Writing Opens Doors, Part 2
(Part 1)Recently, I discovered two tools that not only help to raise my awareness to the nuances of life, but also bump up the fun factor by quite a bit.First, "The Writer's Notebook", by Ralph Fletcher. Although his target audience is school-aged children, the...
To Tour or Not to Tour?
That is not the question. Visiting Carl Sandburg's home last October was the highlight of our trip, so it came as no surprise to Brian when we began making plans for this month's getaway to the mountains, I went in search of another author's home to tour. Enter Thomas...
Feelings Can Fool Us
It doesn’t feel like the season for:Roasted marshmallowsApple ciderKaleidoscope leaves (and the raking that follows)Cool breezesPecansAn abundance of candy in fun-size packsCharlie Brown and the Great PumpkinColorful mumsPumpkinsIndian cornMountain tripsFresh apples...
Honoring a Life Well-Lived
We celebrated Alberta Scott, my paternal grandmother's, life yesterday morning at her church, Fairforest Baptist. Years ago, she had chosen her music and Scripture verses. It was simple, yet very meaningful. I couldn't have agreed with the pastor more when, at the end...
A List Maker in the Making…
So, what's one way an eight-year old "only" can keep themselves entertained? Writing out exercise plans, of course!This particular plan was rescued from a stack of things my mom found while cleaning out my late grandmother's home. If you've read past postings, you may...
Rainy Days and Monday… Again
What is it with rainy days and Mondays? I actually love the rain, however, one downfall is that Brian and I won't be able to get our walk in tonight - something we've started doing together on most evenings. The physical benefits are good, but so are the relational!...
Cathy Baker
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