I am fascinated with old journals, old writing instruments, and the stories of old writers. There is something so tactile about the way they worked. I expect in reality it’s about as romantic as having an outdoor biffy but that’s … Continue reading →
No doubt you’ve hear our family name—Ford. I may have married into the name, but I figure it gives me the right to access all of its fame. And the family has many claims to fame. A man sharing our … Continue reading →
My three year old granddaughter shows real talent. Pretty good. Right? I believe everyone is born with creative talent. It might be in painting, writing, understanding math or mechanics. But something happens to most of us. http://www.fastcocreate.com/1680919/the-7-biggest-creativity-killers This article talks … Continue reading →
I hope you visited LynneRose and met her hero, Walter Sherman from her book, Frannie Buckets. (http://littleloosecannon.blogspot.ca/2015/02/the-character-interview-blog-hop-heroes.html) Check it out. I think you’ll enjoy this amusing hero. The story sounds like a lot of fun. In case you don’t know … Continue reading →
We’ve all seen the posts about tiny houses. http://tiny.cc/a9gsux They’re cute. They’re low maintenance (always a bonus). And they’re very small. I find myself attracted to these. But could I really live in one? There are a number of considerations. … Continue reading →
What do a cat and story ideas have in common? My cat, Peanut, hides around corners. He hides under the footstool and pokes out his paws to chase a toy. He searches under cushions for toys. … Continue reading →
No, this topic doesn’t hold a shade to a certain movie making the rounds. I will not even put the name on my blog. My BFF shared this recipe for buns, aka dinner rolls, many years ago and it’s a … Continue reading →
I have an old chair in the corner of the room where I like to sit each morning with a cup of coffee, my Bible, my current journal and a handful of different colored pens. It’s where I ease my … Continue reading →
Today at our house is a big birthday party. Because there are 6 birthdays within a space of 4 weeks, we do one party for them all. From oldest—Nevaeh turning 3 — to the oldest—her Poppa. I won’t tell you … Continue reading →
Some may consider it a serous character flaw but I’m simply not that fond of chocolate. Oh sure, I once in awhile crave the taste of some good dark chocolate. And I’m not opposed to a piece of rich … Continue reading →