by Olivia | Jul 11, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Today begins a summer Wednesday series from writers I’ve had the privilege of meeting in cyberland. Nine writers will tell us what no longer scares them (but must have at one time). Welcome Erin McPherson, author of The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a...
by Olivia | Jul 9, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
Today would have been 63 years. Technically my parents were married 55 years. By the time they reached 50, my dad’s early dementia was clear to all of us, and Mom had some serious vow-keeping to live into over the next few years. Grace released Dad to wholeness in...
by Olivia | Jul 6, 2012 | Mama Says, Uncategorized
Mama did not say anything this week. She just went a little wild. Here’s a little video my brother made. ...
by Olivia | Jul 4, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Recently one of my best friends took a road trip with her dear daughter to the college lucky enough to recruit this brilliant girl. It was a quick trip there and back in a couple of days, about an eight-hour drive in each direction. They took The Pursuit of Lucy...
by Olivia | Jul 2, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
I’m the first to admit I do not understand NASCAR racing. The pits look exciting—how fast the crew does its magic and gets the driver back on the track. But going around a circle endlessly on a Sunday afternoon? I guess I’m a destination driver. The creeping cautions?...
by Olivia | Jun 29, 2012 | Mama Says, Uncategorized
Me? Personally, I like seasons. Not extreme ones, mind you, but gentle indications of movement through the seasons of my life. Mom hates winter too much to put up with it in exchange for surprises of spring and fall. Her weather report from south Florida is usually...
