Books, Emotional Support Animals, Fiction, Fun, Gratitude, Life Coaching, New Release, Writing

Don’t Miss Out on the Holiday Fun!

Available Now for Preorder! Inn the Dead of Winter, book 2 in the Spirit Lake Mysteries, is now available for preorder! Click on the image below to order your copy now, and prepare for another adventure with Andie Rose, Sister Alice, and Aspen. Not all who check inn, check out. Welcome to Spirit Lake in… Continue reading Don’t Miss Out on the Holiday Fun!

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Cherish your time spent with family and friends! The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world's busy life and become more interested in people than in things.  -Thomas… Continue reading Merry Christmas

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude

Merry Christmas!

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. --Matthew 1:23

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Quotes

Christmas Truths

I've found two short quotes that speak volumes about the Christmas season. Thought I would share. How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts! ― Benjamin Franklin Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more! ―… Continue reading Christmas Truths

Family, Fun

Holiday Parade

Every year our city has a Parade of Lights during the holiday season. It was 30 degrees here in Denver, but the turnout was incredible! Despite my hands shaking from the cold, here are some of the highlights: The color guard starting off the parade. North Elementary School, one of the category winners. Of course,… Continue reading Holiday Parade

Family, Fun, Life Lessons

Black Friday

For every person who loves Black Friday, there's another that dislikes it equally as much. I'm of the latter camp. Shopping and everything that relates to "stuff" is my least favorite part of the Christmas season. I'll take the lights, the music, the uncomplicated joy of the season well before Thanksgiving--much to my husband's dismay--but… Continue reading Black Friday

Fun, Writing

Holiday Spirit

Last weekend I participated in the Harvest Craft Fair in my hometown. I look forward to it months in advance and am usually a bit bummed when it's over. Anticipation hangover. The craft fair signals the start of the holiday season with lights, music, and community. My favorite parts of the holidays. Each year I… Continue reading Holiday Spirit

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

Happy Thanksgiving

I participated in a craft and vendor show this past weekend at Harvest Fellowship Church, manning a table with my books. A writer friend of mine was there as well, her table next to mine. I'd been waiting a long time for this event, as it always promises to be a wonderful time and sets… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun, Gratitude

Merry Christmas

May be the peace of Christ be with you as you celebrate this day, the birth of our Savior, with family, encircle you in comfort if you're spending a quiet day alone, and fill all of our hearts with gratitude for those in the military who cannot be with their loved ones, and to the loved… Continue reading Merry Christmas

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Quotes

Two for the Price of One

Two quotes struck me as so profound today that I couldn't choose between them...therefore, both follow: "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!” ― Benjamin Franklin   “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!  What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”… Continue reading Two for the Price of One