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.
Dear Fall…
I'm pretending you are here, with your cozy sweaters, Friday night football games, and thermos bottles full of hot chocolate. I miss you most of all. If I close my eyes real tight I can imagine the drive down 46, from Bloomington to Brown County. The leaves are just...
For Sara….
Thank you. I have been blessed. No moment from God is a rock of burden, it's just a rock waiting to be broken apart into stepping stones. Sara aka Gitzen girl
Savoring Living Water :: Review and Giveaway
Meet Lara and Katie. Not only have they agreed to be my roomies for The Relevant Blogging Conference, they want to... Equip. Inspire. And encourage to dig deeper into God's Word. They are kindred hearts that met online through, Kat's Make Your Morning Challenge....
What I Wore Wednesday
Dear Ann Taylor Loft, Will blog for free clothing. Signed, I already do, but only you aren't sending the free stuff. Noteable: Left and right: Grey ribbed tank from ATL. I love the cute ruffle detail. Not free, but on sale and 40% off! Center: Jacket from, yes ATL....
Grace For The Good Girl {Part 1}
I love John ... I hate John - Emma Woodhouse by Jane Austen I love this book. I hate this book. Let me clarify. I love this book because it will not let me alone for 10 minutes with my own version of the Good Girl. I love that Emily's words are shining the light of...
So I'm Hosting a Little (in)RL Meet-Up! Wanna Join Me?
I am way excited about hosting a local meet-up with (in)Courage next Spring! How much fun will it be to move beyond the screen into real life? If you are a local I hope you will mark your calendar for April 28, 2012. Or, take a look at the other meet-ups happening...
How Grace Found Me :: {Part 2}
How Grace Found Me :: {Part 1} You don't always get to pick where Grace will lead you. I found myself transplanted in a foreign land, surrounded by people I did not know, far away from my Good Girl life plan with only this promise to cling to: Do not call to mind the...
How Grace Found Me :: {Part 1}
When Emily called all the Good Girls together to preview her new book, I was thrilled. I imagined myself, book in hand, making happy little highlights and sending her my best one line quotes. Good girls do just what they are asked to do. My plan was to blitz through...
What I Wore Wednesday
Happy Wednesday! I hope you are having a great week! Guess what? Only 2 more days and it will be Friday! Yeah for holiday weekends that mean "short" weeks! Here are few things I wore recently! Left :: Inspired by other WIWW girls, I added a belt to a black ruffle...
Grace for the Good Girl
Are you a Good Girl? Well, you might be if you: Use the word should, like a lot. Identify with the dinosaur in Toys Story and guilt drives you. You are always, fine. You have a hard time asking for help. No one really knows the conversation going on in your head. Fear...