I’m not a fan of Halloween. I always dread this time of year when Halloween decorations start popping up in all the stores. I avoid them whenever possible. Instead, I deliberately focus on developing a thankful attitude while I dream … Continue reading →
The month of July was a hard one in Texas. For me, personally, it started with spending five nights in the hospital with my dad. My 93-year-old daddy, who has always been so strong and self-reliant, began to decline in … Continue reading →
Over the last several years, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Dr. Marie Sontag. She currently serves as the RA for the North Texas Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and, together, we are part of a … Continue reading →
When I was a kid, my mom didn’t usually put the tree up until about ten days before Christmas. Some of my friends’ moms would put it up Thanksgiving weekend, but there weren’t many. I don’t remember a single person … Continue reading →
Since October is national Adopt a Shelter Dog month, I thought I’d use the opportunity to share some of my favorite dog books. I’m a dog person. I love dogs. And I have a pretty tall stack of dog books … Continue reading →
Last month my husband and I attended a homeschool conference in Round Rock, Texas. Going in, we prayed for divine appointments and asked God to guide our footsteps. We met authors and publishers among the vendors, talked shop, and did … Continue reading →
