My kids are super into memes. What's a meme, you ask? I used to know what it was. Someone would slap bold text on a photo, it would go fairly viral, and boom, that's a meme. I made one myself a while ago: Oh no. It's going to rain again. #stormwatch2014 A post shared by … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: #amwriting
One of my new favorite views: the library where I spend 45 minutes, twice a week, working on my novel while Kyle is at karate class. One full wall of windows with giant oak trees that sparkle in the sun and cast shadows as it sets, either friendly or ominous depending on my mood. … [Read more...]
Letters For Scarlet by Julie C. Gardner: Book Review
Back to school reading for grownups. By the time a woman is thirty, she has experienced loss, most likely. It's true for men too, I'm sure, but in Letters For Scarlet, a book about grief, friendship, grace, and courage, the losses are felt most keenly through the eyes of … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Vacation – an Epic Family Adventure, Part 1
A Costa Rica vacation was just what this family needed. When I traveled to Costa Rica in the fall of 2014, I made a goal to come back someday with my family. Our friends, The Fellmans, who lived there moved to Spain this July, so the goal was fast-tracked, and together we took … [Read more...]
Lonely Socks and Pledge® – a Winning Combo For Housecleaning
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyPledgeCastle #CollectiveBias Here at the House of Prince we are royalty by last name only, and our house can be considered a castle in the hearts of the people who … [Read more...]




