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.
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...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts...#197 A few more hours of sleep this week.#205 Six months old today.Thankful,Stacey
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...
The Friday Five
The first time I saw Cece Owens was at a women's retreat our church sponsored about 5 year ago. She was speaking on the topic of home schooling. I remember learning a lot from her and being easily drawn in by her warm and gentle words. The second half of the talk was...
Stories
"Peter's mother put her arm around him suddenly, andhugged him in silence for a minute.Then she said: 'Don't you think it's rather nice to think that we're ina book that God's writing? If I were writing a book, I might make mistakes.But God knows how to make the story...
Chair Time
The truth is I am a fairly optimistic person. Lately though, I have been tired. You know the feeling. You are so tired you actually hurt. Yesterday was a day. Let's just say that I had my limit. My 10 year old dissolved into tears over a timed math test and my 7 year...
Words To Live By
The Nester is having a giveaway today in association with Dayspring. They are giving away beautiful signs called book crops from the Dayspring store. You can even customize your own! Here is one I would love to hang in my home:So check out the lovely Nester and then...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 gifts.....#188 Your speaking voice...At times gentle so I have to be quiet to listen,at times specific so I know without a doubt it is you,at times bold so I know who You are....but You are always speaking to me.#190 Posing with her Bible on Easter and...
Ultimate Blog Party & Coffee Awesomeness
Have you ever decided very last minute to join a party? What to wear? What to bring? Well, I am meeting up with some new friends to join the Ultimate Blog Party sponsored by 5MinutesforMom. They have over 1,000 blogs connected to this crazy event that lasts a whole...