And the Winner Is

Our youngest daughter was on American Idol a couple of years ago. Actually, I should say “we were on American Idol.” She was the contestant who made it to the second round of auditions. I was just one of her groupies. Our little family group happened to be...

Choosing Well

I ignored the treadmill this morning. Of course, I regret that decision now because I’m sitting at my desk all sluggish and Mondayish, and I know fifteen minutes at 3.0 miles per hour would have changed my whole perspective. It is pretty shameful to admit that...

I’m Not Eighteen Anymore

This week marks the anniversary of one of my favorite days in all of history after the Resurrection: the day Felicity was born. I won’t tell you how old she is, but I will tell you I’ve come to an amazing realization: Our daughters are not girls anymore. I...

Facing Fear

Today I faced two of my greatest fears: rain and bridges. Not that I’m technically afraid of either. I love listening to rain when I’m safely tucked inside my little house, and bridges can be lovely in pictures. But I hate driving in rain or over bridges....

Publishing Praise

I’m thinking today about my goal to “Write for Publication.” (the name of a class I took once.) I am pursuing that goal. I’m taking classes, going to conferences, studying my craft, sending out queries, and even having a few things published...