I reached out to Kates soon after I moved to Maryland. She seemed hungry for friendship—taking a seat beside me on a chair or a church bench, leaning close, talking in tones that were…how do you describe a voice? Quiet. Precise. Needy. Hopeful. She invited me to visit her at her apartment, so one day […]
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My mind and heart are full right now, and when my mind and heart are full, I can write little. I must wait…wait to see what will happen, wait for developments. Pray for Ivan and me and our little one right now. I will update you more on that later. For now, I want to
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A Review, Giveaway, and Discount Code for Creative Writing Curriculum In a recent blog post, I talked about my work in developing 8th-10th grade creative writing curriculum for Christian Light Publications. After reading the post, Jen Yoder, who also happens to be my second cousin, contacted me to ask if I would consider reviewing the
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This month, my travel buddy, Charlie, stayed stuffed in the car while Ivan and I wandered past a lighthouse on Lake Erie. Apparently, I’ve outgrown him–so this round of recommendations is from me, sans Charlie. Much as I like his adorable face, he no longer influences my life. This month, I recommend: These Nameless Things
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I’ve been so busy the past couple of months, poor Charlie hasn’t gone anywhere. He’s just sat in his little cubby between my desk and the office window, no doubt feeling sorely neglected. Hopefully, he takes the message on my coaster (it says “Practice Patience”) to heart. In spite of busy-ness, we have made time
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