Christmas Author Lunch
I was in Seattle yesterday for our annual author lunch with local writers. Christina Dodd hosted the event in her new downtown condo, and my long-time friend, Linda Lael Miller, made the trip over the mountain pass from Spokane for the party. It’s always fun to gather together, share our favorite recipes (most of which came from a local deli!) and receive updates and business news. I came home inspired and uplifted, and really, isn’t that what friends are for? Read more
How Many Days ’til Christmas?!?
I always feel a slight sense of panic after Thanksgiving. It's less than a month until Christmas. I've barely started my shopping, baking, or thought about my Christmas cards. Every year I swear I'll get started early and breeze through the holidays. Ha! Every year it’s the same thing . . . but deep down I love it. I'm heading off to Seattle to meet a friend and shop and then go out to dinner. Revisions can wait an extra day . . . it’s the holidays, after all.
My Favorite Dessert
I am blessed. There are no two ways about it. In fact I have so many blessings that I keep a tally of them in a book I call My Ode to Joy. Every morning I write down five things for which I’m most grateful, and the list is miles long.
I have a new entry to add today. I’ve been asked to be one of the pie judges for PARADE magazine’s All-American Pie-off. I had to read the e-mail three times to believe they had asked me.
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A Perfect Compromise
Wayne and I have reached a conclusion that could quite possibly save our marriage. We can’t shop at Costco together. He races through the warehouse, weaving the cart in and out of those aisles like a NASCAR driver. I, on the other hand, enjoy a leisurely stroll down the aisles. I come to a complete stop at the book section and often spend as long as ten to fifteen minutes looking at the movies and music offerings. And now that the Christmas goodies are on display, well, I could be in the store a full hour, perhaps longer. Wayne is in and o Read more
Letter from a Reader
If you’ve ever heard me speak, you know I often read comments from letters I’ve received from my readers over the years—comments that almost always bring a smile. I’ve got a new one to add to the list and thought I’d share it with you.
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Dedicated to . . .
I hope no one minds if I brag a bit. My knitting and writing friend, Christina Skye, dedicated her book, A HOME BY THE SEA, to me. This is a follow-up to Christina’s story in KNITTING DIARIES, which was published earlier this year.
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