One of my favorite Christmas gifts was getting the brand new The Pioneer Woman Cookbook. I love this book. Not only did I read every page of Ree’s story, I also have inspected every recipe. I plan to cook through the entire book this year. Obviously I was inspired by the…

. . ..Something To Think About. . . Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to…

No, I am not talking about Belly Buttons. I am talking about restaurants. Do you like to sit inside or outside? It truly is an important question in any relationship and one that should be considered in the getting to know you phase. My husband and I have struggled with this many times…

It is Monday morning January 4, 2010. I have imagined this day. I have been thinking about it for weeks, actually months, even years. I have spent the past 25 years watching God rebuild my  family and working with Him to build a local ministry. In many ways my life, as…

One of my favorite things about last year was finding this website. Michael Hyatt–Leading with Purpose. I have learned some priceless and powerful stuff  here about social networking–blogging, twitter and facebook; about leadership and about the book publishing industry. I have truly felt that I have had my own personal…

I LOVE this week of the year. Totally LOVE it. I am sitting in my bathrobe and slippers at my kitchen table. I have a hot cup of coffee and my french doors open to the backyard. I slept until 9am. Honey, who has been up since 5:30 am is…