I’m off again. This time to Dallas. I can’t wait! Not because I’m going to explore Dallas. I won’t. I doubt I’ll get very far from the hotel. Instead, I am so excited to spend time with my fellow aspiring writers and with some of my favorite writers. If it’s anything like last year, it will be an incredible few …
Hungarian Moral Crisis?
A couple days ago the Voice of America ran this article about the upheaval in Hungary. A tape of the prime minister was leaked on the national media in which the prime minister stated that his party had lied to people in the spring’s election. It was all part of their reelection plans. Seems he lied about the state of …
The Unit & Pirates
Quite a mix, heh? Eric and I are watching The Unit. It’s one of the few shows we watch (it airs on CBS). The patriot and sort of Army brat (does my Dad serving in two wars work?) in me loves the show. And it just had the coolest stunt: somehow a balloon is used to hook an airplane and …
A Godly Heritage
The kids and I made it back from Nebraska last night. Thanks to Mason, who proved to be an excellent writer. You never know what kind of talent is hiding behind soft black eyes. It was a whirlwind weekend. My baby brother’s wedding followed by celebrating my grandparents sixty years of marriage sandwiched with another wedding celebration. Times like that …
Ironman
Ever wonder how things get started? For example, who in their right mind would start the competition that today we call the Ironman Triathlon? To tell the tale we have to go back to 1978. At an awards ceremony for a Hawaii running race, a debate started among the competitors about who was more fit — swimmers, runners or other …
What Is Your Word?
Is there a word that makes you happy? For me it is rather simple: Walk. I hear that magical phrase, “let’s go for a walk” and I am one happy puppy. Turns me inside out with joy. The familiar sounds of my leash coming off the hook and I’m racing to meet you at the front door. So what makes …
It’s Football Time!
It’s that wonderful time of year, when Saturdays are filled with college football and Sundays and Monday nights are filled with the professional variety. We’re upgrading our cable tomorrow just so we can get Monday Night Football again. My Aunt Laurie forwarded the following to me. If you’re ready for some football fun, check these out — though I warn …
Book Contest
I’ve done it. I’ve made the incredibly hard decision to give away “The Guy I’m Not Dating.” This is hard for at least two reasons. 1) The main character’s name is Kara. Enough said. 2) It is a fabulously funny book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But instead of selfishly keeping it, I’ll give one of you lucky souls the chance …
Out for a Bit
The kids and I are headed to Nebraska for family celebrations of all kinds: my baby brother’s wedding, my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary, and a reception for my cousin who got married last month. I’m excited to see all the family, even if it means a 10+ hour drive each way. We’ll get back early next week, and then early …
Just for Fun
Are you a know it all? Or do people occassionally call you one, etiher to your face or behind your back? Then check out Tricia Goyer’s blog Generation NeXt Parenting . Today’s post is filled with all kinds of fun trivia including the tidbit that there are more chickens than people on our great planet. Enjoy!