How Well Can You Swim? To answer this question personally, I’d say I’m about average. In the early part of my, uh, ahem, seventies decade, I lap swim every Tuesday morning. I know the basics—back, …
Sibling Revenge
I'd like to welcome back Mary Hamilton who has a funny family story about sibling revenge. I can certainly recall some sibling revenge in my own family, growing up with three sisters! Maybe some of …
I Want to Shake Your Hand!
I'd like to welcome guest blogger and my online author friend, Lynne Basham Tagawa. You know I love these family stories and preserving them, sharing with others. Her father's story is one of …
Lullaby, Hold Me Tight
It is my privilege to welcome another author friend, guest Kimily Kay Duffield, who shares a sweet and precious family story about her first grandchild. Throughout Kimily's story, she weaves a …
Ring-a-ling, Ring-a-ling, Who’s There?
Ring-a-ling, who’s there? It’s me, Becky! Just look at this beautiful antique telephone—and it’s in my house! My mother was an antique collector, and my sisters and I have been the recipients of …
Scribbling on the Face of Jesus
Welcome to a new year! I hope all of you enjoyed a Merry Christmas. As we enter into a new year, I'd like to invite all of you into my "living room" where I will share family stories--some my own, …
Who Has the Best Christmas Tree Topper?
FOR DECEMBER YOU'RE IN FOR A TREAT--A SCAVENGER HUNT IN ADDITION TO MY REGULAR BLOG! WELCOME TO THE CHRISTMAS FICTION SCAVENGER HUNT I loved scavenger hunts as a young girl at birthday parties. …
Hidden Christmas Gifts by Patti Shene
I'd like to welcome my dear writing friend, Patti Shene, for my November blog. I purchased her Christmas novella, Cathy's Christmas Confession, about a year ago, and I highly recommend it. I love …
Do You Like Reunions?
Do you like reunions? I do! Through the years, I have attended numerous family reunions and my class reunions. I know, I know, this may not be your thing, but, well, I like them. I started …
Card Shark
I'd like to welcome my author friend, Lisbeth McCarty, who shares a heartwarming family story laced with humor and solemness. Enjoy! Card Shark By Lisbeth L. McCarty Every other Friday night, …