I love my kids. Like really love them, but more than that, I like them. A lot. They are at cool ages where, for the most part, we genuinely enjoy each other’s company. We do fun things together like run errands, putter in the kitchen,…
Month: September 2022
Book Review: The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip is not the type of book I usually gravitate toward. Contemporary Romance is more my jam, but the only “romance” in this book is between Jesus and His people. I’m so thankful for my Facebook reading groups. I find…
Four Ways Watching Television Can Help Your Writing
Over the years, I’ve heard many times that watching television kills creativity, particularly for writers. When you consider the numerous mind-numbing TV programs filled with garbage (I’m looking at you, “reality” television!), it’s easy to believe that’s true. There are three main sources of storytelling:…
Decluttering: Letting Go – of Stuff and Words
I don’t know about you, but I have a never-ending home project list. While there are fun home improvement tasks on the list like “paint powder room,” “buy new throw pillows for living room furniture,” and “select art for dining room walls,” the bulk of…
Book Review: Love and the Dream Come True by Tammy L. Gray
Be still my heart. Love and the Dream Come True, the culmination of the State of Grace trilogy by Tammy L. Gray, beautifully concludes the 3-book series. Tammy L. Gray is so gifted at creating relatable, flawed characters that ring true to life. I feel…