There it is again. A big huge box being delivered to my front door. Normally the boxes belong to my husband to does school fundraisers and is inevitably filled with brochures, prizes for kids, etc. But this time it has my name on it. It is a box of books. My author copies for TheContinue Reading
Can We Auto-Correct Humanity? Thought provoking…
Take a look at this video below then feel free to share your thoughts. I must say it was relieving for a week that I did not have the means to check Facebook or other social media. That I could put my phone away and live. In the next blog, I’ll show you pictures andContinue Reading
Farewell to an Old Friend
It is with great sadness that I say farewell to a great publishing line that bought my first book long ago, Mountaintop back in 1996 (and I was on a high peak of happiness that day!). After many years of publishing, first at Barbour Publishing and now at Harlequin, the Heartsong Presents line will beContinue Reading
I Am Shocked!
I start off a brand new era of this blog with shocking news…. My husband can’t believe it. My dad was stunned. My friends are probably wondering too. And then there’s me. I can’t believe it either. I took my very first scuba diving lesson. Well, I’ve got the equipment on . For many yearsContinue Reading
Doing the Tough Things in Life
Rocks like this proved challenging on the Long Trail. Author Photo I found myself at a crossroad. Or rather, at a cross-trail, as I was hiking the Long Trail of Vermont this past September. I’d already come well over half the journey. The day was rainy and windy. And I was stopped by two hugeContinue Reading
What a Difference the Light Makes!
Guest Blogger Naomi Musch I remember a 4:30 a.m. frigid November morning. Already we’d had a lot of snow here in northern Wisconsin, and hiking into the dense woods was cumbersome, especially weighed down in layers of thick clothing and carrying a rifle. We’d only moved into our farm home a few weeks earlier,Continue Reading
My Summer Adventure!
It’s a job! Oh I still write…. don’t get me wrong. That’s in my blood. But sometimes life calls one to other roads. You see, this summer until Labor Day, I am a ridgerunner along a forty mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail. What is a ridgerunner? (I get asked that A LOT!) Wikipedia sumsContinue Reading
Spring Cleaning, Oh, the Joy of Life!
It’s that time of year. Winter is over—though here in Virginia, we wonder if it ever really arrived. Temperatures have warmed up quite a bit; in fact the frequent seventies are reminiscent of summer’s early arrival. And that brings to mind spring cleaning. My husband has already launched in by doing a major work inContinue Reading
Take a Journey Back in Time
The movie Monumental, hosted by Kirk Cameron, is a journey back into our nation’s history to preserve our nation’s future. Be a part! Trailer.
Valentine Treat – Decadent Chocolate Cake and Icing, of course!
What is Valentine’s Day without the treat of all treats, CHOCOLATE! Although this photo, courtesy of Ifood, also shares in the second best dessert to have alongside the chocolate cake, a bowl of French vanilla ice cream. The best of both worlds! I have a delectable chocolate fudge cake recipe that I’d like to shareContinue Reading
Great Article on 25 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic
Blog traffic everywhere! How do you make yours stand out? I found this article 25 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic from Writers Digest with hints by Robert Lee Brewers a valuable compilation of timely tips to drive people not into a traffic jam of blogs, but to your specific blog. In an era with soContinue Reading
Winner of the Journal Announced
Winner!! (Update) I drew another name as the reader did not get back to me. The winner of the moleskin journal is Joy. Be sure to stop back soon! Next up is Carla Gade! Upcoming guests: March – Margaret Brownley April – Linda Rondeau More inspiring blogs, recipes, etc on the journey of life!