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EAVESDROP
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Small Joys–Conversations
Today (Tuesday, August 11) I have the joy of visiting via Zoom a group of book folks — people who love books. I adore talking about reading and writing, and that’s more than a small joy in my life. Share your joyful conversation subjects–hobbies, family, the outdoors, the weather, music, dogs, cats, travels. What do…
April 2018 Free Book!
I’m excited to give away a novel this month by Julie Klassen. Set in 1820 this inspirational romance will carry you via words and stories to the little town of Ivy Hill in Wiltshire, England. Our give-away copy is a new trade paperback. From the cover copy: “The lifeblood of the village of Ivy Hill…
YOUR PET! Brock
Bright Lights, Beautiful Dog – Brock Brock is a pit bull, but his owner Jeff says that he will make any close-minded person immediately change any pre-conceptions they might have about pit bulls. Brock is sweet, loving, happy and loves to run around and play. He’s great with kids, too. Join me in welcoming Brock…
Day Break
We have friends coming north to visit for the weekend. The guys are going to participate in the Walleye Jamboree. So at “Day Break” they’ll be out on the ice, fishing, but we girls will take a “Day Break” a little later on, to shop and go out for lunch. Then we’ll come home, build a fire in the fireplace, talk,…
MEASLES
Wild Word Friday! When I was almost eight years old, my family and I were visiting my maternal grandfather. My brother Bob and I called him Granddaddy. He was a wonderful grandfather, a widower, who doted on us grandchildren. While we were at his house, I started feeling rotten, really, really rotten. By the…
We surely are, Tracy!!
Beautiful. Thank you, Lord, for the world you have made for us.