This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is posting about Karen Kingsbury‘s latest book, Like Dandelion Dust. Here’s a review by Mimi Pearson: A PEACEFUL TOWN…AN IDYLLIC FAMILY…A PHONE CALL THAT THREATENS THEM ALL.Jack and Molly Campbell enjoyed an idyllic life (great house in a fancy neighborhood, high-paying job, and a beautiful little boy) in their small hometown outside Atlanta …
Wishing on Dandelions
Today I started reading Wishing on Dandelions, the latest fiction release by Mary DeMuth. At the ACFW conference I had the honor and privilege of learning under her during the continuing sessions. After a year of reading her posts to the ACFW list and on her blogs, her heart was as transparent in living color. Wishing on Dandelions picks up …
Lobbying the Family?
When I say lobbying the family, most of us think of asking the hubby for extra money for that killer dress at Ann Taylor. Or asking the wife for permission to get that really awesome gadget that will make your life complete. In Washington, D.C., it can mean something very different. This USAToday article highlights the reality that family members …
The Glory of Creation
This is where I’ve been. Our friends live 70 steps from the Gulf Beach. It was amazing! Abigail had the time of her life — short as it’s been — and her smile stretched from ear to ear most of the days we were there. We broke up our time at the beach with excursions to the Sunken Gardens, Aquariam, …
Making Memories
This weekend Abigail and I are in the St. Pete, Florida area, making some mother daughter memories. It’s hard to believe that my baby turned six a couple weeks ago. And in (what people assure me will seem like) the blink of an eye, she’ll be gone. So this weekend we are off to build memories. We’re staying with friends …
Violette Between
Violette Between is the latest book by author Alison Strobel. I am currently reading it and engaged from the first chapter. It tells the story of an artist who is no longer struggling, and lives life with joy. Because of a twist (that I won’t reveal), the novel goes back and forth between years. I didn’t pay enough attention to …
Women’s Health Articles
I found a couple interesting health articles on MSNBC last night. You just never know what will catch my attention. One article was on a new study that found women who have children later in life are healthier than those who don’t. And having children spaced too closely together isn’t good for you either — moms or dads. What I …
Helen Chenoweth-Hage
Today a memorial service was held for former Idaho Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth. When my husband and I worked for a conservative non-profit in Washington, D.C., I had the pleasure of meeting her several times. When she learned that I was interested in a future career in elected public service (a fancy way to say I was interested in running for …
You Gotta Love the BCS Rankings
That’s the Bowl Championship Series. After a stellar performance on Saturday (28 to 14 v. Iowa State), Nebraska is ranked 20th in USA Today poll, 21st in the AP Coaches’ Poll and, 19th in the Harris Interactive. And we don’t even show up in the top 25 of the BCS rankings. I don’t get it. But for those who want …
Twenty-something Mayor in Pittsburgh
Some days I feel like I really haven’t accomplished much with my time on earth. Yesterday was one of those days. I ran across an article in the Pittsburgh Gazette about Pittsburgh’s mayor. Prior to finding the article, I had no idea the mayor was 26. Yes, you read that right. Twenty-six. Mayor Ravenstahl took office after the prior mayor …