Stop and Smell the Mountain Laurel

Stop and Smell the Mountain Laurel

“Wait! Let’s stop here a few minutes and sit by the waterfall.” Waterfall? I was 25 feet or so ahead of my husband on the trail when he called to me, and his words stopped me in my tracks. I turned and headed back down the hill I was already climbing. Wow. How did I...
Adventures in Frog-Eating

Adventures in Frog-Eating

If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.Mark Twain Meet my grandfrogs—Smeagle and Gorf (pets, not delicacies). Perhaps you’re...
Happily Ever After?

Happily Ever After?

Can I let you in on a little secret? I’m writing my first book. I’ve wanted to be a writer from the time I was a little girl. My friend, Heather, and I were quite ambitious as children. We once started a petition to have the old Thompson house rebuilt as a point of...
When God Interrupts

When God Interrupts

“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” As mentioned in a previous post, I have established a practice of writing three pages first thing every morning. I got out of the habit for the last several months while it seemed that...