I’m guessing you didn’t know that today is Best Friends Day. And also National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day. Or that in New York City, commercial ice cream was manufactured for the first time on this day in 1786. I wouldn’t have … Continue reading →
With Summer vacation just a mere week away for my kindergartner, I have found myself compiling an ever growing list of fun activities for my girls and I to do together. Last summer one of our favorites was spending the afternoon picnicking … Continue reading →
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king. Psalm 45:1a They charge through the back door wearing their toothy smiles and holding out their … Continue reading →
People often ask me if I write only when I am inspired to write. The answer is no. I write because I am a writer, and sometimes the only inspiration I need is a contract and a deadline. Do teachers only teach … Continue reading →
It looks so easy. Less than a thousand words and some accompanying pictures. How difficult could it be to write a children’s picture book? Actually, more difficult than most people think! Perhaps you have a story you’ve told to your … Continue reading →
Spring is here! The work of sowing and planting is nearly finished. When the sun shines, when rain and hose bring water, seeds will sprout, plants will grow, and another garden of beauty will have been born. If it’s our … Continue reading →