Cheryl Mients is the winner of last week’s drawing! I can’t believe another month has come and gone! I had so many plans for August. *Sigh* Oh well, let’s move on. Today I want to discuss a few Strictly Southern foods. One is the Muscadine–or muskydine as us kids used to say. It looks like a grape, and when I …
What Makes You Laugh Out Loud?
A while ago, I was asked in an author interview what made me smile and what made me laugh out loud. What made me smile was instant–a baby’s laughter, a kitten, a beautiful sunset…the list could go on. But as I thought, I couldn’t remember anything that made me laugh out loud. I don’t like what passes for comedy on …
I learned. He Learned.
The Amish culture is fascinating to me. Also fascinating are those who have left the order. When fellow Seymour Agency sibling offered to write a post on this subject, I jumped at the opportunity. I hope you find it as interesting and fascinating as I have. And for more information check out Brenda’s blog post on Amish teens. By Brenda …
Life’s Distractions, Part 2
Well, a week has passed. It’s now been 7 weeks since life became disrupted and in 1 day it’s going to get even more so. The Hardwood Floor Man is coming! And I have to move out for 6 days. And I won’t be able to get back in for things I’m sure I’ll forget. That’s why I named this …
Life’s Distractions or In My Case, Renovation
Does your life get off kilter sometimes? Well, mine does. And that’s not good for a writer. Six weeks ago I started a renovation at my house, thinking, praying, that it wouldn’t take a whole 2 months to complete. I mean I was only knocking out a wall, putting in new cabinets, tiling the kitchen floor and putting …
My Journey With Sensa
First, I want to say for the record, I don’t own stock in Sensa nor am I being paid for what I write about the product. But for months now, every time I watch television, I see this commercial with these bikini-clad girls sprinkling white powder over everything they eat, and of course they are model thin–I did say they …
A Visit with Susan Sleeman
I first met Susan Sleeman a couple of years ago when I read and loved Nipped in the Bud. Susan is a gifted writer who will keep you on the edge of your seat with her newest release from Love Inspired. But let her tell you about it… I like to be in charge. There I’ve said it. I like being the boss. I …
He’s Been Faithful, by Debbie Holman
Today I have a guest blogger, Debbie Holman. I met Debbie through Jamie Britt, an amazing young woman who writes touching women’s devotions at Encouraging Women. From Debbie: Birthdays are suppose to be special, a day to celebrate! However, November 18,1997 was not a birthday to be celebrated! Not your usual, typical birthday! It was my birthday and the day …
Did You Know The Internet Can Add 40 Years To Your Life, Instantly?
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August… Maybe you’ve gotten the email that starts with that line. You know, this one: Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I’ve ever written. My odometer rolled …