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.
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
"Mommy, the world God made is so beautiful. I just love it." Caroline, age 5. 395. A sweet 'yes' from the Lord. 396. Testing is over for the school year. 397. An amazing opportunity. 398. Catching glimpses of Jesus in my kids. 399. How Facebook can be a prayer room....
What I Wore :: Loft Mommy Blogger Edition
Are you a girl that likes surprises? Generally, I am not. For example, last year, for my 40th birthday, I made my husband promise NOT to throw me a surprise party. I do not like the idea of walking in a door and people yelling at me. No, not for me. Photo...
Diving In :: Bible in 90 Days
Hey friends! Can I just tell you how excited I am about this? Watch this video to find out more! (if you are reading this in your email, be sure to click through so you can watch, too!) Joining me so far will be: Ruth from The Better Mom Teri Lynne from Terilynne...
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
"It is unique and rare to find a woman who is satisfied with where she is." Priscilla Shirer Oh Lord, make me THAT unique and rare woman. Today. The Joy Dare is the challenge to find 1,000 gifts in 2012. 1,000 things you can stop and say thank you for. 1,000 things...
5 Minute Friday :: Real
Can you write for 5 minutes straight without editing? Can you just write? Today I am using Lisa-Jo's writing prompt of real... Real. Real. I see a four letter word that screams at me to tell it like it is. Tell you that I am worn thin by my marginless life. Tell...
Today, I Met (in)Courage
Today, I met (in)Courage. She drove a hundred miles to chase down community. She smiles as my kids draw chalk pictures and hug her so tight she can't breathe. I think how fun it is to have her sitting on my sofa, tweeting, and eating my coffee almond fudge ice cream....
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
The Joy Dare is a challenge to find 1,000 gifts in 2012. 1,000 reasons to stop, count, raise my hands to the Lord and say, Thank you for this blessing. Joy is everywhere. It pours out from the heavens above. It breathes life into hard days. Joy finds me sometimes,...
Caution :: I'm a Hugger (in)RL
This weekend it starts. (in)courage is bringing the beach house to your neighborhood. I am excited to be hosting one here in my neck of the woods. And I have to warn you, if you are coming, I'm a hugger. I know for some of you, the thought of coming to a meet-up...
What I Wore Wednesday
It was a good week for wearing.... {A pretty t-shirt from Target.} {Fun coral top from XXI with my Ann Taylor Loft White Jeans} (for my 18th Wedding Anniversary Date!) {My (in)RL shirt from @incourage} (I'm hosting a meet- up this Saturday!) ::: What did you wear?...
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
The Joy Dare is chasing 1,000 gifts in 2012. 330. Sitting in the big comfy chair teaching my girls. 331. Bringing women together. 332. Pool school. 333. Learning a new song of praise. 334. Packing lunches in brightly colored lunch bags. 335. Spending all day...