Hallelujah

by | Dec 8, 2010 | Miracles

I’d heard about this “flash mob” singing in a mall food court and today my aunt sent me the link. What I love about this is that they didn’t sing Jingle Bells or White Christmas. They sang the Hallelujah Chorus and it’s magnificent. And...

Poetry

by | Dec 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

I’m taking a bit of a break from fiction writing while I wait to hear back from Jamie. I plan to tackle y books the week after Christmas when I have some holiday time off. But since words are forever calling out to me, I found myself fiddling with poetry...

The Year Without Dogs

by | Dec 6, 2010 | Uncategorized

Jim and I have spent most of our marriage in the company of three dogs. Today marks the anniversary of the death of the last of those three. My Sammy. This is a difficult day and a liberating day at the same time. Difficult because the memories are still strong and...

A Good Birthday!

by | Dec 3, 2010 | Reading

I enjoyed a delightfully book-filled birthday. I got the latest Jan Karon book, two by Francine Rivers, the full Chronicles of Narnia (which I’ve read, but didn’t own) and a Guide to the Biblical Truths in Narnia. Jackpot! There were other, lovely gifts,...