6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (301+ words) When my husband Brent and I went on an Alaskan cruise, one of our excursions took us out to Betton Island via a motorized ocean raft. This island is a part of the Tongass National Forest—America’s largest national forest,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (299+ words) One of the most impressive things about sitting on a jury is watching the court reporter. I’d like to think that I am someone who can fully focus when the need arises, but I will admit my mind’s propensity to…...

2+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (570+ words) I recently had a brand new experience—jury duty. Without getting into a lot of details, I’ll just say that it was mostly interesting, and the process had the overall effect of making me appreciate our American legal system. One…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (146+ words) National Weather Service forecast: Expect highs in mid-30s Jan. 27-29 but freezing temps at night to continue Stepping Stones teams with churches to provide shelter for women and children Salvation... Ministries provide snowstorm shelter at downtown Murfreesboro churches 'so no one suffers…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (363+ words) When I was growing up, we watched a lot of sitcoms which had a live audience, since it was a popular format for television in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Of course, the live TV audience dates to even earlier…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (430+ words) In "Remember", the third book of my middle-grade series of fantasy fiction, I created a character named Gus who has two magical powers, and one of them (spoiler alert…) is time traveling. Gus explains to Dooley, my protagonist (and beloved,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (564+ words) As we wrap up the busy month of May, I’ve noticed a popular verse frequently appearing around this time of year. Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not…...