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’m Loving In March

Welcome to “What I’m Loving!”  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved them too. Thank you for your...

What I’m Loving in February

It's February! What a fun month! Welcome to "What I'm Loving!"  This list exists because I love them. I always read them from some of my favorite interneters (Myquillyn Smith, Emily Lex, etc). And in the past year, since I’ve been sharing my own list, you have loved...

What I’m Loving in January

Happy January! I love a fresh start, how about you? I've been back in the office and thinking through my 2026 goals. I LOVE vision planning, always have. But sometimes it takes a bit to keep me motivated. Here are a few things I'm loving in January for 2026!  This...

Best-Loved Books of 2025

Hello happy readers! If you are a book-worm, word-nerd, who reads  every single day this is for you. If you are a beach reader who would rather read then scroll this is for you. If. you WANT to be a reader and have goals in 2026 to read more, this is for you....

Stuff I {Heart} Day 1: The Joy Dare

Each day is a precious gift from My Father.  How ridiculous to grasp for future gifts when today's is set before you! Receive today's gift gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths.  As you savor this gift, you find Me. Sarah Young, Jesus Calling,...

Friends and Sisters

What do these things have in common? The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe A cute pair of shoes Coffee And what I love most about women You can find out by reading my first blog post written for the new Sisters in Bloom community. Just click the button below!  I'd love...

What I Wore Wednesday

"Mommy, do grown ups wear dresses?" "Sure they do honey. Do you think I should?" "Yeah, that would be nice." Le sigh....guess I'll be pinning some dresses on Pinterest this week! Here is what I wore last week.  Sorry Sweetie, no dresses! Left: Tunic (H&M) Middle:...

Words That Will Melt Your Heart

I found the sweetest note on my nightstand last week from one of my girls. I asked her about it, and she said, "When you get tired or overwhelmed, you can read it and know how awesome you are.  It is a good thing for me, that a lot of the great stuff you do, rhymes."...

The Joy Dare

The Joy Dare 70. The blue light on my new coffee pot telling me it is ready. 71.  The blue in her eyes match his. 72.  Baby blue chipped nail polish on the sweetest hands. 73.  A book about writing from my local library I just happened upon. 74.  A sweet note left...

Stuff I {Heart} Week is coming…

It will be filled with wonderful things and lovelies that I {heart}.  I'm sure there will be coffee and chocolate involved.  Oh, and Pinterest will be there of course. *** Won't, you join me?

What I Wore Wednesday : How To Have Style

Before you can think about having style, you have to learn to look in the mirror and like what you see. Isaac Mizrahi, * how to have style I picked up this book at the library a couple of weeks ago and it has been fun and mindless reading for me. But you know what is...

The Joy Dare

The Joy Dare "looking for the glorious in the mundane..." (from Christy Nockels) 49. My husbands quick and witty humor. 50. Friends who need strength. 51. Chosen. Blessed. Decreed from eternity. Humbled. (Eph 1:1-6). 52. He is my redeemer... 53. He forgives and...

Sisters in Bloom

I am looking forward to being part of  a brand new blog called Sisters In Bloom. We officially open up shop on February 1, but you can stop by, look around and meet the contributors (including yours truly).  But first, watch this sweet video that will give you an idea...

What I Wore Wednesday

Was it just me or was last week crazy? Does January come in like a lion and go out like a lamb? I sure hope so! I could use some quiet sheep around here. So in the middle of my crazy, here are a few things I Wore... Left:  Grey drape sweater (H&M), White tunic...