"Go out there and be as happy as a bird with a french fry." Jan Karon For those of you who do not yet know the joy of speaking Southern, this is a very classy lady's way of saying, "Seize the day!" Spoken as an encouragement from one character to another in Jan Karon's stellar… Continue reading Seize the french fry!
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After a long career writing for local newspapers — and, on rare occasions, for publications such as The Washington Post — Nora is enjoying a second wind as an innkeeper. She still blogs and does writing projects of special interest. She lives in Appalachia with her husband and a dog named Finn, who is beside himself with joy when the family's daughters have college breaks.
No need for accusers
"Tell me that I'm not forgotten. Show me there's a God who can be more than all I've ever wanted. ... Tell me something that might save my life." Sidewalk Prophets' "Save My Life" "Did you read the paper?" my husband asked. I knew from the tone of his voice there would be… Continue reading No need for accusers
Gen Z’s Next Top Model?
"Blessings upon all that hate contention, and love quietnesse, and vertue, and Angling." Izaak Walton No, this isn't a blog devoted to Izaak Walton. I just couldn't stop thinking about yesterday's quote -- so much so that I looked up his Wikipedia bio and his top 25 quotes. How can you not like a guy… Continue reading Gen Z’s Next Top Model?
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