Here is a great way one church is helping students get started for the school year. Aren't these little ones cute? Students needing backpacks and supplies for the beginning of the school year may select one at a free carnival to be held at the 4-H park in Bluffton on August 6 beginning at 11:00... Continue Reading →
Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks interviews me for her radio show
This week Dr. Deborah Godwin-Starks interviewed me for her radio show “Let’s Talk” on WQSW-LP 100.5 FM, The Voice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We’ve done previous interviews on my books, beginning with my Chicken Soup books a few years ago. Now that I have nine non-fiction children’s books we focus on the writing of them.... Continue Reading →
Mark Weinert- Norwell High School teacher and world traveler
“My philosophy is that each kid in my classes is worth my time and effort,” said Mark Weinert, biology and chemistry teacher at Norwell High School (NHS). “I give them my best attention even if I don't feel well or they don't earn great grades.” Weinert has taught biology and chemistry at NHS since 1988.... Continue Reading →
Tribute to Laurel Clark
A few days ago my church lost a good friend to an illness. Laurel Clark was in his late 80’s but a regular attender at church who always came with his wife, Laura. He was a dedicated Christian and an avid walker. Year-round he would trek the streets and sidewalks around our town. I wrote... Continue Reading →
Mandy & I Present Demonstration of the Culture of Indonesia
Last night my daughter Mandy & I presented a talk/demo about Indonesia to patrons of the Wells County Public Library. We showed Indonesian items Mandy has brought home and talked about the importance of crafts in that culture. I then showed some of the crafts middle school students made with me for my book, Recipe... Continue Reading →
Fulbright scholarship awarded to Lauren Petersen
This article and photo on Lauren Petersen explains something I didn't know much about – Fulbright Scholarships. That’s such a great thing about being a writer – you get to learn so many things in the name of research! She is planning such a great year for herself in Poland as an English teacher. She... Continue Reading →
Judy Clausen- Value of Exercise
This story of a friend appeared in a new publication, Sr Lifestyle. It is a powerful of the effectiveness of regular exercise. Do you exercise regularly? What have been benefits to you of regular exercise? ** When Bluffton resident Judy Clausen began walking for her health 37 years ago, she had... Continue Reading →
Thanks to the US Military!
It may sound like a cliché, but I am VERY proud to be an American! Yes, we have our problems, but we are still the greatest country on earth. Today I listened to the moving song, ‘God Bless the USA.’ The accompanying video moved me to tears with photos of the twin towers, soldiers... Continue Reading →
Jori Leman hones her talent as a photographer
If you like creative photography, you’ll want to read about Jori Leman and view her talent in the photos below. For having first picked up a camera a couple of years ago, she has honed her skill at seeing the world in a unique way. Be sure to check out her website. Enjoy! ... Continue Reading →
Ally likes Selena Gomez!
I love to receive notes from students who have read my books. Here is one from a girl in 4th grade about my Selena Gomez book (Robbie Reader- Grades 2-4, Mitchell Lane) and her photo holding the book: Hi! My name is Ally. I just got done reading about Selena Gomez in the book... Continue Reading →