Yesterday was my birthday. One of those major milestone birthdays. Not sweet sixteen. A little older than twenty-one. Beyond the Big 4-0. You figure it out. As I stared in the mirror Tuesday morning, I wondered how it was that my mom was so old at this same age while I am so young. I wish she were alive so we could laugh about that together. But I imagine she's going to look at me when I … [Read more...]
Visiting Greenfield Village
On a recent trip to Rochester, Michigan, Joe and I visited Henry Ford's Greenfield Village—and loved it! Then again, I'm a sucker for anything historical. Greenfield Village is a huge outdoor museum spread across more than 80 acres that has a plethora of authentic historic structures. And it was a gorgeous spring day, which made the excursion all the more enjoyable. Henry Ford's Greenfield … [Read more...]
And the Two Shall Become One
Last weekend, my oldest granddaughter got married. We had incredible weather. 82 degrees and sunny on the 9th of April in southwest Idaho. Amazing. And perfect because the bride and her attendants arrived in a horse drawn wagon and the couple departed in the same. The ceremony and reception took place in a barn that is used for community events, which meant no heating or air conditioning. It was … [Read more...]
What are You Passionate About? (an anniversary post)
This week I am celebrating two years as a blogger here on Inspired by Life...and Fiction. It has been such a wonderful experience to get to interact with our wonderful readers, and I am so honored to be a part of this group of amazing author friends. I could never blog every day (how do people DO that??) But being part of this group gives me a chance to share my heart (and a few more frivolous … [Read more...]
The Courage of Motherhood
When I held my first baby in my arms, looked in his shriveled red face and felt his tiny fingers wrap around mine, I cried with joy (and probably with wacko pregnancy hormones too!). Even though I trembled with nervousness when I placed his swaddled body in the car seat for the trip home, I was excited for the new adventure that lay ahead. Five children and eighteen years later, I can look back … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- …
- 61
- Next Page »