Getting Through Those Early Years
I was twenty-six years old, mother of a three and a half year old, a one and a half year old and a three month old. The days were crazy trying to keep up with the kids. Lots of days of just … Continue reading →
What’sYour Story?
It’s that time of year. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to change, and a story is begging to be written. As National Novel Writing Month comes closer, I have found a motivation to write just a … Continue reading →
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Writing and hobbies
Many times I am seeing the question, “Tell me about a typical writing day.” Or I see posts about how an author is writing so many words in one day. I think, “Yeah, right!” Then I am reminded of NaNoWriMo, … Continue reading →
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Happy Release Day to The One Who Sees Me
Today, The One Who Sees Me is available on all outlets: amazon and Barnes and Noble. The story follows Faru’s life. She is a teenager at the outset sold in exchange for a new wife for King Cyning. She meets … Continue reading →
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Repercussions of One Event
Yesterday was one of those days where I had a doctor’s appointment. It wasn’t the normal one where I would drive 20 minutes or even 60; it was the 3 hour drive to Eugene. I knew it was going to … Continue reading →
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A Lost Art
This week an event happened that caused me to think. On Thursday night, I had open house and stayed at school for the evening. My husband, Eric, took the boys on a photo shoot. When I returned home after 7:30, … Continue reading →
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The Workings of a Small Community
Last summer a catastrophe happened in our little community. A mother wanted to feel safe riding her bike with her little boy on the streets. The main street in town is Highway 101. The speed limit was 40, but people … Continue reading →
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Inside the mind of a Mom
This year has been an interesting year. I had two seniors in high school who graduated the same day from two different high schools fifty minutes away from each other. I also published my first book. As the summer wound … Continue reading →
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Amid the Busyness
This week marked the second week of school. This year I have in essence three new classes. I have never taught leadership before. After being the class officers’ adviser last year, I wanted to take this class on. The other … Continue reading →
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My Great Reward
Today during church we sang a song that resonated with my soul. It was one of those times during worship where the words hit home and despite hardship or trials you sit back and say, “God, You are all sufficient.” … Continue reading →
