Years ago while in Jerusalem I was privileged to meet Pastor Richard Wurbrand and his wife Sabina and hear them speak three times. Wurmbrand was tortured and … [Read more...]
People Helping People . . .
It turns out I wrongly recalled Barbra Streisand’s song “People Who Need People” as saying, “People Who Help People are the luckiest people in the world,” because … [Read more...]
Shout it from the housetops! (Or at least your front porch and social media!)
I’m always glad to share good news, and it never gets old. This post is short as I’m hard at work meeting the deadlines for projects mentioned below with a happy … [Read more...]
Unforgettable!
I'm still basking in the joy of my July 21st meeting with Marguerite McLoughlin's amazing direct descendants. They make me more eager to write the sequel including … [Read more...]
My top writing experience so far!
What do you do when a gifted author friend comes to visit for a week? Show them the family farm, your amazing neighbors, and hop in the car for a road trip. … [Read more...]
Let Freedom Ring
Canadians celebrated independence on Dominion Day, July 1st. We Americans have lots to celebrate each July 4th. Happy 249th Birthday, U.S.A! You’re showing some … [Read more...]
Around the World in 80 Days
That’s a great idea for a world trip but not in Doctor Doolittle’s hot air balloon. Nine years ago, my older son and I loved our hot air balloon … [Read more...]
Waxing and Waning Seasons
The moon waxes and wanes on a regular basis. Many things in nature do. Just as there are changeable seasons outdoors, there are waxing and waning times of greater or … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s Amish Greenhouses
Spring is slow to arrive in Minnesota. When I drive north from Mississippi, it’s like I’m reversing the calendar in slow motion. I leave abundant scarlet amaryllis … [Read more...]
Northern Light
Spring comes late in northern regions but the days last longer until on the summer solstice, evening light lingers almost until midnight and the … [Read more...]















