I love the mysterious, little stones that strangers and children leave on benches, mailboxes, porches. Words like Love, Believe, Courage,...

I’ve waited a long time, longer than most authors, searching for options on what to do with a book that’s sold-out, the publisher...

I sense that something big is going on, but my husband only says, “I want to let Alex and Zach do some driving today.” (They obtained...

Someone gave us a box of food recently, maybe $100 worth! My reaction, big eyes. My thought was something like What?! “No big reason,”...

After church we look up at the sky—clouds, brewing overhead. A quick decision. We’ll go to the Dollar Store, less than 10 miles away. A...

“What?!” I didn’t say it in panic. More like astonishment. When my husband and I were talking, he reminded me that some of my high school...

If the clouds, moon, stars can float, then maybe I can give up coffee. Today, my fourth day without it. Immediately upon awakening, I...

If anyone promises you that you won’t lose things or mess up if you are extra careful, don’t believe it. I watch as Alex, a visiting...

Miniature goats have taken up residence with us. Tawny and white, black and white, black and brown. They live on the side yard, fenced in...

I intentionally look around the hotel room or bedroom, trying to not leave anything behind. Do you do that, too? And do you still leave...