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Fiction is a powerful tool. Many an author has used it as a device to inform, convict, to evoke the desire for justice and mercy in the hearts of the reader. John Steinbeck used it to awaken a nation to the plight of those… Continue Reading “Unending Devotion (Discussion of Jody Hedlund’s Newest Novel)”
January is coming. Oh, I know. We’ve got all of Thanksgiving and Christmas and the New Year between now and then. But January really is coming. For real. In just over four months. Excuse me…I’m feeling a bit dizzy at the moment. I’ll be… Continue Reading “Getting Ready For The Big Launch”
It can’t be said that my neighborhood is perfect. We have our eyesores and rough spots. Certain neighbors that I don’t know all that well. Some that I keep an eye on. A few that I watch because they make great characters come alive… Continue Reading “My Neighborhood”
Here in Michigan, we are gearing up for the official start up of the school year. We start after Labor Day…hey, summer only sticks around just so long around-bout these parts. We have to take advantage of it! Well, in honor of the last… Continue Reading “Back To School…Back To School”
I wish I could run. Effortlessly. With joy. Graceful gliding on sidewalk. Easy breath. Confident stride. Smile of bliss crossing my face. But I can’t run. When I try, it’s more like a shuffle. It’s tough. Demoralizing. Choppy. With the wheeze of… Continue Reading “Run, Susie, Run”
The dirty laundry has started to pile up. Again. Therefore, the drawers and closets are a little empty. Again. And I’ve had to get pretty creative with what we all wear. Again. I keep thinking how really easy it is to pour a little… Continue Reading “Dirty Laundry”
Make sure you check out the Inspired Novelties Featured Item of the Week! This week’s item was inspired by one of my favorite poets. And remember, 50% of all sales this month go toward the Wartella Family’s adoption of 2 children from Ethiopia! Being… Continue Reading “Write Your Own Story”
This is why I didn’t have a post on Monday. Several scratches on my eye. Come back on Wednesday for…well…something. 🙂
Yesterday I packed my kids into Minnie (our black van) and took off to Kalkaska, Michigan for a speaking engagement at a women’s retreat held at a church. Where is Kalkaska, Michigan, you ask. Seriously. Do you know how cool it is… Continue Reading “Adventure for Champions”
Every once in awhile, I’m wrong. Well… Sometimes, I’m wrong. Other times, I’m really wrong. I mess up. Misread someone. Make a quick judgement. Do you do that? How many times have I met someone and made up my mind right then and there… Continue Reading “Character Judgement”
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