much-afraid

much-afraid

Most people may never know, because I can make a brave face when I need to. But I think you should know that deep inside, I am Much-Afraid. I’m not afraid of dark nights, or big storms. I’m not afraid of being home alone or even of poverty. I am not afraid to stand my…

organizing books

organizing books

Through much of high school and college, I worked in a library. In spite of that, I’m rather, shall we say, unconventional in my book organization. No Dewey Decimal system for this ex-librarian! For me, it’s purely a matter of things looking well organized.

Fox in Socks

Fox in Socks

One evening found me in the kitchen with two 20-something friends, passing a book from hand to hand, one we each read aloud with gusto. Three people meant three complete read-throughs, but not a single complaint. What was the book? Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss. Who could resist a tongue-twister that has its own…

Walking On Water

Walking On Water

When I was a little girl, I told everyone that I wanted to be an artist when I grew up. As I got older, I realized that my truer passion was writing. At that point, I decided I wanted to marry an artist when I grew up (that way, he could illustrate my books!). Though I still…

A Women’s Resolution?

A Women’s Resolution?

In the fall of 2010, I had the privilege of watching the very first pre-showing of the movie Courageous during my internship at Focus on the Family. It was a night that changed my life. As I walked out of the theater, I began asking the promoters and Courageous staff what they were going to…

in which we like to talk about books (the third annual March of Books begins!)

in which we like to talk about books (the third annual March of Books begins!)

I like to talk about books.  If it didn’t already come up naturally with everyone I know, it would be the perfect thing to ask when conversation lagged: “What books have you been reading lately?”  (Or, as is more likely for me and other young moms and students, “What book are you trying to make…

The End.

The End.