Really, Christian fiction? The Atheist, Agnostic, Buddhist, Wiccan and even Christian people in my life ask this question; often after they take a step backwards. They want to know: “Why not just regular literary fiction? Is that harder to break into?” I’m not trying to be the next Katy Perry – starting as one thing… Continue reading Why I Write What I Write
Category: Personal
Guest Post – The Simple Life
I have become a regular over at The Barn Door. Stop by sometime and hang out with us Midwestern ladies. We’re a charming, earthy bunch (if I don’t say so myself). I did a post about camping. We just got back from camping over the fourth and it was an amazing, culturally diverse experience. We do… Continue reading Guest Post – The Simple Life
Waldorf Education is Parochial
My son is getting a spiritual education. Hippie parochial I call it. It suits our family. We are sending him to Waldorf for grade 1-8. Rudolph Steiner had a sketchy relationship with Christianity and Science (IMO), but I love the school for different reasons such as its diverse religious population – Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Universalists,… Continue reading Waldorf Education is Parochial
My Best Friend is Getting Married!
My best friend will be married this Saturday to her perfect man. They found each other at last, and I am so happy for them. My father is happy for them too and considered sending a sympathy card. Barb (wife) would not permit it. Here is a sampling of his most uttered marriage jokes. “I’ll… Continue reading My Best Friend is Getting Married!
Indy’s Inadvertent Tribute to Andy Warhol
My son is six and when asked yesterday to share his favorite part of vacationing he said, “Taking videos in new places.” As I watch him work in his beloved medium, I am reminded of my writing life and also reminded of how an art/skill journey flows. It is not linear (as my friend Holly… Continue reading Indy’s Inadvertent Tribute to Andy Warhol
Poppa
My Grandfather died last week at the age of 92. I gave a brief remembrance and it went something like this . . . My grandfather was a man of few words, but many actions and more specifically many traditions. He was a “traditional guy” and because of this fact I have very specific, fond,… Continue reading Poppa
Guest Post on Bullying
I cannot believe my Kindergarten son is already dealing with bullying at age six, but he is indeed. Click Here to Read how we dealt with it at our house.