It’s #Fiction Friday and since it’s almost Easter, what better story is there to write about then Peter Rabbit? I have such fond memories of this book as a child and also later in life as a mother reading it to my kids. No one can resist the adventures of the mischievous rabbit Peter. As I became a ... Read More about #FictionFriday and Peter Rabbit
How to Preserve Family Photos
In today’s quick paced society, people often ask me what I think is the most important component to preserving their family history. The answer is simple. Photographs! It is true that one picture is worth a thousand words…or can tell a hundred stories. There is documented evidence of early forms of ... Read More about How to Preserve Family Photos
A Serendipitous Moment: Frankfurt Germany Chef
The worst part about going on a wonderful and memorable trip is preparing to come home. I like to spend the last night before we fly out in a nice, simple, clean hotel as close to the airport as possible. This makes it easy to get up in the morning and prepare to leave. I always utilize reviews on ... Read More about A Serendipitous Moment: Frankfurt Germany Chef
#FictionFriday in Connie’s Corner
It’s #FictionFriday in Connie’s Corner where I hope to share with you some of what I’m currently working on in my writers studio as well as reviews and text cuts from interesting books or articles that I’ve read. Much of what I have written personally, in the way of fiction, relates to children ... Read More about #FictionFriday in Connie’s Corner
Do Not Fear
Aaron was little when we moved from our tiny rental mobile home off Netarts Bay up to a small house in the wilderness above Beaver (Oregon) along the Nestucca River. Here we could have a garden, animals and more room for our growing family. We were the last house on the road before it became a dirt ... Read More about Do Not Fear
Passport Photos: Do and Don’t
PASSPORT PHOTOS ARE AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF SECURING YOUR PASSPORT. I FIRST POSTED THIS ARTICLE IN MARCH OF 2014. HERE IS AN UPDATED VERSION TO MEET FEDERAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES. Click here to see the new post. I absolutely hate having my picture taken so when I needed to apply for a new ... Read More about Passport Photos: Do and Don’t