Thankful for the doubts?
During November I have been writing about things I am thankful for. Today I want to share my appreciation for things negative,...
Thankful for traditions!
It is almost Thanksgiving Day. Growing up, Thanksgiving meant spending the day at Grandma Baker’s house (after praying the car would...
3 things necessary for a good conference!
I have attended a number of writers conferences over the years and have learned there are three things we need to do if we want our...
Facing your fears, your past, your secrets
Secrets. Skeletons in closets. Dirt swept under the rug. Whatever you want to call it, many people have something they don’t want others...
Sheltered & safe ... are you?
When I was a little girl I was afraid of the dark. I hated going to the basement at night, sure hands would reach out from under the open...
Celebrating new beginnings
I skimmed Facebook today and noticed the number of first-day-of-school pictures. Ah, the time-honored tradition of recording the...
Light of Logan ... Do you have a Mr. Charlie in your life?
Sometimes I see myself as a kite, someone seeking adventure but needing to remain tethered to the ground. I get bored easily, and often...
Happy birthday, baby girl!
Recently we celebrate our youngest child’s birthday. Let me tell you about her birth. My husband Paul and I bought a large house with the...
Be the sunshine on a stormy day!
Hurting people hurt others. Let the hurting stop with me!
Are we ever prepared enough?
This is a picture of my first grandchild. He just turned 16. I remember his birth, his first step, his first day of school. I remember...
