> MERRY CHRISTMAS The mad rush is quickly winding down. The shopping is done, the gifts wrapped, the baked goods packed up. All we have to do is load the car and head out west where our family is waiting for the annual Christmas Eve gathering. Christmas Eve is the only tradition that has remained somewhat the same for as …
>JINGLE BELLS . . . Tuba Style
> Drake (my first born grandson) is one of two tuba players in his school’s Sixth Grade Beginner Band, and the FIRST tuba player in our family. He goes to a small school (although not that small compared to their neighboring rural towns) so the Christmas concert is a combined effort of beginners, junior high, high school, and the jazz …
>WHAT I’VE DONE . . . SO FAR Meme
>This meme comes originally from Angela Hunt. I snagged it from Robin Lee Hatcher. Directions: Put an asterisk next to the things you have done in your life, and then feel free to pass it on in your blog! Also feel free to add a couple at the end, if you like. *1. Started your own blog *2. Slept under …
>Fa-la-la-la-la!
> Tis the season! I wish I were one of those early shoppers who had all my gifts purchased, wrapped, and under the tree by the day after Thanksgiving, but I’m not. As a matter of fact, I don’t even have a list made yet, so if you’re out there and still want to get your request in to me, …
>FALL BREAK
>We all need a break once in a while. So today I’m taking a short breather from my novel revisions to bring you some pictures of what we did last weekend. It was fall break for the school kiddos, so Max and I were recruited . . . er, volunteered to watch Scott and Denice’s three kids. Lovely weekend for …
>HUMBLE PIE
> For the past few months, I’ve spent nearly every writing moment finishing my Genesis entry which was fortunate enough to final in the 2008 ACFW contest. My preliminary scores were good—two very good and one so-so, but it propelled me into action. Top priority—finish the thing in time for the conference. I made it, pinging out at 72,000 words. …
>Happy Birthday to a Special Girl
> This time last year, I announced the birth of our first granddaughter. Today, she’s a year old, and the magic has not dimmed. She is still adorable, soft, smells of baby powder, and babbles girl-talk. Happy Birthday from Mimi and Papa Max.
>Taking a Short Vacation
>I’m spending a few days in Denver with my sis—some much needed time together for both of us. Thought you’d enjoy a few pics of the local sites.
>FUN FOR THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND
>What font are you?I saw this on my friend Myra Johnson’s blog and gave it a try. You might get a kick out of it, too. You Are Comic Sans You are a nothing but a big goofball. You’re quite playful and fun!You’re widely known for your zany personality and your vivacious attitude. To say that you stand out in …
>Winner of CALICO CANYON
> Pull on your cowgirl boots, folks—we have a winner for Mary Connealy’s latest book Calico Canyon. What a wonderful bunch of entrants and a few drive-by comments from Mary. If you missed her wit, you can read back through the interview and comments here. Now, for the winner. Congratulations to Carolynn W of Canada. Happy reading! Hope to see …