October, 1969. It was a warm, muggy night in Leary, Georgia. Around 7:15 that evening, outside a local Lions Club, a group of men were gathered, one of them preparing to enter the meeting and give a speech. Suddenly, from out of the crowd, came a voice, it's owner's hand pointed at the sky. "Look!" … Continue reading “I’m Not Saying It Was Aliens, But…”
Author Spotlight: Madeline Martin
Welcome to this month's author spotlight! Each month, I will be highlighting one author that I think you, dear readers, should know about! Not only will I tell you a little bit about them, but I will also be featuring one of their latest books and giving you some info on how you can connect. … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Madeline Martin
To The Roofs!
Welcome back, friends! After a long, relaxing summer, I'm happy to be back on the blog, sharing with you all snippets of history and encouragement. And today, for my first column back, I thought I'd share a little bit of both. 🙂 Eighty-six years ago this month, German bombers began an assault on mainland England … Continue reading To The Roofs!
Author Spotlight: Alison Stuart
Welcome to this month's author spotlight! Each month, I will be highlighting one author that I think you, dear readers, should know about! Not only will I tell you a little bit about them, but I will also be featuring one of their latest books and giving you some info on how you can connect. … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Alison Stuart
Author Spotlight: Jennifer Moorman
Welcome to this month's author spotlight! Each month, I will be highlighting one author that I think you, dear readers, should know about! Not only will I tell you a little bit about them, but I will also be featuring one of their latest books and giving you some info on how you can connect. … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Jennifer Moorman
Summer Hiatus!
Hello, friends! Just popping on here real quick to let you know my regularly scheduled "History Friday" and "Wellness Wednesday" posts will go on summer hiatus starting this week, so I can enjoy these long, hot, lazy days with my family and friends. I will still be posting any book news that arises, but my … Continue reading Summer Hiatus!
Road Trip!
A few years ago, when my daughter was around three, we decided to load up the family RV and take it on a journey across the country. We were living in Arizona at the time, and we wanted to go visit my husband's family in Illinois but also stop at several places along the way … Continue reading Road Trip!
Breaking Character
Happy Birthday to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born on this day back in 1859! Though he is most well-known as the creator of beloved sleuth Sherlock Holmes, there was so much more to the famed writer than just his enduring literary works. Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to an alcoholic father and Irish Catholic … Continue reading Breaking Character
Author Spotlight: Janyre Tromp
Welcome to this month's author spotlight! Each month, I will be highlighting one author that I think you, dear readers, should know about! Not only will I tell you a little bit about them, but I will also be featuring one of their latest books and giving you some info on how you can connect. … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Janyre Tromp
Humble Pie
Have you ever eaten a humble pie? Now, don't get me wrong. I love pie. ALL pie. Give me all your pumpkin, your cherry, your pecan, your apple, and especially your key lie. But a humble pie? I think that's the only one I could do without. Unfortunately, often times, I need it. And God … Continue reading Humble Pie