Reasons to Smile: People Who Are Making a Difference
Right this very moment, my long-time friend the Reverend Scott Alexander, is bicycling through the range lands of Oklahoma on a trip from Pacific to Atlantic that has, so far, included grueling temperatures–both hot and cold–long ascents and descents over majestic mountains, raging thunderstorms, and distances of over a hundred miles a day. Who does…
Read MoreSunday Poetry: The Unrestrained Innocence of Your Intentions
Welcome to Sunday Poetry. If this is your first visit you can read about the purpose and inspiration of my Sunday poetry blogs here. From my Facebook page, some of you know I had surgery this week on a recalcitrant knee and am now in full recovery mode. For fun I decided to see if I could find…
Read MoreLists: Mysteries That Haunt Me
Life is just filled with unanswered questions, isn’t it? Some people see the world as one big mystery. They might be content the’ve found part of an explanation, but they are always certain a complete answer is hovering just outside their reach. “Sure, after careful research I built my house out of stone, but now I…
Read MoreThe Write Way: The Secret Writing Life of Author Diane Chamberlain
A warm welcome to Diane Chamberlain and many thanks for her willingness to share writing tips today. I’ve interviewed Diane at Southern Exposure before, but today Diane has agreed to talk more specifically about the way she writes. Her newest book The Good Father just arrived at bookstores, so I thought it would be fun…
Read MoreSunday Poetry: One Woman Trusts Herself with Treasure
Welcome to Sunday Poetry. If this is your first visit you can read about the purpose and inspiration of my Sunday poetry blogs here. Today’s poem, Her Head, by poet Joan Murray, celebrates the courage and strength of women. Since I’m presently reading Cutting for Stone, set in Ethiopia, this had particular resonance for me. It’s a reminder…
Read MoreContests and Giveaways: Bonuses for Readers
I’m back from two weeks of searching for a new place to live. We “think” we may have found the right spot, but so far, no house, so no announcement. Having the freedom to move anywhere we can afford is daunting and exhilarating at the same time. All those options! Meantime, my wonderful friends are…
Read MoreAuthor Sandra Dallas and True Sisters
Today as a special treat I’m delighted to introduce my friend Sandra Dallas. Sandra and I met at the Houston International Quilt Show where both of us were signing books for a wonderful vendor, Linne Lindquist of Craftman’s Touch, who was always happy to have us back. Sandra and I spent several Novembers chatting and signing…
Read MoreSunday Poetry
Sunday Poetry will be back next week. Meantime, let Emilie know if you have a poem you would like to see here. Or a favorite poet.
Read MoreAngels All Around Us
I’m sitting in someone else’s home looking out at a million dollar view and thinking about how many wonderful people there are in this world. You’ve met them, too, but just in case you’ve forgotten? There are angels all around us. Let me tell you about the angels I’ve met in the past 24 hours…
Read MoreFrom Hither to Yon
Just popping on to say I’m in the middle of two weeks of back to back of trips. I just returned from one (Asheville, NC and Roanoke, VA) where I hobbled through my agenda having injured my knee just before leaving. Luckily a friend had crutches to loan me, and we had a knee brace…
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