The Library of Sham

  Books at our House. August, 2011. Judging by Covers Once, many years ago, I visited a new friend. As she left me in her living room while she prepared coffee, I browsed her bookshelf. Picking up a old-looking copy of War and Peace, I opened the book. Inside the dust jacket was a cookbook! […]


Why I Need to be at Laity Lodge’s Writers Retreat

Running Our Boat on the Ocean. July 3, 2009. A Top Ten List A bunch of my good friends over at The High Calling are heading off to this amazing retreat next month. And they’re giving away a seat at the event! I really, really, really want to attend. (And I need to: good writers […]


Woodworking, Cake Baking, and Second Chances

Old Wood, New Wood. February, 2010. [May 28: I’m linking up with Ann Kroeker’s Food on Fridays. I encourage you to visit the delightfulness there!] Why Jesus Wasn’t a Baker My husband Rich loves to build things. It may be in his blood, as his grandfather was a master carpenter. Genetically driven or not, working […]


Woodworking, Cake Baking, and Second Chances

Old Wood, New Wood. February, 2010. [May 28: I’m linking up with Ann Kroeker’s Food on Fridays. I encourage you to visit the delightfulness there!] Why Jesus Wasn’t a Baker My husband Rich loves to build things. It may be in his blood, as his grandfather was a master carpenter. Genetically driven or not, working […]


Woodworking, Cake Baking, and Second Chances

Old Wood, New Wood. February, 2010. [May 28: I’m linking up with Ann Kroeker’s Food on Fridays. I encourage you to visit the delightfulness there!] Why Jesus Wasn’t a Baker My husband Rich loves to build things. It may be in his blood, as his grandfather was a master carpenter. Genetically driven or not, working […]