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.
Did you read, "The Help" ?
"I guess I got to go," I say, even though I'd rather spend the rest of my life right here in Aibileen's cozy little kitchen, having her explain the world to me. That's what I love about Aibileen, she can take the most complicated things in life and wrap them up so...
What I Wore Wednesday :: Shocking Confessions
After being gone for 3 weeks and living out of a suitcase, I am finally back home and trying to get into some sort of routine. While we were gone, I wore mostly t-shirts and shorts and did not count one single calorie. If I did, about 7,000 of those calories would...
31 Days of Change : Coming in October
"How God thinks of us is not only more important, but infinitely more important." C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory I hope you will mark your calendar for October because I will be writing for 31 days about: What God Wants You to Know : : : Please visit The Nester and...
Multitude Monday
She decides to make him a pie for his birthday. It's her first attempt at putting love in a dish. I shuffle through my recipes and put together the perfect combination of cookie crust goodness and sweet blackberry filling. Frozen not fresh, but still, he will smile...
5 Minute Friday : Whole
I have always wanted to join 5 Minute Friday, hosted by the amazing Lisa-Jo from The Gypsy Mama. And today, I had 5 minutes and a place here to do it. If you are not familiar with 5 Minute Friday, the idea is that you get your topic from sweet Lisa-Jo, set a timer,...
Summer :: I like….
Reading inStyle (cute jean jacket please!) and my new Target tennis shoes. Mountain pies and ice cream. Self portraits with my kiddos. ***** Question :: What do you like for summer?
Are You Stuck in Safe?
I have 4 kids. Ages 21 months to almost 12 years. Sometimes it is easier to just stay home. Stick to the plan. Hunker down in routine. In fact, I like it there. Home. Safe. Easy. (Well, not really easy, but predictable.) But, this week I realized that there is one...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts.... #947 A little French Cafe and the most insane chocolate almond croissant with Robin! #948 Painted pianos in old town meant for public serenades. #949 One last night of fun {pizza and ice cream with time to play of course}. #950 Rainbows...
Summer Postcard
Hey there! So this is where I've been, and the view is amazing! I have had chance to stand on this mountain many times before and it never gets old. As I find my way back to sea level this week, I don't want to forget this time with my family and the view from the...
Multitude Monday
Counting 1,000 Gifts... #926 Sisters who are friends...most of the time. #927 A first time pony ride with big smiles. #928 Lunch with Robin. #929 More ice cream than I really should be eating....it is so good! #930 Meeting other bloggers with a passion to use...