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 Wore: Stitch Fix #2
A girl just wants to be known and appreciated, right? Well, Stitch Fix, nailed it with Fix #2! Woot! The hardest part was I received my box late Monday and had to wait till late Tuesday to try it out. Honestly, I almost loved it all. The best part? Because of their...
(in)RL 2013: The Challenge to Stay in Community
"God is constantly finding new ways to bless His daughters." Lisa-Jo Baker, Community Manager of (in)courage This weekend I attended a conference with thousands of women from all over the world. I laughed. I cried. I learned so much from the stories of women just like...
What I Wore
Happy Wednesday friends! I hope you are having a great week. I have ten places to be today and have not figured out YET how to do it all. Maybe, just maybe I can't? (smile) Of course I can't. But this super short and sweet post is one way to cut corners today! Left:...
What Feeds Your Soul Dream Girl?
What feeds your soul God-sized dream girl? You know, that thing that energizes you and sets your heart on fire? The thing, that truly makes you want to sing? What brings you life? What is it that you do, that does not feel like work but play? I know what feeds my...
When Your Heart Needs a Reminder
Last week,I asked God to speak specifically to my heart. He did. He always does when I ask and take the time to listen. Then, He reminded me that we have already had this conversation a million other times. I'm so glad He is fond of repeating Himself. See, I wrote...
What I Wore
3 Truths: There are exactly 3 laundry baskets full of clean clothes in my bedroom just waiting to be folded. They've been there since Saturday. I miss wearing real perfume. I stopped years ago when I started having babies. I think it is time to smell better. Last week...
(in)RL is Coming and YOU Can Have a Front Row Seat!
Have you ever had a front row seat at a concert or sporting event? These are the very best seats in the house where you can almost reach out and touch the artist and you find yourself swept up in the action. Your experience is so amazing you can't find words to...
Pack a box. Change a life. 100 Million Reasons to Celebrate
All she wanted in the whole world was hair clips. It was her highest priority. Livia Satterfield did not imagine she could ever have a family. Growing up in an orphanage in Romania took away any hope of that dream years ago. But, hair clips became her obsession. One...
What I Wore
It has been an eventful week. I went through a public break-up with my skinny jeans. And, I wore 2 skirts. That is some sort of record for me. I have also decided orange is the new black. Either that or I just like it. Here are a few things I wore: Left: Orange...
I'm Breaking Up With My Skinny Jeans
Oh Skinny Jeans it has been fun. But, I'm breaking up with you. For a while you were fun and hip and I could pretend like I was cool. But lately, I've had doubts. It isn't you, it's me. I promise. It all started a month or so ago when I was shopping and I saw a few...