Do They Even Like Each Other?

Aren’t road trips fun? “Give it!” “But I want to play with the spinning toy thingy.” “It’s mine!” The argument continues until the inevitable, “Mom, she won’t give me the spinning toy thingy.” What can I expect when we’ve been driving for three hours? Road trips can be hard on everyone, but what gets me…

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Giddy Gratitude

I spent this weekend at a writers’ conference. From the time I got there, through the two workshops I taught, to the spectacular dinner and closing time, I had this incredible feeling of gratitude. I kept thinking, <i>I’m so glad I’m here. </i>And you know what I meant. I wasn’t just glad to be enjoying…

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My Favorite Part of the Day

“But I want to go, too!” my little Abigail pleaded. “Please!” The desperation in her voice rang throughout the cul-de-sac. It was almost 8:00 PM, but since the sun’s been lingering till a later hour here in the Pacific Northwest, the older kids were allowed to stay outside and run like wild banshees with their…

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