Posts by Gina Conroy
Our Books in Libraries
This weekend I attended the American Library Association Mid-Winter Meeting in Denver with my library. Some of you might really be surprised at how much libraries have changed in the past decade. From automatic check in systems to new and innovative ways to catalog books and organize DVD collections, signs were everywhere that the future of libraries…
Read MoreMaking A Queen Size Comforter Into a King
It’s my FIRST Tackle It Tuesday and since I have a new/old home to fix up, I’m gonna have a lot to tackle. I bought this queen sized bedspread after this incident and ruined my old one. We were planning on getting a new bedroom set, but this set was half off and I paid…
Read MoreHolding on Loosely
I’m someone who likes to make plans. I like to know when I’m doing something, how long it will take, and what’s coming next. I don’t like surprises. But one thing this bout with cancer has taught me is to hold on to my plans with a loose grip. James 4:13-15 says, Now listen, you…
Read MoreHealthy Ideas Symbols Make Resolutions Easier
Okay, admit it. I’m not the only one who’s committed to exercising and eating healthier in the new year? While I’ve managed to get on a great workout routine, my eating habits could really use some help! For the most part I try to eat prepacked organic and fresh produce. I stay away from hormone…
Read MoreGrace for the Afflicted
My motivation for picking up this book was not because I knew someone who suffered from a mental disorder, but that my character in my book did. I thought it would add some depth and understanding to my character so I could portray her in a realistic manner. I thought maybe I’d check the table…
Read MorePark City Mountain Ski Resort
I’ve only been skiing a couple of times in my life. Once on a high school ski trip where all I remember is the bus ride with friends and speeding down the mountain in an out of control state. The other time was about 10 years ago when my husband won a business trip to…
Read MoreSnow Day Fun???
So can you tell I live in the one of the colder climes? A snow day can be a great excuse for a break — but when a writer/mom is on deadline — the fluffy white flakes can present a problem. Here are some tips gathered from parents to help you not only survive –…
Read MoreThe Jesus Tree Ornament: Not Your Typical Christmas Story
I just came across this interesting book called The Jesus Tree Ornaments by Garry Kennedy. At first glance the title seems innocent enough. But take a glimpse at the cover. This is no ordinary Christmas story. Though I haven’t read the story, the back cover copy starts out similar to the story of The Christmas…
Read MoreOpen Our Eyes Lord
Recently, my son was hospitalized with subclinical status seizures. He was given medication to stop the seizures and put on a continuous EEG recording. His doctor asked me to press a button each time he appeared to be having a seizure so they could review that particular part of the EEG more closely. For almost an…
Read MoreCrafts n Things Magazine
I’m what you call a crafty person, not an artist, though I took advanced art in high school. I never had the “gift” but I loved to create. From crocheting dolls’ clothes as a child to Creative Memories as an adult, I loved to make things. My three youngest, especially my second born, share my…
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