1. I was working on Sunday’s column when I realized that doing a Friday Fill-In would be a fabulous way to avoid the torture of culling 100 words from my article at this very moment. 2. I went to the library earlier tonight, to escape the chaos that has been my life with kids today, …
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Wordful Wednesday: Midnight Musings
I am a Christian. I just read my friend Alicia’s blog on releasing our passion and being real and vulnerable when writing. How we each have a different path to walk on this Earth and how we have to stop trying to please everyone and just be ourselves. It got me to thinking. God only …
Friday Fill-ins
1. In 1992, I was celebrating my first wedding anniversary, settling into our new condo in Chesapeake, Va. and more than a little sad that Donnie’s tour of duty in Scotland hadn’t lasted longer. 2. My boys, this morning, are full of laughter and smiles. 3. Do what you are good at, with what you …
A Few Final Thoughts about Health Care
My pastor spoke briefly yesterday about the power of ones’ testimony, and I thought about the stories I’ve shared this month regarding the health care changes being proposed. I can’t say my stories are particularly powerful, or that reading them has changed anyone’s mind about anything. However, our experiences definitely changed my mind about how …
Calling All Writers!
Whether you’re a journalist, novelist, songwriter—or just starting out—please join my local writers group, East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers, for an awesome learning opportunity. We are hosting a 2-day writing conference with nationally-known author, teacher and speaker, Dr. Dennis Hensley! When: Friday, July 17, 2009 and/or Saturday, July 18, 2009 Where: DeKalb Technical College Newton …