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A 1912 Kodak Camera Through the Lens of iPhone’s Instagram
Yes, I realize the irony in taking a picture of a 1912 Kodak camera with my iPhone app, Instagram. One technology pushing out another. It is progress, a natural evolution in our thriving, speeding society. Still, there is something so incredible about holding one of...
1942 Field Bible – Holding history in your hands
"Throughout the centuries, men of many faiths and diverse origins have found in the Sacred Book words of wisdom, counsel and inspiration..." - FDR My husband gave me this 1942 field bible for my birthday and in holding it, I feel the history of whoever carried this...
Sometimes things happen 167 words at a time
Chapter One. Twenty minutes of cardio. Five minutes of guitar strumming. These things feel insignificant and yet so daunting all at once. But in our crazy, hectic lives, sometimes we can only manage 167 words in a weekend. Five minutes of practicing that guitar....
May the 4th Be With You.
I think that's really all that needs to be said on this day. (If you're a Star Wars fan/nerd/geek like me, you'll understand.) Have a fabulous weekend! (Happy Cinco de Mayo as well!)
Five Necessary Ingredients for a New Novel
I've blissfully wrapped up my latest work-in-progress and am so looking forward to diving into a new project. (Yes, this is a disease and I can't help myself. Must. Write.) As I gear up to put fingers to keyboard and cursor to Word document, I've spent a few days...
Love Does (Part Two): Doing
I think Jesus had in mind that we would not just be "believers" but "participants." Not because it's hip, but because it's more accurate, more fitting that way. He wanted people who get the "do" part of faith, not because He wanted activity, but because He wanted our...
Book Review: Love Does (Part 1)
If you watch this video, you won't regret it. If you watch this video, you might cry. (Fair warning.) The grand marshal - the beautiful boy with the amazing smile, is a Ugandan boy who fell victim to a witchdoctor. Bob Goff's law firm brought this case to trial - the...
Make your ideas happen
Lately, I've been surrounded by more and more creative people. Well, I've always been surrounded by creative people, but lately more ideas and ventures have popped up than I know what to do with. I love ideas. Nothing is more energizing than a new project, fresh for...
Confession & My Secret to Everything…
My family and friends generally think I'm a lot more capable than I really am. I get calls regularly - "Oh can you do this?" "Do you know much about this?" Confession: I usually say yes, even if I have no idea. My secret? Google.* I will plug a question straight into...
The blessing in the pile of grass clippings
After posting Friday about how guilty I feel for abandoning my horse and only seeing him once a week, I took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday to go see him, clean the stall, brush him out, lunge him and take a bazillion pictures of him to last until my next...