My Writing Space
People sometimes wonder what a writer’s “office” looks like. Uh, well, mine looks a lot like my living room. In fact it is my living room. I’ll tell you all about it today. It’s nothing special, but I spend a … Continue reading →
Linda McQuinn Carlblom
When Your Child is Hurt by Someone’s Words
I remember my children crying from time to time because another child said something either to them or about them that hurt their feelings. Maybe it was simple name calling, or some accusation that was made. It’s one of the … Continue reading →
The Power of Hope
It lives on the edges of my mind, permeating everything I do. Without it, I’m sad, downcast, listless, feeling like my life doesn’t matter. But then hope walks in and changes everything. Even David of the Bible recognized the power … Continue reading →
Nurturing Resistant Teens
I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t we supposed to raise compliant teens? Don’t we want them to be obedient and easy to get along with rather than resistant? Well, yes. And no. Compliant and resistant (rebellious?) teens both need nurturing. … Continue reading →
Honoring People You Don’t Respect
You may wonder, Why would I want to honor someone I don’t respect? If I don’t respect them, do they really deserve my honor? Chances are, you don’t want to honor that difficult person in your life. And no, they probably don’t deserve … Continue reading →
She Did What She Could
I attended a writers retreat with my critique group in the tall pines of Pine, AZ last fall. One of our members, Judy, owns a house there that she opens up to us for writing, learning, eating, and laughing. Lots of … Continue reading →