Novel Recommendation – September 2012, Part 1

September is typically a crazy month for me. The kids go back to school, my husband has two conferences, I have one conference, we celebrate a handful of birthdays and anniversaries… Somewhere in there, I have to find time to read as so many good books are coming out. So many, in fact, that I need two weeks to talk …

ACFW Conference Prep

Did you know that the ACFW Conference is in less than a month? That realization struck me a few days ago as I considered all I have left to do before the conference. I think my head’s still spinning. Since then, I ordered new business cards that reflect the same feel of my Website, but I have a daunting list …

Savoring Love’s Reckoning

Welcome to the inaugural Book Talk Tuesday! I’m so glad you’ve stopped by today. Hopefully, we’ll visit on a weekly basis. I can’t think of a better way to jump start Book Talk Tuesday than by recommending Love’s Reckoning (Revell Books, 432 pages, September scheduled release), an historical romance written by one of my all-time favorite authors, Laura Frantz. To pique your …

Coming Soon … !

Coming Next Tuesday … Book Talk Tuesday! As of today, I’m saying good-bye to my Spire Reviews site so I can focus on book talk here. Hope to see you next week! Brenda

Chicago! A Girls’ Night Out

Admittedly, the musical Chicago is not a show I would typically want to see, but I’m not foolish enough to turn down the opportunity. So, this past Tuesday evening my daughter and I dressed up for a girls’ night out at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Judging by the largely female audience, we weren’t the only ones with that …

Celebrating 25 Years Together!

Twenty-five years ago today at 3:32 pm in Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale, Minnesota, Pr. John Temple said those famous words to Marvin and me, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” And then I aimed for the escape of the aisle (I really don’t like being the center of attention) completely forgetting the “kiss” part … but Marvin remembered. 😉 …

Coaster Crazy Kids

A few weeks back my husband and I took our kids on their dream vacation: a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. This park is known for its plethora of roller coasters–15, I believe–many of which are extreme. My four kids (that includes my husband) LOVE extreme coasters. Take, for example, Top Thrill Dragster. This ride shoots …