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.
Just One More Cast of the Net, Weary Mom
"As moms, we can feel trapped in a long-term assignment… that often makes us feel like failures. But I’m beginning to understand that there is a way to find hope. I think our victory, like Peter’s, starts with just one more cast of the net." Brooke McGlothlin...
What I Wore | Stitch Fix Box 9
My last What I Wore blog post was 3 weeks ago. Two days before we started an 8 day hospital stay with one of my girls. I promise you, what I wore during that week would not be noteworthy. Except for the fact, by way of confession, I wore one outfit for about 48 hours...
5 Things I Love for "Mom"
Maybe you have already bought something for your mom or dropped a sweet hint to your baby daddy about what you might want for your big day. But in case you are like me and you need a few ideas, here are 5 things I love for "Mom."(FYI: This post contains some affiliate...
The One Thing You Need To Know When The World Rages And Quakes
I found myself making the best of a chair beside her hospital bed in the wee small hours of Friday morning. She was sleeping. I was wrestling in a pit of despair. It felt like I was drowning without water. There were no eloquent words. No verses that rose up from the...
What I Wore
It is Wednesday! Today is the day we talk about super important stuff. OK, not really, but we all get dressed every.single.day. I am trying my best to make some good decisions about that. This is why I link up with Lindsey over at The Pleated Poppy most weeks and do...
You Are Victorious
Today, I achieved a handful of mom victories. . . I chased a black lizard out of my house with a broom. Lizards are basically tiny snakes with feet. A house full of girls does not think they are cute and neither do I. I cut gum out of my five year olds hair. It...
What I Wore
Hello Beautiful! Can you believe it is Wednesday? We have been in a sleep deprived fog over here . One of my girls was diagnosed with the Flu on Easter. Good times. I was out past midnight with her for a pediatric doctor run. I was standing in the drugstore buying her...
When Others are Drawn Into Your Story : Today at (in)courage
[callout]“Friendship . . . is born at the moment when one man says to another, “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself.” —C.S. Lewis[/callout] Another thing happened when I raised my little white flag from the messy depths of my heart. I found out that to my...
Do You Need Hope Right Now?
"I loved watching Charlie Brown when I was growing up. Every holiday we were treated to a visit from this motley crew of kids. They taught us about life and relationships in simple comic strip form. My heart broke for Charlie Brown as he tried hard to kick the...
What I Wore
Happy Wednesday beautiful friends. I missed last week because of Spring Break. My mom was here which was super awesome. We love grandma time around here! Guess what I discovered? Black nail polish. It is like having tiny little chalk boards on your hands. Bam. I'm in...