that I’ve really loved about watching the 2016 Olympics is hearing all of the personal stories behind the contestants. In many cases, the parents had a huge influence the athlete’s success. While I’m definitely not an Olympic athlete, I’ve always told myself, “If I want to accomplish something, then I’ll do what it takes to make that happen.” In fact, in all my years of writing, I … [Read more...]
Escape to Italy
This summer our family had the adventure of a lifetime. We got to explore Italy for a month while I taught in a study abroad program. It was an absolute delight and dream come true. I realized I hadn't shared many photos with y'all yet, so here goes. We lived in Siena for a month with day trips to Florence and Pisa. We also spent three days in Rome. It was a whirlwind, but a dream come true … [Read more...]
My First Chick is Leaving the Nest
It's a mother's duty - train up a child in the way she should go so she can one day soar through life on her own. And while I can't wait to see what joys and triumphs the future holds for my first little chick, my heart is aching at the thought of letting her go. Next Friday, my oldest child, my only daughter, will leave home and move into her freshman dorm room at Abilene Christian University. … [Read more...]
Summer is just about over and it’s back to work!
I know a place where summer strives With such a practiced frost, She each year leads her daises back, Recording briefly, "Lost." Emily Dickinson Summer is almost over. Hard to believe school is starting back. I realized this in the Wal-Mart rush on Sunday afternoon. I no longer have to shop for pocket-folders or ruled paper or spiral notebooks but I was mighty tempted the other day to buy a … [Read more...]
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