My friend, Kristina, taught me that words are like water. Like a well that goes unused for too long, neglecting…
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My garden was two hopeful raised beds with some found dirt piled in and spread around. My hopes of starting…
Continue ReadingBehind the Scenes of the Writing Life (Spread the Love Blog Tour)
Ya’ll. The writing life is tough. The fighting off of lies and self doubt to get the words on the page,…
Continue ReadingTicket to the Heights {All Is Grace, Part Five}
We were barreling down the road somewhere in the middle of Oklahoma two summers ago when I heard my phone…
Continue ReadingWhen Your Art Feels “Ridiculous”
The other day Jesse came up to me with a solemn expression and made this confession: “Mom, sometimes when I’m…
Continue ReadingA Million Little Ways {Why I Love This Book}
Since I first found Emily Freeman’s blog 3 years ago, I’ve regularly turned to her words when my soul needs…
Continue ReadingWorship Outside the Box {FMF}
What do you do when you can’t sleep and are up in the middle of the night nibbling on a…
Continue ReadingYou know those things called seasons?
May is always a tricky month for me. I think many of you who live in colder climates can relate….
Continue ReadingIt’s time for some story-telling
Whoa, the blog has been quiet this week. Had you noticed? No, probably not. But I did, and it was…
Continue ReadingFMF “After”
I’m a bit rusty at this. For four months I’ve funneled most of my writing into the shape of a…
Continue ReadingEmbracing Beauty Backstory, Part Second
It’s still a surprise to me that I wrote a book on fashion. It was totally not my idea. (Here’s…
Continue ReadingEmbracing Beauty Backstory, Part First
The winter of 2013 was a rough one. Have I mentioned that? I don’t mean to harp, but ya’ll need…
Continue Reading{Cherished} Moments this Week
Sometimes the doubts come flying so fast, you can’t fight back on your own. You need someone else to speak…
Continue ReadingWho is the Author of this Opportunity?
Does opportunity thrill you or scare you? I’m usually in the thrill category. Anything new and exciting, I’m on it….
Continue ReadingWe’re Calling it Courage {The Writing Life Today}
(This week I conquered writer’s blog, due in a large part, I know, because of this woman, who gave a…
Continue ReadingThe Next *Big* Thing around here…
My friend, Kris, tagged me last week in the “Next Big Thing” blog post chain. It was just the kick…
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