We all receive them in our Inbox or Snail mail. Some too-good-to-believe FREE offer. Luxury cruise. Resort getaway. Just click on the link to register. No! Don’t do it- it’s SPAM. This is what I assumed when I received an email in January from an organization called Wellspring. They offered an all-expenses-paid weekend in Oklahoma City at the Embassy Suites. …
This past Saturday, my fellow author friend, Karen Grunst and I shared a booth at a book fair. We arrived around 8:30 to setup a tent, tables, and books. Thank goodness for the tent because the wind picked up throughout the day, so we had some protection. Nothing beats fighting the elements, as you’re grabbing books, stands, and other items …
Finished reading Christmas at Sonshine Barn? Test how well you remember certain facts in the book! (If on a mobile phone, swipe on the quiz to continue. If on a laptop, click on the right arrow.)
Over six years ago, I wanted to take a leap of faith and do something out of my comfort zone. I was single, so I refused to attend events alone. I never went to the movies alone and only occasionally ate out alone. I hated feeling the stigma of singleness that I carried. So, I told myself to attend a …
Ever experienced a situation where you are helpless but have to trust God? Recently, my husband and I faced a decision where we had to surrender to God for the outcome. Our time fostering a precious boy is over. We couldn’t keep him anymore, but this outcome wasn’t what we expected. We planned on keeping him for the long term; …
Nature’s Embrace: A Family Retreat in Broken Bow As I immersed myself in the final edits of Love at The Mayo, I found myself at a crossroads: a five-day family getaway to Broken Bow loomed ahead. Should I sacrifice precious editing time to join Robert and Sadie, our goldendoodle puppy, on the annual Ward/Dausses family vacation? Ultimately, I chose to …
Rohličky are delectable Czech pastries often enjoyed during special occasions and holiday seasons. Their name translates to “little horns” or “crescent rolls” in English, referring to their shape. When rohličky won the poll, I had mixed feelings. This pastry takes two days and requires TLC as you fill each pastry. I messed up a batch last winter, so I was …
(About a four-minute read) My husband and I share a passion for cooking, especially exploring ethnic cuisines. Thanks to friendships with some Afghan families, we’ve tackled dishes like chicken biryani and borani banjan. So, when the opportunity arose to take a Mediterranean cooking class for a date night, we signed up. No messy kitchen to clean, just fun recipes to …
About a five-minute read In June, Tulsa libraries launched their annual summer reading program. Aimed for all ages, the library advocates literacy and learning for kids and adults. I signed up, as motivation to finish books I had started. I have a bad habit of starting but not finishing books. Any readers relate? In my defense, as a writer, I …
