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My distorted, honest version of a pep talk.
Today marks 28 days of change for me. - I've woken up early 6 days/week to work out - I've cut out all soda and drank a ton of water - I've focused on healthier eating and more nutritional snacks - I've stopped letting things pile up and addressed them as they come -...
the heart of the rodeo
I took this video on my iPhone at the Canby Rodeo this past weekend. I love what the announcer says about how the rodeos treat their animals. It is true. If people tell you otherwise, send them my way. Enjoy!
Time to get real.
"It is easier to sound inspired and clever than it is to be real." - Cecil Murphey at the 2012 OCW Summer Conference For years, I'd fallen victim to what happens to many artists, writers and musicians: I let naysayers and critics get to me. I let the opinions of other...
Guest Post: Owning Horses Helped Me Become a Better Writer
I had loved horses for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching the westerns of the 1960s with my Dad, and my affection for horses and cowboys has never waivered. When I was young, I read every horse book I could get my hands on, from Misty of Chincoteague to the...
Summer Conference Season 2012 – Here we go!
This week begins my fourth year at the Oregon Christian Writers Summer Coaching Conference. Off to mingle with other writers, agents and agents! I'll provide a full update when all is said and done. 🙂
Looking back on 4 years
No, my blog isn't four years old. (Actually, this is year three - hooray!) Today I celebrate 4 years married to the man of my dreams. 🙂 Thus - no blog today! Take care!
Guest Post: Saddle Talk with Sue Harrison
When I was eight years old, my best friend’s mom took a group of us kids to the fair. We decided to spend some of our tickets on a pony ride. I had my heart set on the little white pony. He was lovely. However, while I was waiting my turn in line, the guy who was in...
Book Review: With Every Letter
Description: Lt. Mellie Blake is a nurse serving in the 802nd Medical Squadron, Air Evacuation, Transport. As part of a morale building program, she reluctantly enters into an anonymous correspondence with Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an officer in the 908th Engineer Aviation...
Freedom Unconquerable
Olympic Equestrian Highlights – The stories matter more than medals
I'm not the type to believe that "everyone should get a trophy for participating." I've come in last place in enough horse shows to know that failure and trials only push you to rise to the next level. But I do believe that when it comes to the Olympics, the medal...