Liebster Award
I was surprised this weekend to find a message in my Inbox that I had won a Liebster Award…? Yes, that’s a question mark. I had never heard of it before this weekend and quite honestly thought it...
View ArticleWelcome to the Incourage Writer's Group
Reblogged from The Writer's Tapestry: So, you wanna be a writer, eh? Writing is a balancing act, between life and honing your craft, conferences and classes, building a writing platform vs. a life...
View ArticleWeekend Links 2/15/13
Have you started your Christmas shopping? I’m almost done. If you find a little extra time this weekend, I’d like to recommend checking out these links that I found this week. Adoptive Mom’s...
View ArticleWriter’s Block and Seasonal Affective Disorder
It seems the more I feel like I should be writing, the less I feel like writing. I am thankful that writing is not my full time job, because I’d definitely go hungry. I admire people who can write for...
View ArticleTop 10 Things I Experienced on My Quest to Find Aliens
Because every moment of my life has to have a back story (ask my husband), I must fill you in on a few things before getting to the really good stuff. For the past 10 years (or so), David has attended...
View Article(in)RL 2013
Liberty, Sherah, Rachel, Tonya, Debbie This weekend was the (in)RL conference. Haven’t heard of it? Oh, you’re missing out if you’re a Christian woman seeking community, because that’s what it’s all...
View ArticleSunday Scribblings: Fuzzy
On Sundays, I participate in Sunday Scribblings, a weekly writing prompt challenge. There are no rules within the challenge, however I am imposing the same rules that I follow for Five Minute Friday:...
View ArticleFive Minute Friday: Comfort
The rules: Write for five minutes. No editing, revising, or over thinking. Just write. Today’s Topic: Comfort START Somehow I got out of the habit of not writing for Five Minute Friday. I actually...
View ArticleMemories All Alone
I’ve come to the realization that my memory has suffered a setback that doesn’t seem to be recoverable…and it’s incredibly depressing to me. I have long found pleasure in the thoughts, experiences,...
View ArticleMemories of Shelton
I’ve put off writing this post for nearly a week now. I wanted to write it when my emotions were still raw and on the surface so that I didn’t forget my feelings. That’s my biggest fear – forgetting...
View ArticleThe Little Black Dress Club & The Windy City
You think you know someone pretty well, but then you spend two 9-hour bus rides, two nights in a hostel and walk 20 miles with them, and you see a whole other side of that person…the good, the bad,...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Nashville Rollergirls
The Nashville Rollergirls are Nashville’s finest women on wheels. The roller derby of the 70′s and 80′s has made a comeback in the last 5 years or so, and it has turned into quite an athletic sport....
View Article31 Days of Nashville – The Loveless Cafe
The Loveless Cafe is another one of those timeless favorites that both tourists and residents of Nashville enjoy visiting. It’s a bit off the beaten path and outside of Nashville proper, but we still...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Mall Memories
All across America, the concept of “the mall” is changing. It’s not just in Nashville. Most everywhere is going away from the one indoor building holding multiple stores to the multiple buildings in...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Cori’s DogHouse
If there is a combination of ingredients to be topped on a hot dog, then Cori’s probably has it. I first discovered Cori’s at their first location in Mount Juliet back when David and I were still...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Centennial Park
The hub of Nashville events can be found in Centennial Park. Most weekends when the weather is pleasant, there’s usually an event going on somewhere in the park. There’s a huge amount of open space...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Adventure Science Center
Way up on the hill behind Fort Negley, facing Nashville’s beautiful skyline is the Adventure Science Center where children of all ages can spend a day learning about many areas of science and have...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Theatres
Nashville is home to numerous theatres (and theaters), both performing arts and the big screen. The majority of our big screen theaters are fairly standard like you’ll find in most cities where you...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Big Brothers Big Sisters
At one point or another, I’m sure you’ve heard of Big Brothers Big Sisters in some form or fashion. If not, let me introduce it to you and share my story. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonprofit...
View Article31 Days of Nashville – Monell’s
Photo Credit: Michael Kappel Monell’s offers a unique dining experience, called Family Style Dining. The name says it all, really. It’s almost like a buffet, but the buffet comes to your table instead...
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