On the first of July, my husband and I celebrated twenty years of marriage, and I realized two decades isn’t the most momentous aspect of that occasion. Beyond twenty years of commitment and trials and nearly giving up—in addition to two incredible children, a...
2026 is my tenth year to choose a Word of the Year. For the past decade, these words have become touchstones for the opportunities, challenges and decisions of each year. Looking back over each of them shows me a roadmap of where I’ve traveled on this author journey....
Over the holidays, I had time to reflect on our family’s traditions and how they’ve grown and morphed over the years. Impending life changes in our family hit me with the realization that more alterations to those customs are forthcoming. Through a special gift from...
For nine years now, I have chosen a Word of the Year. These words become touchstones for the opportunities, challenges and decisions of each year. Looking back over each of them shows me a roadmap of where I’ve traveled on this author journey. The Words 2017: FOCUS...
Welcome to 12 Months of Reading! Each month in 2024, I will host a different reading challenge category. These categories are broad, and, chances are, whatever you’re reading may fit in them. I adore animals, and I love books! The October category of our 12...
Welcome to 12 Months of Reading! Each month in 2024, I will host a different reading challenge category. These categories are broad, and, chances are, whatever you’re reading may fit in them. September’s book category is a book on a hobby or topic that...
