Everything started here

 

I started writing on a blog called 29 Lincoln Avenue sixteen years ago. The name for my first blog came from the street address of the home I grew up in a small town in Southern Indiana. I loved the idea of inviting you into my “blog home” every week. 

It was through learning to write and create content there  (and then here) that I discovered my love for words and my voice as a writer. When I started, Twitter and Facebook were the  rage and blogging found a unique place that would be writers (like me) were able to practice publishing more than a handful of words at at time.

Through blogging I started writing books. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity to put something more of my heart in the hands of those who are  bookish by nature.

But even with Instagram, youTube, and every other social media option out there—I still love to add a few words here.

And I suspect I always will. 

What I’m Loving In March

Welcome to “What I’m Loving!”  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved them too. Thank you for your...

What I’m Loving in February

It's February! What a fun month! Welcome to "What I'm Loving!"  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved...

What I’m Loving in January

Happy January! I love a fresh start, how about you? I've been back in the office and thinking through my 2026 goals. I LOVE vision planning, always have. But sometimes it takes a bit to keep me motivated. Here are a few things I'm loving in January for 2026!  This...

Best-Loved Books of 2025

Hello happy readers! If you are a book-worm, word-nerd, who reads  every single day this is for you. If you are a beach reader who would rather read then scroll this is for you. If. you WANT to be a reader and have goals in 2026 to read more, this is for you....

The Porch

I have been looking for a good day to open the 29lincolnavenue Porch, and today is looking like a great day! The weather here, has been amazing, I have a great story to share with you compliments of my friend Michelle, and the grill is fired up! So, kick your shoes...

And The Winner Is….

Comment # 3 from Icitea....Clare! She blogs at A Teacup Of Wimsy. She is going to be taking this beauty to the beach this summer!Special thanks to Tiffanie for making it all possible. Please visit her Facebook Fan Page and order one of her amazing bags! Looking...

Chair Time

When I was a little girl, I attended Vacation Bible School each summer in a non-airconditioned church that had the most beautiful stained glass windows I have ever seen. I sat underneath the colored light streaming in from the morning sun and said this pledge:I pledge...

Multitude Monday

Counting 1,000 Gifts...#210 Love notes from my girlsfound in just the right placeat just the right time.(you are a great mom, and I want you to know thateven when you are mad at us, and we are mad at you,you are the best mom we could ever hope for.)Thankful,Stacey

Tiffanie Totes Giveaway

I am so excited to celebrate you today with a super awesome giveaway! I have been overwhelmed by your support and encouragement over the past few months! And to say thank you I am partnering with my friend Tiffanie of Tiffanie Totes to give away the cutest summer bag...

Sweet Deal

Girls, do you love a sweet deal?How about shopping at home in your PJ's?Do you like to give beautiful gifts that are unique?Well, I just have to pass along a great gift idea that allows you to enjoy all three of these things plus the chance to win $400 to the charity...

Chair Time

I have been thinking a lot about stories. Specifically, the story my children will tell about me when they are older. The story they will tell their children. This is my legacy. I am reading a book called The Story Factor by Annette Simmons. She says, "Other methods...

Ultimate Blog Party 2010 After Party Post

I love people. I am energized by them. But, this past week I had the chance to meet so many people I could not keep up! Many stopped by 29lincolnavenue to say hello and to look around! I hope they felt welcomed and encouraged. Somewhere, they are all sipping their...