Nicholas of Myra (or Bari) in modern-day Turkey was a Catholic Bishop who lived from 270 to December 6, 343 AD. He was known for secret gift-giving plus so many … [Read more...]
Reading Books with Our Ears
I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and that all leftovers reappeared in delicious combinations. Now we’re rushing toward Christmas with gift-buying in full … [Read more...]
Thanks to a poetry-writing widow for inspiring American Thanksgiving
Next to Christmas, Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November is America’s favorite holiday. Thanksgivings have been celebrated in harvest seasons by many … [Read more...]
How I inspired a Halloween costume. And a gift for you!
I didn’t expect to inspire a dress-up character, but eleven years ago, one of my college student’s wife went to their daughter’s fifth-grade party with kids costumed … [Read more...]
World News is like Jack and the Beanstalk
Most of us know the Jack and the Beanstalk story published in England in 1734. Jack is a poor country boy who trades his family cow for five magic beans that grow an … [Read more...]
All is Right in My World
I’m grateful for how A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel has been received. If you haven’t read it, you’ll enjoy even if you don’t plan to go visit. My amazing … [Read more...]
Live with wonder to make life wonder-full!
I’m thrilled at reader response to my new book, A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel: Adventures, Wit, and Wisdom. It’s carried Amazon’s Top New Release banner in … [Read more...]
Enter the Back to School Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt!
Welcome to the inaugural Back to School Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt. We hope that throughout this hunt, you discover some new books and get to know a little … [Read more...]
The Long-Awaited Release of A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel
Today’s the day!! A Traveling Grandma’s Guide to Israel is officially available. I’m so excited to share this book with the world, and especially those who are … [Read more...]
Hurrying baby’s arrival!
Thank you for reading my blogs. I hope your summer is wonderful. No matter which project you’re birthing, whether it’s home or garden improvement or book, the birth … [Read more...]
