Congratulations Christy Winners!

The Christy Award banquet last night was like walking into a room full of old friends. Well, not at first. At first it was like walking into a room full of strangers, but even the strangers soon became quick friends. Having arrived alone, I stood back and observed as people gathered and socialized.  It was…

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Friendship Intimacy: Fact of Fiction?

Found this written somewhere in my journal. Thought someone might be able to relate. You see it all the time in books and movies, two kindred spirits. The deep intimate relationships between close friends that have seen each other at their best and worse, yet love and forgive each other anyway. Subconsciously, I think I’ve…

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Saturday Summer Savings #5

Okay so this little meme column isn’t catching on like I thought it might. You people must be made of money. Where are your tips on saving money? I’m not even going to mess with Mr. Linky tis week. Just put your suggestions in the comment section… Come on, I know you have them! I…

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A Writer’s Reading Observations

Creston Mapes Todd and Jedd Hafer Ted Dekker TL Hines Mike Dellosso What do these names have in common? They’re the authors of the last books I’ve really liked. And I’m beginning to realize that some of my favorite books all have male protagonists and are written by men. So what does that say about…

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Writing from the Road

That’s write. I’m somewhere East of Birmingham, AL riding in the car accessing the internet. Isn’t technology awesome. Actually, so is my hubby. He bought this AT & T device that you plug into your USB drive and install, and whallah, internet on the go. Of course the device cost $100 and there’s a monthly…

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Freedom

Earlier this month we celebrated the birth of our nation. The fourth of July took on an extra special meaning this year as we’ve studied early American history for homeschool and spent a week in Washington DC. Often the subject of freedom weaved its way into our reading and conversations.  And into our hearts. My father and grandfather…

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Grace Playing House

I just found this humorous post from 2007! Oh, these are the reasons we blog! To record every funny and embarrassing moment of our children. 2007 Grace (4 1/2) got a new Belle and baby Belle doll today and while playing I heard this: Grace as the Prince: Okay, Ariel and Belle. I will choose…

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Pressure and Time

  And we, who with unveiled faces all reflet the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.   2 Corinthians 3:18  NIV   Have you ever stopped to consider how our lives as Christians are comparable to the life of a diamond? It…

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