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Day 1404:  A Photo A Day • Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2022

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Purr-Tater does NOT like to be covered up, ever. I walked in on this last week realized I was witnessing a Thanksgiving miracle, LOL! :-)  Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and cozy Thanksgiving weekend!
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"To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant,
to enact gratitude is generous and noble,
but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven."

Johannas A. Gaertner
German-American art historian, educator, writer, poet
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Day 1391:  A Photo A Day

4/11/2022

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Evan recently found this broken-off hyacinth bud in our yard. It was light green, tightly closed, and looked ‘dead’. He encouraged me to put it into water and thought it might still bloom.
I was doubtful… and totally astonished when after about three days, it did! It made think about the power of water itself—a basic compound— essential for life, and wonder what areas could I experience transformation in by simply ‘watering’. I’m currently reading Soundtracks by Jon Acuff, and working on removing what the author brilliantly refers to as "lying, unhelpful, unkind thoughts" and replacing them with thoughts that are “true, helpful, and kind”. If I'm consistent, in time I’m hoping to see big changes. How about you? Any areas in your life that could use watering?
"Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose."
Proverbs 18:21 MSG
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Quote from "Insecurity Detox" page 127

3/10/2020

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Love this quote from Trish Blackwell's amazing book, "Insecu​rity Detox"
This quote is found in Chapter 14, Incompleteness: The Truth: God is the ultimate Validator in your life.
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Day 1339:  A Photo A Day • Mac Monday!

12/16/2019

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Can you pick out the 'real' bunny?

An excerpt from "The Velveteen Rabbit,"
also called "How Toys Become Real,"
​a children's novel by Margery Williams and
​illustrated by William Nicholson
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“Weeks passed, and the little Rabbit grew very old and shabby, but the Boy loved him just as much. He loved him so hard that he loved all his whiskers off, and the pink lining to his ears turned grey, and his brown spots faded. He even began to lose his shape, and he scarcely looked like a rabbit any more, except to the Boy. To him he was always beautiful, and that was all that the little Rabbit cared about. He didn’t mind how he looked to other people, because the nursery magic had made him Real, and when you are Real shabbiness doesn’t matter.”
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Day 1323:  A Photo A Day • My First Paid Gig for Poetry!

7/12/2019

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My poem "Your Love Heals Me" was published in the Churches of God General Conference weekly publication, "The Gem"!
Early last year my dear friend Carolyn told me she thought some of my writing would be perfect for the weekly inspirational handout she got at church, "The Gem" a publication produced by Churches of God General Conference. I finally submitted a few pieces in March. Two were rejected, but I just received confirmation that this one made it in! I received some copies and a check for $10.00 yesterday!  What an honor--  Praise you, Jesus!

For my writing friends, here's a link to their submission guidelines. They are always looking for new work.
​Check it out!
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Day 1271:  A Photo A Day • Tribute to Mom, 3

8/21/2018

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For those who’ve experienced loss, you might identify with these quotes from C.S. Lewis’ A Grief Observed, “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear,” and “The death of a beloved is an amputation.” Ironically, on this roller-coaster called ‘grieving’ we also have these powerful promises from God’s Word, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed,” Psalm 34:18 (NLT) and “[The Spirit of the Lord] has sent me to heal the brokenhearted,” Psalm 61:1 (NKJV). Amazing!
 
I purchased a device that allows me to scan Dad’s slides to my computer. I am pretty speechless to see these romantic photos of Mom and Dad, ages 21 and 26. The love and joy I see on their faces is beyond words. These were taken the week after their wedding on July 8, 1960 at the "Honeymoon Capital of the World"--- Niagra Falls!
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Outside their beautiful cabin
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Before a romantic dinner out?
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Bathing beauties
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Lake view near their cabin?
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Fun in town
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Posing for her new hubby
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The happy groom
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Beautiful newlywed
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Day 1228:  A Photo A Day • Trip to PA Capitol Building

4/19/2018

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I recently attended an incredible guided tour of the Pennsylvania Capitol Building in Harrisburg, PA with the Eastern PA Branch of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. The capital is amazingly beautiful!
(Unfortunately, I forgot my camera, so these shots were taken with my flip phone.)
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"The Capital was designed in the American Renaissance style by Philadelphia architect Joseph Huston, who envisioned the building as a 'Palace of Art'."  (Text from brochure)
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View from the gallery of the House Chamber, featuring the 35 feet square mural, "The Apotheosis of Pennsylvania" by Edwin Austin Abbey
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"Architect John Huston borrowed the Capital Rotunda's features from the Paris Opera House, including the Grand Staircase and three-tiered gallery." 
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In 1902 Violet Oakley was the first woman artist to receive a large commission for adorning a capitol building in the United States. Her incredible forty-three murals (created over 25 years) are breathtaking!
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"Designed and manufactured by Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) of Doylestown, the floor is interspersed with close  to 400 mosaics illustrating the state's history, animals, industries, occupations, and modes of transportation."
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"When Theodore Roosevelt attended the dedication of the building on October 4, 1906, he said,
'This is the handsomest building I ever saw.'"
We also got to meet and visit the studios of  Jonathan Bean and Lauren Castillo, two incredibly talented, award-winning authors and illustrators at  The Millworks.   Here are a few of their book covers (below).
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It was a fun and inspiring trip, and has me interested in writing/illustrating children's books again!
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"The Shack" Movie-- My new favorite movie of all time

7/31/2017

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Evan and I saw this at our church last night.
Beautiful, emotional, life-changing movie -- I highly recommend it!
For another post I did on "The Shack", click here
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Free E-books!

5/5/2017

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"As you may know, our goal is to change the culture by publishing great books with strong moral values. We do not consider LPC to be a "Christian publisher," although most of our authors and editors would probably call themselves Christians....
We are excited to announce that this week nine LPC titles finaled in the 2017 Selah Awards. The Selah Awards are presented to books within Christian publishing that are considered excellent within their genre..."
Wanted to spread the word about an incredible service offered by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. They offer free and discounted e-books by award-winning authors. I learned of this service while reading one of Ann Tatlock's books, Every Secret Thing. It was an incredibly enjoyable and moving read for me, not only because of Ann's incredible writing, but because I lived in the setting of the book (Wilmington, DE) for 18+ years!  Ann is one of my new favorite authors-- she's won numerous awards and I can't wait to read more of her books. Maybe you'll find a new favorite author through LPC, too!

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Day 1108:  A Photo A Day • Mac Monday (and a poem)!

5/1/2017

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​My friend Susan Miller wrote this precious poem about Mac. We LOVE it!  To see more of Susan's writing, visit her blog at Sue's Nook
She participated in National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) during the month of April!  Way to go, Susan!!!
Mac's Entreaty
by Susan Witmer Miller

Guilty you say? You think 'twas me?
I'm as innocent as can be--
Waiting patiently here for you
To play like you usually do.

Chewed the couch? You think I'd do that?
I suggest that you ask the cat.
He's been acting guilty today.
Look for him in his hide-a-way.

No, this isn't my guilty look.
I'm just posing for your next book.
Get out your pencils and you pen.
Write a scene and then draw me in.
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Thanks again, Susan!
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