As busy mom to a high school senior, the last few weeks have been a flurry of activity. Graduation countdown is officially on! Oh, my goodness. It seems surreal. I’ve shared some of this year’s poignant moments (like this one and this one) with you. And if you’re a newsletter subscriber, you’ve enjoyed a double dose of mama-isms. Recently, darling …
Four Inspirational Thoughts for Your Weekend
Life in the Ozarks this time of year is a delicate balance of give and take. We’re well into spring, and with it comes a welcomed respite from the weariness of winter. (Say that one fast. 🙂 ) While the warmer temperatures are wonderful, the mornings are still cool enough for jackets. We relish the sunshine and warmth, but we …
I Love YOU More… A little post about God, writing, and you.
The dilemma. Somewhere along your writing path, the trek will grow wearisome. Sun-starved. Never-ending. You may wonder why you started the journey. You may self-compare. You may even consider quitting. What made you think you could possibly juggle life, family, writing, and oh, yeah—God—when you can barely come up for air as you do yet one more thing? Sound familiar? …
Yes, There Still is Beauty
Hello, my friend. I had a different post planned today as I jumped back into the blogging saddle, but I scrapped it in favor of something else—beauty. And a few thoughts on the recent event that rocked our world yet again. Often, there’s a fine line after such things. The tricky negotiation of should I or shouldn’t I? Should I …
Spring (Blog) Break
Happy Friday, my friend! I hope you’ve had a great week and that you’re geared up for a restful weekend. Over our way, we’ve had rain or bouts of it nearly every day. Temperatures have been on the cool side, but next week promises sunshine and a warm-up. (Just in time for spring break!) Speaking of which, I’m stepping away …
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 …
End of the Week Wrap-Up
Fried-daaay. Ahh! Today I’m doing a brief end of the week wrap-up. Raise your hand if you’re ready for the weekend. There goes mine. See it? This week has zipped by at breakneck speed. While I’m happy about that, to be honest, I’m a little worn-out. A little frazzled around the edges. Ever feel that way? Whew. So glad I’m …
Welcome to My Website Redesign
Welcome to my website redesign! I’m thrilled you stopped by! Cyber coffee for everyone! (Yes—three exclamation points. Please don’t hold it against me.) I’m so excited to share my new online home with you today. You may remember I mentioned a website refresh some time ago. While I adored my previous site, after almost five years and 600+ blog posts …
My Six Favorite Heartfelt, Homespun Blog Posts
As you might guess after writing 600+ blog posts, I have more than a few favorite heartfelt, homespun thoughts. While encouragement is the heartbeat of this blog, hearth and home and small town life are near and dear to my heart. I love sharing bits and pieces of the Ozarks with you and inviting you into my world, if only …
Five Reasons I’m Glad I Started a Newsletter
Last March I decided to do something out of sheer frustration. I started a newsletter. You may remember I blogged about newsletters and additional reasons for starting my own, but the brief version is I grew tired of other mediums limiting (controlling) my visibility. Consider Facebook, for instance. Of my followers, only a very small fraction of people actually see …