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Fiction Friday: Interview with Patti Wolf: Author of Beatrice, the fourth book in the Apron String Series.

A new Christian Fiction series kicked off in January. With eleven books written by authors, the Apron Strings book series follows eleven different women in eleven decades who are connected by one cookbook. Each book can be read independently. One book will be released each month of 2024. The series includes the following books (the … Continue reading Fiction Friday: Interview with Patti Wolf: Author of Beatrice, the fourth book in the Apron String Series.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot April 11

Welcome to another Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot hosted by Marsha in the Middle, Melynda from Scratch Made Food & DYI Homemade Household, Sue from Women Living Well After 50, and me.  Look for the link party to go live on Thursdays at 9:30pm EDT.  Who of you had a chance to see the eclipse this week? It was too … Continue reading Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot April 11

Remembering the show of Little House on the Prairie on its 50th anniversary

When I was in elementary school, and probably a bit beyond, I would walk down the long driveway toward my home, knowing what waited for me there. My mom would be in the kitchen, the smell of whatever she was cooking drifting to me as soon as I opened the door. That door opened into … Continue reading Remembering the show of Little House on the Prairie on its 50th anniversary

Sunday Bookends: a little outing and a book sale

It’s time for our Sunday morning chat. On Sundays, I ramble about what’s been going on, what the rest of the family and I have been reading and watching, and what I’ve been writing. Some weeks I share what I am listening to. This week I’m joining up with Kimba at Caffeinated Reviewer, Deb at Readerbuzz, and Kathyrn … Continue reading Sunday Bookends: a little outing and a book sale

Saturday Afternoon Chat: Talking in posh British accents and being silly to deal with sadness

On Fridays I drive 20 minutes to pick up my groceries through a grocery order pick up. Most weeks I leave the kids home or take our daughter to my parents and leave my son home to hang out by himself, something he doesn’t get to do very often. This gives me almost an hour … Continue reading Saturday Afternoon Chat: Talking in posh British accents and being silly to deal with sadness

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot for April 5

Welcome to another Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot hosted by Marsha in the Middle, Melynda from Scratch Made Food & DYI Homemade Household, Sue from Women Living Well After 50, and me.  Look for the link party to go live on Thursdays at 9:30pm EDT.  I hope everyone who is in the right location for spring is having a nice … Continue reading Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot for April 5

What I’m currently loving, looking forward to, buying, planting, and . . . cleaning?

I am joining Jennifer at All 4 Boys for Currently for April after seeing this on Erin’s blog at Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs. This is a feature held the first Wednesday of the month where you share what you are currently …well, whatever the themes are for that month. This month the theme is … Continue reading What I’m currently loving, looking forward to, buying, planting, and . . . cleaning?

My complex and confusing relationship with social media

I’m going to preface this post with a clarification – I am not whining about not making money or book sales. I’m just rambling to blog friends about some disappointments I’ve experienced and lessons I’m learning along this writing and life journey. I have a love-hate relationship with social media and lately, that relationship has … Continue reading My complex and confusing relationship with social media

Sunday Bookends: Happy Easter, busy week so less reading, comfort watches

First, Happy Easter. He has risen! He has risen indeed! It’s time for our Sunday morning chat. On Sundays, I ramble about what’s been going on, what the rest of the family and I have been reading and watching, and what I’ve been writing. Some weeks I share what I am listening to. This week … Continue reading Sunday Bookends: Happy Easter, busy week so less reading, comfort watches

Saturday afternoon chat and tea: Possible concussions, hospital stays for family, cold weather, and an exciting book find.

Welcome to my corner of the internet for a little chat and a cup of tea. If you don’t like tea, we also have coffee, juice, or water. We have a small selection of teas: peppermint, Chamomile, green, Ginger with orange, and raspberry. Let me tell you that I needed something relaxing to sip today … Continue reading Saturday afternoon chat and tea: Possible concussions, hospital stays for family, cold weather, and an exciting book find.