Making an Indonesian Gamelan Drum

Today I’m featuring one of the crafts from my book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia. My friend Braden helped me make the Bali Gamelan Music drum.   It was a fun craft to make because all of the materials we needed were at our fingertips – oatmeal box, construction paper, yarn, brads, and a... Continue Reading →

Pam & Joe Baxter- Model A

Here is another car profile of Model A owners Pam & Joe Baxter. They belong to the Old Fort Model A Club in Fort Wayne. Sweet car and people!     Joe Baxter grew up with a Model A in his family. Joe’s dad maintained the car himself, often with Joe’s help. Joe’s dad drove... Continue Reading →

Angela Witte and her best friend

This is a story about 2 people who have a special relationship. Read it and see if you don't feel good inside because of their love for each other. They call each other “besties” This is not a referral to a pair of tweens who tweet and send numerous Facebook posts to each other. Cathy... Continue Reading →

Teaching kids to make a cookbook

On June 2, 2011, I made a presentation to a homeschooling group at Allen County Public Library downtown Fort Wayne. It was great fun talking with the group about creating their own cookbook. I used my book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia (Mitchell Lane), as a guide. The book contains 10 recipes and 10... Continue Reading →

Reflecting a Positive Attitude at any Age

I wrote this devotion a few years ago. It refers to my dad who has since passed away.  Unfortunately, I can't find any digital photos of my dad to paste here as we didn't have a digital camera before he died. If I can figure out how to paste an old one here, I will do so.... Continue Reading →

Blended Planet Pictures, Christian film making at its finest

As I’ve said before, a writer always keeps her eyes/ears open for ideas. This applies to Facebook. When my friend Larry Bower posted about his acting involvement with Blended Planet Pictures recently, I found out what this new organization is and how it is attempting to influence US culture with family-friendly films.  After reading this... Continue Reading →

A funny story from my mom in honor of Mother’s Day

This is a story Mom told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce are still in contact with each other which makes the story even sweeter. I have the best Mom in the world. Enjoy your mom today or at least... Continue Reading →

Significance of the Cross- Pt 3

Here is Pt 3 of "The Significance of the Cross." 3. At the cross we become related to one another through Jesus Christ. At the cross Jesus Christ created the church when He gave Mary and John to each other. At the cross He made us His relatives too. We can all be partners in the... Continue Reading →

Angela Witte, Mrs. Indiana, voted ‘Mrs. Congeniality’

Angela decorates Christmas ornaments with a child at Lutheran Children's Hospital in Ft Wayne IN Angela Witte- Mrs Indiana 2011 I first met Angela Witte as she was cleaning my teeth two years ago at our dentist's office. She was professional and friendly and gentle. At that time Angela had won a number of beauty... Continue Reading →

The Significance of the Cross- Pt 2

Happy Easter! Actually this is a day late as the day's activities with church and family precluded my time at the computer. I was glad for the break! I hope Resurrection Day was a blessed one for you and your loved ones. Here is Chap 2 of my article which appeared in The Lookout (Standard... Continue Reading →

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