I love diaries, and have written in various forms of journals since I was about 10 years old. I enjoy reading them almost as much as writing them, and find reliving first hand experiences (yes, even my own) fascinating, educational and often humorous and inspiring. At Project Gutenberg (gutenberg.org) I found many diaries available … Continue reading Diaries from Hundreds—even Thousands—of Years Ago
A Story a Day in May 2016
I am writing a story everyday! ...and more importantly, I'm FINISHING each story. As in, they each have an ENDING, which is one of my biggest struggles. I often go hog wild with an idea and write a few pages or even a chapter, and then take a break. But then I don't know how … Continue reading A Story a Day in May 2016
Happy 100th Birthday Beverly Cleary!
I don`t normally forward a link to a news article, but I just found this and can`t resist. I just adore Beverly Cleary. On April 12, 2016 she turned 100 years old--can you believe it! Whenever someone learns my name is Ramona, they ask if I read the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary. I tell … Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday Beverly Cleary!
With Appreciation to the Writers of Hymns
Easter is such a joyful time, and the words and music of the old hymns help me to fully express the joy inside me. Here are a few of my favorite Easter hymns. I must sing these every Easter or I don't feel like I have sufficiently celebrated! So for the past few years I’ve … Continue reading With Appreciation to the Writers of Hymns
Does the Science behind Leap Year point to Intelligent Design?
I find it absolutely fascinating and inspiring that our solar system is so orderly! Our massive planet Earth floats in space, revolving around its sun, travelling a total of 584 million miles at 67,000 miles per hour. The number of days for one revolution has been consistent for thousands of years to the nearest millionth … Continue reading Does the Science behind Leap Year point to Intelligent Design?
Quality Romance worth Reading
I love Valentine's Day because I love LOVE. And I love reading about love. I have been browsing through my binder of book notes that goes back to about 1995, and I've picked out my 20 favorite books about romantic love. How did these make the cut? What I look for in a story of … Continue reading Quality Romance worth Reading
Review of The Little Hunchback Zia by Frances Hodgson Burnett
“And it came to pass nigh upon nineteen hundred and sixteen years ago” This begins Frances Hodgson Burnett’s little book published in 1916 about a rejected, deformed orphan boy who is sent to beg for the cruel woman who keeps him. One day, hiding in the brush near the road to Bethlehem, he watches a … Continue reading Review of The Little Hunchback Zia by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I Bring You Great News
Christmas, to me, is evidence that God wants to be with us—near us—not far away. That changes everything I used to believe about God being a looming taskmaster whose main purpose was to hand out a list of rules and dire consequences with a warning, “Now don’t mess up!” Christmas shows the … Continue reading I Bring You Great News
You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art
A couple of years ago I was having trouble finding the kind of Christmas cards that I wanted in the stores. I was looking for a Biblical scene and Bible verse, and wanted some extraordinary art. It was early in December, so I decided I'd try to make my own cards. For anyone interested in … Continue reading You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art
Free Download of my short story “I Guess I Robbed a Bank”
...and many more short stories! Flashy Shorts 2 is free from December 11 - 15! You can buy it here. You can read more about the book, publisher and my story in my previous post here. Perhaps you are looking for a unique present to send electronically to someone dear and far away...? How about … Continue reading Free Download of my short story “I Guess I Robbed a Bank”
Happily Writing 