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.
So I'm in Austin, as in Texas
So this is me right before I boarded a plane bound for Austin, Texas this morning. It was taken slightly after I dumped my Grande Hazelnut Latte on my brand new shirt and jeans. Yeah, I'm coordinated like that. Since I was not traveling with my children, I had...
What I Wore Wednesday
Today's post is brought to you by Target and Ann Taylor Loft, but really, aren't they all? Left: Converse Sweater {Target} and a great pair of Jeans {Cabi} Center: Embellished T-Shirt {Target - new only $10!}, Boyfriend Capri Jeans {Eddie Bauer} Right: My Fave Navy...
The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere
The joy of Easter overwhelms because if the tomb is empty—and it is—there is hope for every situation. I can have faith, even when He seems to be silent on Saturday, that His resurrection power is waiting for the right moment to bring forth life. And Sunday, well, it...
Healing is in Your Hands
In all things, we know that we are more than conquerors...you keep us by your love. No matter where I am healing is in your hands. Healing is your Hands, as sung by Christy Nockels {email readers, click through to listen} Amen. Amen. Amen.
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...