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June 2, 2012
Titanic Survivors – Eyewitnesses to History The Brave Boy: Jack Thayer
I'm excited that so many are enjoying the characters in my novel, By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Want to know more about the REAL people on the Titanic? My friend Sharyn has been kind enough to write some profiles for us. They are amazing and interesting...enjoy!
Only seventeen the night the Titanic sank, John B. “Jack” Thayer struggled under the shadow of the tragedy for the rest of his
Only seventeen the night the Titanic sank, John B. “Jack” Thayer struggled under the shadow of the tragedy for the rest of his
June 1, 2012
30 Free and Fun Things to Do This Summer | "Little Bit" Party
Today is the start of a new blog series: 30
free and fun things to do this summer. I should add "easy," too.
Day one is a "Little Bit" Party. Haven't
heard of it? That's because my husband created it! We have three older kids
(and a daughter-in-law and grandson!). But we also have a 2-year-old, too. In
addition to that we have an "adopted" daughter, her husband, and
their three kids who
free and fun things to do this summer. I should add "easy," too.
Day one is a "Little Bit" Party. Haven't
heard of it? That's because my husband created it! We have three older kids
(and a daughter-in-law and grandson!). But we also have a 2-year-old, too. In
addition to that we have an "adopted" daughter, her husband, and
their three kids who
May 31, 2012
Taking Advantage of Teachable Moments
Parenting
has been a huge part of my marriage. One thing I’ve learned is that kids
grow fast. Just yesterday, your son was spitting up peas, and now
he's shooting hoops. How can you take advance of the teachable moments in life
before they slip away? Here are some ideas from experts (and expert moms).
Converse
creatively
“Learn
the art of meandering conversation. When you’re working a puzzle
has been a huge part of my marriage. One thing I’ve learned is that kids
grow fast. Just yesterday, your son was spitting up peas, and now
he's shooting hoops. How can you take advance of the teachable moments in life
before they slip away? Here are some ideas from experts (and expert moms).
Converse
creatively
“Learn
the art of meandering conversation. When you’re working a puzzle
May 30, 2012
This Week On Living Inspired: Frank Nelson
To listen to the interview: go here and click on the player in the upper right corner of the screen. Thursday at 3:00 pm Central.
This week on Living Inspired, in honor of Memorial Day, we have a very very special guest. His name is Frank Nelson and he is a World War II Veteran.
For the full hour, we will be talking with Frank and getting his story. We will get a glimpse into his family life
This week on Living Inspired, in honor of Memorial Day, we have a very very special guest. His name is Frank Nelson and he is a World War II Veteran.
For the full hour, we will be talking with Frank and getting his story. We will get a glimpse into his family life
My Writing Desk | Rachel Hauck
On my desk:
Phone
iMac
Printer
Pencil box
Hand sanitizer
Tea mug
Track pad
Sticky notes
Various other notes and junk. ;)
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Rachel is an award-winning, best-selling author of The Wedding Dress. For more information about Rachel, visit her website, www.rachelhauck.com, or find her on Facebook or Twitter.
For your chance to win a copy of Rachel's book The Wedding
Phone
iMac
Printer
Pencil box
Hand sanitizer
Tea mug
Track pad
Sticky notes
Various other notes and junk. ;)
~~~
Rachel is an award-winning, best-selling author of The Wedding Dress. For more information about Rachel, visit her website, www.rachelhauck.com, or find her on Facebook or Twitter.
For your chance to win a copy of Rachel's book The Wedding
May 29, 2012
Change Happens
I’m a person who thrives on routine. Every morning I make coffee, slip away for a few minutes of Bible study, shower and eat the same breakfast — a bowl of oatmeal with milk and walnuts. For date nights with my husband, John, I want to eat at the same restaurants. During the day, I visit the same websites, read the same blogs, interact with the same friends. And in the funny way life works, my
May 28, 2012
In Their Words: Veterans' Stories
As early as
1940, prisoners began arriving at the small train station at Mauthausen, where
nestled in the hills was a hidden concentration camp. A full two years before
the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this once peaceful community was already
experiencing the horrors of war.
By January
1941, the Mauthausen-Gusen camps became the only 'Category I' camps in Third
Reich history, meaning "camp of no
1940, prisoners began arriving at the small train station at Mauthausen, where
nestled in the hills was a hidden concentration camp. A full two years before
the bombing of Pearl Harbor, this once peaceful community was already
experiencing the horrors of war.
By January
1941, the Mauthausen-Gusen camps became the only 'Category I' camps in Third
Reich history, meaning "camp of no
May 26, 2012
More Photos from Lori O'Dell
More photos from Lori O'Dell's trip to the Amish community in Seymour, Mo. See the first installment here.
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Want more about the Amish? Check out my Big Sky book series! Book Three: Beyond Hope's Valley is out now!
After an extended stay in Montana, where Amish traditions are different than in her home state, Marianna Sommer returns to Indiana for two reasons, first to help her
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Want more about the Amish? Check out my Big Sky book series! Book Three: Beyond Hope's Valley is out now!
After an extended stay in Montana, where Amish traditions are different than in her home state, Marianna Sommer returns to Indiana for two reasons, first to help her
May 25, 2012
Interview with Nicole O'Dell
I had the chance to chat with Nicole O'Dell this past Thursday on my radio show, Living Inspired. Here's just a little more from Nicole!
Be sure to download her interview here!
Tell us about yourself
I’m a mom of six — including a set of 3-year-old triplets. I have a heart for teenagers and a desire to see them make the right choices. Because of that passion, I’ve authored a bunch of YA
Be sure to download her interview here!
Tell us about yourself
I’m a mom of six — including a set of 3-year-old triplets. I have a heart for teenagers and a desire to see them make the right choices. Because of that passion, I’ve authored a bunch of YA
Titanic Survivors – Eyewitnesses to History The Only Officer: Charles Lightoller | Guest Post by Sharyn Kopf
I'm excited that so many are enjoying the characters in my novel By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Want to know more about the REAL people on the Titanic? My friend Sharyn has been kind enough to write some profiles for us. They are amazing and interesting . . . enjoy!
Second officer Charles Lightoller holds the distinction of being the only high-ranking officer to survive the sinking of
Second officer Charles Lightoller holds the distinction of being the only high-ranking officer to survive the sinking of
