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As summer comes to a close, I find myself caught between what was and what’s next. I’m a homeschool mom, or so I was. For seven years, with one brief nine-month break, I homeschooled our youngest daughter, Gracie. This year she is off to public school. She is so excited. But what does this mean for me? This is a question people ask me when they hear we will no longer be homeschooling. And honestly, it’s a question I have been asking myself—a lot! What will I do with myself? W

When you don't know what to do, trust God's voice. Some days I struggle with knowing what to write. What do people need or want to hear? Today is one of those days. This post is weeks past when I wanted it to be. Statistics say I should be sending an email at least once a month. Once a week is preferable. I should be posting to my social media platforms daily or twice daily to increase my following. Market yourself! This will attract agents and publishers. But what it's not m

As a 50+ ‘young’ woman, I have learned the importance of hydration. I'm now one of 'those' people. You know them. The ones with a ChapStick on hand no matter where they are. One in the car, in their nightstand, the kitchen junk drawer, their purse... Water and lotions have also become staples in my life. We are hydrated beings after all! Medically speaking, water makes up more than half of our bodies. Our brain alone can be up to 85% water. Factors such as age, sex, overall