Posts by Gina Conroy
Taking the Boo Out of Halloween…
It’s unavoidable. Ugly skeletons, gap toothed jack-o-lanterns, those nasty, icky, vampire and zombie tv ads. So what’s a Jesus loving family to do especially when the kids want to carve a pumkin? Focus on the light of the world, of course! The Pumpkin Gospel is a great way to take the focus off of the…
Read MoreWhere Have I Been?
Off line, away from my computer, tending to the things of life like homeschooling, carting kids from activity to activity, and teaching creative writing two days a week. This year is the season of “no” for me. At least that’s the way I feel. No writing, no blogging, no socializing (not that I have many…
Read MorePlaying is not always fun!
It’s been another crazy month at our house, but when isn’t it! I came home from ACFW to a kid quarantined with possible swine flu (don’t think it was) and that very week all four kids started rehearsing for a college production of Oedipus Cycle. We were going to take the fall off from plays,…
Read MoreGuardian of the Flame by TL Higley
I loved, loved, loved the last book in this series and just started this one. And so far, I’m sure it’ll will live up to the rich history and fascinating characters of the last one. It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance,…
Read MoreOne-Eyed Jack by Paula Miller
Here’s a long awaited review (and I’m not telling how long…) but I think it’s worth the wait since it comes from my seven and nine year old (scroll down for the reviews.) I also enjoyed the book that was full of flavor with the language and life of a boy on a cattle ranch…
Read MoreOne Imperfect Christmas by Myra Johnson
I’m so excited to hold this book in my hand because it’s written by my writing buddy, Myra Johnson. After twenty-five years of writing and dreaming, her dream has finally come true and what an encouragement her journey has been. I can’t wait to ready this book! This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance…
Read MoreACFW Revisited: Pensive and Humbled
I’m still processing all the wonderful and ambiguous things that happened at ACFW this year. Every ACFW has a different feel and every time I go, I have a different need. I’m a different person, a little further on my writing journey, but not necessarily closer to the finish line. This year I felt disconnected…
Read MoreI Hit the Motherload of Shoe Sales
I’m not one to spend a lot of money on shoes. No Prada or Dulce and Gabana for me, though I’m sure I’d love them if I had to the money to spend on them. I’m more of a Payless, Walmart shoe girl. I buy cheap shoes that feel good and look nice. But it…
Read MoreOur Long Awaited PBS Raggs Trip Revealed
So here’s the post I promised on our trip to North Carolina where my daughter taped for the Raggs PBS show. I kind of wished I would have blogged about it right on the spot no matter HOW exhausted I was, but here it goes. Grace was excited for her first plane ride, even more…
Read MoreI Love My New Lunch Box!
When I decided to teach at my kids’ school, I knew IÂ wasn’t going to order the fast food lunches every time. I needed to get into the habit of packing my lunch. I barely have the time to pack my kids lunches but every since I got the CitizenPip lunch system (thanks to Qlubb.com)…
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