Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
A First Timer Preparing for Blue Ridge
“Dwell in possibility.”Emily Dickenson Emily’s quote, featured on my favorite mini-notebook pad, reminds me that the abundant life Christ spoke of in John 10:10 is one of exploration, challenges, and a whirlwind of possibilities — which is exactly what I expect as I head to the Blue Ridge Writer’s Conference in a couple of weeks as a first-time conferee. While...
A Son’s Love
A favorite post of mine (March 2008) in honor of Good Friday: Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple,’Here is your mother.’ John 19:25-27...
A Storyboard for Inspiration!
In addition to being part of my local Word Weavers group, I’m extremely blessed to be one of the “4 Corners” in a small writer’s accountability/critique group. Carolyn, one of the three amazing “corners”, challenged us to create our own storyboards (or purpose boards) as a visible tool for inspiration. My storyboard actually begins at the bottom, to...
My Favorite Flavor?
Vanilla Strawberry! Not in terms of scoops, but in blooms. Meet the latest addition ordered for our garden, the unique Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry. It was voted best new plant by the American Landscape and Nursery Association, and it’s easy to see why. By mid-summer, large white flower heads will turn pink and then become strawberry red or even burgundy. All three colors will be...
A Bittersweet Reminder
My heirloom jonquils continue to serve as a sweet reminder of my grandmother’s smile that was as bright as these sunny buttercups unfurling towards...
Regaining Sustained Momentum
“Write every day. Regaining momentum takes three times as much energyas sustaining momentum.” Daniel H. Pink Setting aside a specific time to write has proven this quote on sustained momentum to be spot on. The words seem to flow more freely, creativity sparks a bit quicker, and techniques are implemented with more ease. I wish the same could be said for other areas in my life...