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Amelia Island Florida

This time of year many people are lucky enough to be heading to Florida as an escape from cold weather. Here is part of a travel article I wrote about a magical place that is not in Orlando.  It was helpful to visit the place to become stimulated with ideas and details about what to include in... Continue Reading →

Lauren Petersen-Miss Central IN

Lauren Petersen is one of the most ambitious young women I've met. She has much going for her. Read this and be amazed. ** It may seem as though competing in pageants is becoming old hat, so to speak, for Lauren Petersen. During the past couple of years, the Bluffton native has won the title... Continue Reading →

Lynn Yager — Model A owner

If you drive around Ossian, Indiana, this summer and see a Model A approaching, don't worry. You have not been hurled back through time. It is Ossian residents Lynn E. and Carolyn Yager driving one of their two classic cars around town. Lynn E. Yager was not always interested in old cars. Prior to purchasing... Continue Reading →

Knives, Forks, and Spoons –Which One are You?

As a Christian, I believe in sharing my faith. Each Sunday a devotion will be posted here to help communicate God's love for each of us. ** "Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity, which she... Continue Reading →

Helen Blackledge–WWII survivor; esteemed Hoosier educator

Helen Blackledge, 103, of Fort Wayne has had some difficult times in her life— things that most of us will probably never have to endure. Yet, she has never given in to discouragement or the wonder of waking up each day. Helen Blackledge was born on August 24, 1907, in Allen County. She grew up... Continue Reading →

Bob Milton–Teaching with Dedication

My esteem for teachers has increased after working in a public middle school. Bob Milton is to be commended for his dedication to students. ** “If I were starting out today as a college freshman, I still would go into teaching because that’s who I am.”  Bob Milton made this statement at the beginning of... Continue Reading →

A Recent Meeting with My Mentor

A Chance to Meet My Mentor! People often ask me how I got started writing children’s books. Michelle Medlock Adams is one of the best Christian children’s book writers you’ll find. She taught a class a few years ago at Taylor University-Ft Wayne on children’s writing. She suggested to the class that if they had... Continue Reading →

Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia

The school where I work has been keeping me busy in the library. Tons of Newbery award winning books are being checked out and read. That’s great! Those are some of the best books available to kids. But when you don't need to read a book for school, maybe you’ll want to check out one... Continue Reading →

Speaking at Allen County Public Library

  On June 3, 2010, I spoke to a group of homeschoolers at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This lovely facility has been a favorite of mine since it opened in 2007. It is spacious, aesthetically appealing with a great hall that reminds one of the dining hall in Harry Potter... Continue Reading →

Are You a Dreamer?

  I’ll be speaking tomorrow at the Allen County Public Library (downtown Fort Wayne) to middle schoolers on the subject of creating dreams. The 45-minute talk begins at 1pm. This is a passionate subject for me – I believe every person on earth needs to dream and keep dreaming all of their lives. It is... Continue Reading →

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