Twelve years ago, I moved from New York City to a much smaller city in Florida. More of a small town, actually. I welcomed the fresh air, the slower pace, and the improved quality of life. But I also needed to make some adjustments… About a week after...
I’ve recently been thinking about black holes. According to Wikipedia, black holes form when heavy stars collapse at the end of their life cycle. Many astronomers believe black holes exist in the centers of galaxies. Especially intriguing is that a black hole is...
Before I began blogging last year, I spent several months reading a variety of blogs. I subscribed to book review blogs, political blogs, spiritual blogs, and blogs for writers. I read posts written by those who had just entered the blogosphere, and posts written by...
I’ve won my first blog award from Alanna Klapp, of The Chipper Writer! Alanna was instrumental in helping me start my own blog by reconnecting me with Laura Christianson, the Blogging Barista. Here's how it works: 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the...
Another ruler has fallen. Hosni Mubarek, President of Egypt, stepped down this week after almost thirty years of rule. He joins a long list of deposed dictators throughout history. Mass unrest in his country left him few options, despite his assurances that he would...
I am thrilled to announce that the picture book series, Faith Basics for Kids, has been released by Standard Publishing. This series has been an especially dear project for me for the past several years, and to hold the first two books in my hands is a true joy. I am...
It’s been a tough few weeks for me when it comes to our four-legged friends. We had to say goodbye to our rescue boxer, Lacy, on Christmas eve. My editor for One Year Alone with God said goodbye to two of her pets this past month. And just this afternoon, a friend...
When I was fourteen years old, I won a set of encyclopedias in a contest run by the local newspaper. This was in the ancient days before computers – personal or otherwise. I was so proud of that new set. You would have thought I’d won London’s crown jewels! It...
The National Bureau of Economic Research has declared the recession to be over. According to their data, it ended in June, 2009. But don’t be surprised if fourteen million unemployed people disagree. Still, even for those who have found jobs and are part of the...
Ahhh…new year, clean slate, new beginning. Twelve months of potential. But not everyone is optimistic about the future. Some say that if the past is any indication, we’re in for big trouble in 2011. Newspaper headlines from 2010 brimmed with accounts of disasters. We...
Fences, Walls, or Guardrails? I’ve been thinking lately about fences, walls, and guardrails, and the way we can...
The Limbo Dance of Life: Bend or Break? Almost no one dances the Limbo anymore. But in life? These days life is...
An Anole Named Ava Anyone who has lived in Florida or anywhere else in the southeast region of the United...