Spiritual Editing

Mark-ups (whether red, purple or blue) from editing are my friends. A  fellow writer and dear friend once told me of his posture toward editors—they are his welcomed friends. Thanks, Gordon. He told me he accepts most all of the input they give him. Ironically, he...

A Friday the 13th Good Thing!

If you are nervous that Friday the 13th is not supposed to be a good day… I actually have some good news for you. My good friend Elizabeth Thompson, who happens to be a gifted writer, launched a fabulous new website today. On this site you can find some...

Consequently

“Dad had me take a snowboard lesson; consequently he didn’t get to snowboard.”–Micah   This was an observation my five-year-old grandson stated after his Saturday outing. I love that he thought about his dad, who loves snowboarding.  I also love that he...

Our Culture’s Aroma: What Do You Smell?

Pleasant smells are wafting from my kitchen–both sweet and savory. My appointments cancelled today, morphing my plans…so I’m spending much of the day in the kitchen. A friend’s father passed this week and my neighbor had a baby, so it seemed a good time to send...

The Heart of a Child at Christmas

What would Christmas be without children?  I am often amazed, softened and challenged by thoughts that go through their minds and out of their mouths. Micah’s dad, Justin (or Gus…he goes by both), shared about a conversation with Micah (4) that took place earlier this...
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