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books, romance

“Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 11 LIVE

Link here to read Chapter 11. Or, scroll to the bottom of the link to access earlier chapters. Chapter 11 of my new novel "Suspended Aggravation" is live and FREE, as are earlier chapters in this serialized magazine release. A quick look: After sneaking off to a dinner date in West Liberty, Gabe and Allie… Continue reading “Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 11 LIVE

books, romance

“Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 10 live, FREE

Link to Chapter 10 here. Need a break? Chapter 10 of my new book is live and the link is FREE. (Previous chapters can be accessed at the bottom of the chapter, too!) A quick look at this week's post in this serialized release: A new photo circulating the ether stirs things up to the… Continue reading “Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 10 live, FREE

recipes

Water soup, power bowls and other ways to stay out of the grocery store

“Plenty sit still. Hunger is a wanderer.” Zulu proverb When the COVID apocalypse began, our kitchen was still well stocked from a mega-shop done on March 4. At that early date, shelves were full and it was possible to go places and buy things -- lots of things. Fast forward a month and our cabinets… Continue reading Water soup, power bowls and other ways to stay out of the grocery store

community, spiritual life

Loving others — lavishly!

"I wanna live like there's no tomorrow, love like I'm borrowed time. It's good to be alive." Jason Gray, American contemporary-Christian songwriter/singer If the love of Jesus is in your heart, it can "bearly" be contained. Put a bear in your car, your window, your doorway or on your porch. That's one of the newest… Continue reading Loving others — lavishly!