There’s nothing like roller skating to remind you that you aren’t as young as you used to be. We thought it would be “fun” to take the kids skating for their first time a few weeks ago. Needless to say, the “fun” lingered in my muscles for days. As I watched the kids learn to […]
How I’m trying not to be a Valentines Day Scrooge
Oh Valentines Day. Sigh. I loved Valentines Day in elementary school. The cards, the candy, the Valentine Box contest. When I was in the fourth grade we had a contest for the most creative Valentines Box. The teacher tasked us with designing and coming up with our own box hold all our Valentines cards and […]
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!
Tuesday evening I had the pleasure of sharing with the women at Walloon Lake Community Church in Northern Michigan about “Spreading the Aroma of God’s Love.” This was one of the most FUN women’s events I have ever been to, and the planning committee did such a fantastic job. If you’re ever looking for a […]
Going the extra mile
“If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.” Matthew 5:41 “The extra mile is never crowded” Or so a church sign boasted. I confess, the glib statement kicked up some unholy thoughts. You see at the time I passed the sign, I happened to be running mile 20 of a […]
4 Ways to Support Businesses You Love
First a little housekeeping. Great news! I had enough Circle of Friends music cd’s and Jen’s photos to send one to everyone who left a comment! I’ll try to send you the photo that was your favorite. And the winners of the 3 coffee break prize packages are Patty, Nicole, and Kitty. I’ll be contacting […]
A Time to Celebrate
Today is the last day to enter for the final two birthday bash giveaways! You can win a coffee break package that includes a copy of my book here, or you can win a photo print with a scripture on it here. I understand now why most author’s signatures are illegible. It’s intentional. By the […]