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 Wednesday
If you saw me this week (in)RL you would have seen me wearing... My favorite Cabi Cozy Hoodie. "Love" necklace from Relevant 11 and The Vintage Pearl. Big earrings to hide my how tired I really am. (Kohls) My Skinny Jeans from American Eagle. Black flats I call my...
Unwrapping Unexpected Grace
I pull on the red coat, white scarf, pick up microphone number 4 and walk through the black curtain. The familiar tune of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" begins to play and I sing a few measures on my own. As the 300 voice choir takes over the melody and the...
Legacies, Weariness and Altars
Today @modsquadblog I am talking about a legacy of leaving, laying down weariness and the altar we all need to come to from time to time. Here is an excerpt... I’m a weary mom, too. How do I learn from the legacy of leaving, and I fight with all I am to love deeper,...
Ten Random Things
I had not planned on writing a blog post today, but I am feeling random and chatty. So here are 10 things on my mind... My favorite Christmas treat is iced cut out cookies. Although buckeyes (peanut butter balls) run a close second. I have lost the ability to nap....
What I Wore Wednesday
Questions: All right friends did you brave Black Friday at the mall? Did you eat a whole pumpkin pie all by yourself, or was that just me? Did you deck the halls? Answers: I was out bright and early on Friday to shop with my friend Edie. We started our day at...
Grace Tags {winner}
The winner of the Grace Tags necklace is: Barbie from My Freshly Brewed Life {love her sweet blog!} If you haven't shopped Grace Tags yet, you can still get 35% off through the end of today using the code: LINCOLN. Starting tomorrow, the discount is 10% off. Still,...
Gratitude Graffiti
The turkey is roasting in the oven at 325. I've been on my feet cooking for hours, when I think, "How did my mom make it look so easy?" I smile and think of her amazing chocolate pies and miss being home, today. I don't have a good plan for the Thanksgiving table...
Write It, Girl (Week 4)
Question: When was the moment you first believed you were a writer? Emily Freeman {Author, Grace for the Good Girl and blogs at Chatting at The Sky} :: When was the moment I first believed I am a writer? oh wow. Why is that so hard to answer? I think because even now,...
Dayspring Super Sale
Just in case you haven't heard, Dayspring is having a SUPER sale. You can take 30% of your entire order by using the code SUPER30. This includes sale and discount items. Click the button below to shop in your PJ's while watching your favorite Christmas movie. Sale...
Hope on Saturday
Would you join my friend Brooke over at the M.O.B. Society today for hope that will stir your soul? {Brooke and I at The Relevant Blogging Conference in October} Isn't she the cutest thing?