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 October

Happy October friends! I think L.M. Montogomery said it best, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."  Anne of Green Gables What I’m Loving is a currated list I have been making monthly because I love a good linked list from all my favorite people...

 Happy September! Fall! Back to School Supplies! IU Football! I'm excited for all the things!  What I'm Loving is a currated list I have been making monthly because I love a good linked list from all my favorite people online. As per usual, some of these links are...

What I’m Loving for Back to School

Welcome back to What I’m Loving for Back to School!  I curate this list because I LOVE a linked list with favorite things.  A few of these links will be affiliate links which means when you click and purchase something , at no extra cost to you, I get a small...

What I’m Loving This Summer

Welcome back to What I’m Loving summer! I curate this list each month because I LOVE a linked list with favorite things.  A few of these links will be affiliate links which means when you click and purchase something , at no extra cost to you, I get a small...

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...

Are You Afraid?

Then, after an awful pause, the deep voice said, "Susan." Susan made no answer but the others thought she was crying. "You have listened to fears, child," said Aslan. "Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them. Are you brave again?" "A little, Aslan," Said Susan. from...