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Last Minute Christmas Offers
Some years ago, my husband bought several fabric gift bags to wrap my gifts. That gave me an idea, and I began making them myself, in all sizes. For years we haven't used any paper. It is so nice… when you are done unwrapping gifts, you don't have any waste… only fabric bags and satin…
Read MoreFormer Amish Christmas Celebrations
At this time if the year when the nights are so long and so dark, I sure do enjoy sitting quietly in our living room, with Christmas lights all around me, I am so thankful for the celebration of light in the Christmas season. It seems in all the holiday traditions, lights are involved. In…
Read MorePondering the Creative Life
My parents always said that winter will not set in until the creeks and rivers are full. Last Saturday it seemed that Mother Nature was attempting to fill up the Connecticut River all in one day. We had downpours nearly all day long. What she didn't achieve on Saturday she is doing today. We've had…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
I am taking a moment as I prepare a Thanksgiving meal for six to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. It is truly a time for giving thanks for all that we have. Being of sound mind and body is something I often take for granted, and having a day of the year for giving…
Read MoreNew Perspectives about Everyday Life
Last week David and I drove 2,565 miles in five days. We traveled to Ohio for the Buckeye Book Festival first. There were 100 authors signing their books at the festival in Wooster. We signed lots of books and had meaningful conversations with readers. Normally there is a line of people who are waiting to…
Read MoreAnnouncements
Kathy Pooler and I would like to thank all who entered the giveaway for Ever Faithful to His Lead. The winner in the drawing is Tammy Layton. Congratulations, Tammy! I will be sending you an email to find out the particulars of how you would like to receive a copy of the book. There are…
Read MoreA Surprise Review
This morning, as I was going through my emails, I found a pleasant surprise. Melodie Davis, who works for Herald Press, publisher of Bonnet Strings, was letting me know she wrote a blog post reflecting on my book and what Christian Community means to her. I discovered her blog just today, but I will be…
Read MoreGuest Post with Debra Eve
Debra Eve has posted a guest post by me on her blog Late Bloomers. I hope you'll visit her blog and take a look around her website. It is so beautiful and thought provoking. I will be back sometime in mid-week with a post of my own. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.
Read MoreGifts that Money Cannot Buy
David and I are preparing to go to a wedding this weekend. The bride is someone I have known since she was eleven. I lived with her family for a while as I was attending editing and publishing classes at the University of Virginia's NOVA Center back in 2000. I decided to make a gift…
Read MoreKatie Troyer
An article about Katie Troyer appeared in the The Herald Tribune called "Turning a Camera Lens on Amish Life in Sarasota" today. The author of this article captured Katie well. I especially like the comment about the pixie dust. Katie lends a perspective that no one else has. She is an observant adult, at the…
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