I was practically a child–a month shy of being 42–when I became a grandma. Maybe that doesn’t sound young to some, but I felt unprepared to be in that elite group. Didn’t grandmas have gray hair and walk with a … Continue reading →
My oldest grandson turned thirteen last Sunday. I’ll not go into how that made me feel. That’s a different post. But I couldn’t help but think about how this was the first birthday I wasn’t there to celebrate with him … Continue reading →
Are you a writer? Then get ready for a life of rejection. I don’t mean to sound discouraging, but rejection is a big part of the writing life. Believe me, I know from experience! A rejection letter comes from a … Continue reading →
As a beginning writer, you’re often told to submit your work to smaller publishing houses and places that publish often, like weekly Sunday school take-home papers. Why? Because your chances of rejection are less. Supposedly, it’s more encouraging. I never … Continue reading →
(This was first posted in Aug., 2013. But with vacations starting up again, I thought it might be helpful for families to be reminded of tips for flying with their kiddos. Enjoy!) I just returned from a short getaway … Continue reading →
I remember a time when I went back “home” to Indiana, where I was born. My mother accompanied me on the trip, and she, having grown up there, had many friends and relatives to see. One of the people we … Continue reading →