Once the motherhood journey begins, there are so many labels. Nursing Mom. Bottle feeding Mother. Working Mom. Work-from-Home Mother. Stay-at-Home (but people, she’s working, trust me!) Mom. Tired Mom. Mad Mom. I’ve been many of these, more than once. Lately, deep down, I’ve discovered another part of my motherhood. I’m jealous. Sure, I envied the…
One perk of writing/blogging is that publishers and agencies find me and ask if I’ll take a look/listen/watch at their product and share my thoughts. Over the years I’ve read amazing books, some not-so-amazing. I’ve enjoyed uplifting music, and watched a variety of movies. This time around, I was able to preview the animated movie…
I remember years and years ago I wanted to make a big change in my life, but I didn’t want to join the masses and make a resolution January 1. Nope, I went all rebel and decided to start January 10. I kept quiet about what I was doing for the most part, and I…
The Erie Canal theme is underused in fiction, and what a shame, because it’s rich in history and story lines. I’m so glad for the Erie Brides Canal Collection because the stories feature settings between Ohio and Upstate New York, the two places I’ve lived. This novella series features seven stories by seven Christian authors…
Mama was a Social Drinker B. J. Bassett “. . . I am not alone, for the Father is with me.” John 16:32 RSV I knew even as a child that Mama was a social drinker. By the time I was a teenager I realized she was an alcoholic and I also knew what to…
Tradition. I wish writing it felt as beautiful as when I hear the song in Fiddler on the Roof. For years I’ve shared around my birthday where I’m at in life and what I look like. I think in part to encourage you, and perhaps, to keep me accountable and encourage myself. Each year that…