Children’s Book Week 2013

Don’t miss out on the 94th Children’s Book Week in the U.S., running from May 13 – 19. Organized by Every Child a Reader, Children's Book Week began in in the United States in 1919 and is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, events are held at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes … Continue reading Children’s Book Week 2013 →

The Liebster Award

...inspiration to and from cyber friends. Happily Writing has been nominated for the Liebster Award! What a lovely idea to pass along blogging affection in the blogosphere with an award that means “dearest” in German (my heritage!). This kindness was done by a dear cyber-friend in my writing group, Violet Nesdoly, who I feel I … Continue reading The Liebster Award →

Highlights for Children has a Blog!

When I enter Highlights for Children’s contests, I usually try to read the stories that won their previous contests. That helps me zero in on what they are looking for. So, yesterday I browsed around the Calgary Public Library’s eLibrary, looking for the winning entries of Highlights’ previous contests. The eLibrary includes MasterFILE Premiere, an … Continue reading Highlights for Children has a Blog! →

I Am on the Most Wanted List

My name is Mary . I have held people at gun-point, staged bank robberies and organized a prison break. I am highly skilled with a .357 Magnum and an expert safecracker. I have been the target of a mafia contract, faced thirty-five charges in four states plus eleven federal indictments, and am on the Most … Continue reading I Am on the Most Wanted List →

Compassion Sunday

On Compassion Sunday a few weeks ago I gave a talk at my church about my many years of involvement with Compassion International. Here is part of that talk, a little bit about my experiences with this organization that I admire and trust. As I grew up, I’d heard about donating to charities, but the … Continue reading Compassion Sunday →

There is Much More to this Shakespeare than Culture

Ah, it's finally summertime! You're making plans to go camping on a lake, watch the sunset on the beach, hike to a mountain vista, or perhaps…stay in for a night in the city? Sure, why not? It’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park-Time, and I’m so excited! Aside from hiking, the summer treat that thrills me the most is Calgary’s … Continue reading There is Much More to this Shakespeare than Culture →

Used Book Sales

THANK YOU CALGARY CROSSROADS MARKET BOOK SALE (BLACKFOOT AND 26TH AVENUE) FOR HELPING TO SUPPORT SERVANTS ANONYMOUS. Ever since the end of winter I’ve looked forward to the giant used book sales held every spring. I admit that I go for the joy of being surrounded by so many books and so many book lovers. … Continue reading Used Book Sales →

Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!

A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community. Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works with you to improve your manuscript. The writing … Continue reading Random Act of Kindness BLITZ! →

Better Books and Bibles, a Bookstore in Calgary

UPDATE ON MARCH 1, 2014 - BETTER BOOKS AND BIBLES HAS MOVED TO 636 16 Ave NW. PLEASE SEE THE POST ABOUT THE NEW STORE, HERE. “Endeavouring to bring you treasures, both old and new” I am delighted that there is a new bookstore in Calgary, which is not only new books, but also used books, … Continue reading Better Books and Bibles, a Bookstore in Calgary →

Revolution in World Missions

I kept running into a book entitled Revolution in World Missions: One Man’s Journey to Change a Generation by K.P. Yohannan. This book seemed to follow me from one bookstore to the next and insist that I bring it home, and I’m glad I ultimately did. From the title I assumed it was one man’s … Continue reading Revolution in World Missions →