A year ago, I started researching, traveling, taking photos, asking questions, and writing, writing, writing. Manuscripts were submitted to publishers in early spring. Edits, revisions, and tweaks occurred, followed by formatting and then printing. FINALLY they were both released. Now I'm eager to start autographing copies and talking about how they came about. You can be sure that writing a book (and, in this case, TWO books) is a long, arduous process. When you can finally hold the finished...

The word "abundant" comes to my mind during many times of the year. Abundant rain in the springtime and color in the fall. Abundant cold in the winter and heat in late summer. Abundant food and blessings at Thanksgiving. Abundant decorations and gifts at Christmas. Abundant energy when our 16 grandkids and 2 great grandkids come to visit. You get the picture. This summer, the rain at just the right time, the prodigious amount of sunlight, and the labor of my Silver Fox have produced an...

Everyone needs a spot, a place to just "be," don't you think? This happens to be mine, and I love it. My study where I write, think, pray, plan, and read. My desk is rarely this neat, but it is today. There's a chair in the corner where Steve can sit whenever he wants to come in and share what's on his mind or ask what's on mine. I can look out the windows and watch the activities in our cul-de-sac. It helps me remember to pray for my neighbors. I have a painting done by my long-time friend...