Twenty-one years ago, just days before my daughter was born (she came 13 days early!), I quit my full time job to be a full-time mom. It wasn’t because we were wealthy. Far from it. We just believed our children would benefit the most from me being there full time. I briefly held a part-time job as a receptionist at …
Sightseeing in St. Paul
With over half of my family volunteering at Sonshine Music Festival (our state’s Christian music fest), I decided that now was the perfect time to cross a few more items off of my bucket lists, both summer and lifetime. My son *volunteered* to come with me. The quick mention of stopping at an iconic malt shop had nothing to do …
A Drive-In Family Experience
On Sunday night (or make that Sunday night and well into Monday morning) our family crossed one item off our Summer Bucket List. Now only 10 items to go, not counting the many things we have to do while visiting the North Shore, but I digress. Going to the Vali-Hi Drive In in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is truly a family …
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Recorded by Red Skelton on his “The Red Skelton Show” in 1969, this is The Best recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance I’ve ever heard. This will set you in the proper mindset for Independence Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPbIls0iOnI
Great Lakes Getaway – Writing Retreat
Five Reasons to Attend the Great Lakes Getaway Writing Retreat in Duluth, MN Beautiful location: Canal Park Lodge, right on the shores of Lake Superior Phenomenal Teaching: On Friday, brainstorming expert, Michelle Lim, will lead a Brainstorming Workshop Gifted author and teacher, Susan May Warren, will teach workshops the remainder of the weekend Fellowship with other authors Opportunity to sell …
Minnesota Bucket List
I must admit, I love my state. I love all the seasons, including winter. I love nature’s landscape, the rich theater scene, the wealth of music–I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Our family manages to cross a few items off of our Minnesota Bucket List every year. Over the last decade we’ve visited the Sculpture Garden, Mill City Museum, the Stone …
Honoring Flag Day
Flag Day – Friday, June 14, 2013 This song, Old Glory by Phil Stacey, says it far better than I ever could …
Summer Bucket List
Our family always charges into summer with a to-do list that’s overflowing, and this summer is no exception. We always have grand plans, some of which we’ll follow through on, others we’ll regret not having made the time for. And it wouldn’t surprise me if we added to this list. So, before summer kicks the bucket, here are some of …
Talking with Rose Ross Zediker
***Book Giveaway! See contest rules below*** I’m very excited to welcome author Rose Ross Zediker to my blog today! I had the privilege of meeting Rose at the ACFW Conference in Dallas last year–isn’t she lovely?! And Rose is the newest member at the group blog (which I’m part of), Inkspirational Messages. Rose’s latest novel, Wedding on the Rocks, …
A Mother’s Day Reading List
Don’t know what to get your mother for Mother’s Day? Well, I’m here to help you out with novel suggestions in several different categories. I know one or more will fit her tastes! On my wish list: UNWRITTEN by Charles Martin (Center Street) Sunday hasn’t spoken to anybody other than his priest in years. When the clergyman asks him for …