You may have noticed my absence on the blog over the last two weeks. There’s a great reason for that—I’m in deadline mode. Sometimes, writers must get words on the page rather than write a blog post. It’s that little thing we call balance. Knowing what to prioritize in our lives and sticking to it. Still, I’ve missed you and …
Blog Break ~ See You Again February 3, 2017
As I do occasionally, I’ve scheduled some time off from blogging. After 700 + posts over the past six years, I’ve come to realize how important blog breaks are. Breaks allow me to work on manuscripts, consider new blog content, and rest for a bit. I’ll also put the finishing touches on next month’s newsletter so if you’ve subscribed to my …
My Top 10 Relaxing Blog Posts
Today as we gear down for the weekend, I thought it might be fun to share my Top 10 Relaxing Blog posts. I’ve included some nuggets of encouragement, as well as thoughts to coax a smile and a pleasant memory or two. If you like something you read, I hope you’ll pass along to others. Enjoy and have a great …
Merry Christmas 2016 and a Blog Break
As our week draws to a close, today I’d like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope your holiday is filled to the brim and overflowing with peace, love, and good cheer. May you experience God’s greatest blessing—the birth of Jesus—in a new and meaningful way. May you sense hope in …
Fall Blog Break ~ October 21st Through November 2nd
The weather turned sharply cooler in the Ozarks and it finally feels like fall. It’s time for quilts, sweaters, and chili. Maybe even some hot chocolate with flavored marshmallows. Mmm… As we move farther into the season, I find it’s also time for a fall blog break. I’ll hop on social media for brief spurts, but I’ll step away from …
A Bird’s-Eye View from the Ozarks
Last week I talked about the importance of stepping away from social media for a time. (You can read more here.) For writers, it’s somewhat of a catch-22. We know we must write. We know, too, we must stay connected to a degree. However, the tendency to check in throughout the day (when we’ve promised ourselves a respite) can be …
Happy, Relaxing Weekend
There’s more rain on the horizon where I’m at today, but as the thunder rolls and the sky darkens, I’m curled up in my writing cave crafting and polishing. As five o’ clock approaches, I wanted to wish you a Happy, relaxing weekend! Many of you will travel over this Memorial holiday. Some will have cookouts and spend time with …
Coffee Break… Come On In!
Welcome! So glad you stopped by! Today I splurged—cyber coffee and tasty treats for everyone! *clink* Mmmm. There. Feel the love? Nothing like a little brain fuel to fire us up on this beautiful Friday—one of my favorite days of the week. It’s been rather hectic in my little Ozarks’ hub this week so today’s thoughts are brief. I’m mom …
Four Fun Friday Pick-Me-Ups
Ahh. Friday. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? It should—it’s almost the weekend! To kick things off, let’s indulge in the above goodies. *munch* *munch* *munch* There. Feel better? Now that the sugar’s kicked in, let’s visit! Things have been a little hectic over my way. If you’re a newsletter subscriber, you understand why. May’s shaping up to …
Like Country Cookin’? Try Billy Gail’s Cafe Near Branson, MO.
Ever hanker for something different? Well, Billy Gail’s Cafe near Branson, Missouri is sure to fit that bill. Last weekend, we kick-started spring break by meandering down south a ways to this delightfully deelish cafe, owned by the lovely Gail Blong—widow to Billy who passed away in 2012. I came across this profile of the place in our wonderful Rural …
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