As you can probably tell by this blog, my aspiration to be a novelist, and even my wardrobe, I love books. I love diving into stories and being surprised by characters. Fantasy, romance, and historical fiction are my favorite genres (well, and also clever picture books), but I also dabble in science fiction and contemporaries….
To Dye or Not to Dye: How I Hate this Question
Needless to say, my non-gray days were going to end at a very young age.
How I Backpacked Europe and Discovered Vampires
The girl decided the book she’d tucked into her backpack was boring, so she needed to find a substitute.
Seven of Mama’s Favorite (Mostly Foodie) Things
Man! I wonder if other people know about this…
What Mama Reads: Lovely War
One critic said the author “writes the past as if she lived it,” and I completely agree.
When Your Son Is 7,000 Miles Away
I can start the narrative, our narrative.
When Swim Lessons Make You Ugly Cry
And this week’s example of Mama-not-being-able-to-control-her-circumstances?
How To Make The Bible Come To Life
I’m starting to feel like that wide-eyed, hyper soul who will trap you in a corner at a party to tell you every detail about something she’s learned.
How To Learn More About Your Spouse
Do you ever look at your spouse and think, “Wait. Who are you?”
The Dessert You Didn’t Know You Needed
I am the proud inventor of…