I'm going to ramble today. Just a warning. In September I went with my friend Amanda to a writers symposium where we heard several journalists, an agent, and an editor speak to a room full of writers about writing and publishing. It was invigorating, exciting,...
Just wanted to pass on a hearty congratulations to Lena Roy. Her debut novel, Edges, releases today! I cannot wait to read it and I hope this post generates some interest for her!...
Todd and I managed to escape our beloved children to celebrate our anniversary with one quick night at our favorite Bed and Breakfast, Bischwind. It's beautiful, to say the least, and we had a great time going out to dinner, snuggling up to a fire...
It seems like so long ago, yet at the same time it's hard to believe that ten years ago right now, I was standing at the altar, pledging my life to my beloved. I don't have time to write much today; at least not the...
I know, we look young, right? We were babies!When we were new to this whole marriage thing . . . wait a minute, I have a feeling that some of my readers may think we are still new to it. Okay, so when we were...
Sorry for the pictureless posts. I'm using my Sister-in-Law's computer and had a few moments, so I thought I'd grab my window of time to post on this Thanksgiving Day. I have so much to be grateful for. As Todd's and my tenth wedding anniversary...
I hate Facebook. Don't get me wrong. I am on Facebook. All. The. Time. That's why I hate it. It's an addiction. I have to kick it every now and then. Last summer I went a whole week without it. And the world did not...
Camilla wanted to make a pumpkin pie--and not from a can. A real pumpkin pie. I hate to admit this, but it was my first time. I was a pumpkin virgin. But it was amazingly easy and delicious. Glad I just cleaned my oven! You...
I don't know exactly what is required to be considered a "foodie" but I love food. Buying it, preparing it, and eating it. I don't consider myself an expert at all, but I do love good food and I have fun with it, so maybe...
October has always been a busy month for us. This year, Camilla turned four! The other day I told her she'll always be my baby girl and she said, "But Mom, I have to grow up sometime." If statements like these weren't interspersed with...
