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.
5 Reasons to "Like" My Facebook Page
Why join me on Facebook when you are here? Well, that is a great question. I have 5 reasons for you to "like" my page just in case you haven't already: You are already on Facebook everyday, let's hang out together. When you comment on a post from me on my 29lincoln...
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
Yesterday, I watched my two year old learn the art of finding. Her objects of discovery were colorful plastic eggs scattered in an open field. First, she wanted only an empty basket—her own, her way. But once she realized the eggs held treats she could not be...
2 Chances to "Connect"
One of my goals for this space is that we can connect. Today, I'm am sharing 2 ways coming up in the next month that we can connect (in)RL or online. I think it would be neat to share these experiences together! If you are reading this in your email, be sure to...
What I Wore Wednesay
I have my days when all I want to do is pick up an InStyle magazine and read about nothingness. Today feels like one of those days. So, in effort to keep it light today, I'm starting with really important news: I bought a skirt! I'm wearing it today....and was...
Hope Blooms.
After weeks of words being buried, here is where I am today. Thank you so much for your kindness over the past few weeks. I am feeling the love, for sure. I bought a flower bulb on clearance at Target last January when she was studying plants. We watered and waited...
The Joy Dare: Joy is Everywhere
The Joy Dare is the hunt for 1,000 Gifts in 2012. How many can you find? 243. The confidence that He goes before us in all things. 244. A consistent message to my heart, "Do not fear." 245. Pretty much a picture postcard day. 246. "Jesus Loves Me So" and how she...
Just Write Where You Are
Lately, showing up has been a great way to just write. Writing leads to more writing and I'm learning to be okay with not knowing where I'm going with my words. The funny thing is when I let the words fly -- they do, and I find myself trying to keep up. "The first...
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
But thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 221. "Just Love" - 60 days of verses compiled by my girls. 222. Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins. 223. Sunlight dancing on the wall. 224. Pig tales on my 2 year old. 225. He is faithful to His...
Vlog :: You are Already Amazing {review}
If you are reading this through your email subscription, please click over to my blog to see my vlog review of "You are Already Amazing" by Holley Gerth. How cute is this? {from Dayspring} Dayspring is offering 25% off the Holley Gerth Collection with the code...
What I Wore Wednesday
Left: love this ruffle top from Ann Taylor Loft. Middle: my fave CAbi jacket layered over another CAbi staple - tube top. Right: this by far is my favorite outfit to wear. cozy sweater (also CAbi), white tank and jeans. {I sound like a CAbi Commercial. Seriously...