What makes a family work? It’s a question I think about frequently. While each family is different, I love to find principles that I can apply to our unique dynamic. The Secrets of Happy Families is a fresh approach — taking business principles and transforming them for families in a dynamic way that has me eager to try adapting some …
Where I write
What my desk looks like when I’m not writing What my desk usually looks like. So which do you think it looks like now? My new Monuments Men-inspired book, Shadowed by Grace, released just in time for The Monuments Men movie to release in theaters! You can read my review of the movie and enter to win tickets to see the movie here. About Shadowed …
Want to see Monuments Men?
Enter Today | 2/10 – 2/23! Do you want to see The Monuments Men movie? I’m giving away 10 pairs of tickets to see the movie, and to accompany the tickets, ten copies of my new book based in the same era, Shadowed by Grace! Enter to win using the widget below.
Monuments Men: History Wrapped in an Engaging Story
Last night, Eric and I got a chance to watch Monuments Men on opening night. This is a movie I have anticipated since learning George Clooney was in production in the fall of 2012. That’s a long time to anticipate the movie! I wasn’t disappointed. This movie captures the tone of the Monuments Men. It grasps what this small group …
Monuments Men: Rachel’s Camera
Tomorrow the giveaway I’m hosting to celebrate the release of Shadowed by Grace ends. I wanted to make sure you each had an opportunity to participate. In this I’m giving away the camera that Rachel Justice, the heroine, uses. You might think she’s fictional, but while I was writing her scenes I would play with this camera to make sure …
Monuments Men: Rose Valland
Rose Valland fascinated me from the first time I read The Monuments Men. This woman is truly one of the unsung heroes of the Monuments Men. I can’t wait to see how she is portrayed in the movie. Rose Vallard was a woman ahead of her time. She received an art degree, but couldn’t find a paid position at a …
Monuments Men: who was James Rorimer
If you’re excited about the Monuments Men movie, you might be curious who the characters are. Today I wanted to fill you in on the real person behind Matt Damon’s character. In the movie, he’s called James Granger. In real life the Monuments Man was Second Lieutenant James J. Rorimer. Before joining the military in WWII, Rorimer had already become …
Shadowed by Grace and the Monuments Men
The launch of Shadowed by Grace continues. Thank you so much to everyone who has already bought a book. Tune back in later this week as I begin revealing the lost chapters…some fun reading for those who have purchased the book and want to learn more about the characters. Yesterday I had the great fun of being a guest on …
The effects of WWII in Hannover, Germany
One of the things we found in the Rathaus are detailed dioramas of Hannover at different times in its history. The first one is from the late 1600s and shows a walled town. Then then have one from 1939, 1945, and modern day. In each of them we can place where we live, work, etc. The detail is incredible. But the reason …
Ways we knew we were in Germany
Way we knew we were in Germany: R offered salami pizza as an option along with the more traditional pepperoni or cheese when we played restaurant at the park. Appliances are energy efficient, which really means it takes twice as long to wash a smaller load of clothes. Reality means we’re washing at least one load of clothes a day. …