Okay, so, I'm doing more research on the American Revolution and last night ran across a whole site devoted to Banastre Tarleton, the impetuous young British colonel who galloped all over South Carolina in 1780, wreaking havoc as he went. He's also known as the Butcher of the Carolinas for the … [Read more...] about Adventures in Historical Research
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Tagged again–counting my blessings
Today's dose of frivolity comes courtesy of my dear friend Ronie. Actually, it isn't frivolous to count our blessings, which is the theme of this one ...1. A friend who has blessed me: just one??? very recently, hmmm … Pat Shelton2. An unexpected gift: a basket full of Bath & Bodyworks products in … [Read more...] about Tagged again–counting my blessings
Market news: Jeff Gerke
I almost typed, "Jeff Gerke for President" there but thought it might be taken wrong ... :-)Anyway. Jeff is a former editor for Multnomah, Realms, and NavPress, and is currently hanging out his shingle as a freelance editor. I've seen his work in requesting revisions for one of my crit partners … [Read more...] about Market news: Jeff Gerke
Romance in SF/F over at Speculative Faith
Because my dear friend Beth Goddard is experiencing a rather severe outbreak of real life, I've agreed to take over her bi-weekly Thursday post over at our team blog, Speculative Faith. Yeah, that means I'll be pontificating even more often. Thankfully my brain has congealed from the puddle it … [Read more...] about Romance in SF/F over at Speculative Faith
… we preach Christ crucified …
… to the Jews a stumbling block [Gr: skandalon, a stone of stumbling or offense] and to the Greeks [Gentiles] foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is … [Read more...] about … we preach Christ crucified …
Surfacing
Today is the second day of school in our household, and my eldest started out the day Seriously Displeased with me.Wait, back up. Not started, precisely. He actually started the day being nervous. Today is the day, after 40+ hours of practice driving since he got his permit in January, and a … [Read more...] about Surfacing
