Faith-filled Blog
Faith-filled Blog

Today is Moving Day at our House

We move today ...<< MORE >>

Funny Video by a Writer - For Writers: Editing Letter

This made me laugh! Do I have to make a music video before my next book comes out??<< MORE >>

I'm Back to Blogging

As you could see from yesterday's entry, I'm back.  ...<< MORE >>

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Virtual resources vs. Paper

Teachers all over the US are looking at their files and resource books, wondering if they really need to keep ALL of them.  ...<< MORE >>

Taking a short vacation from the blog

I am so looking forward to this next chapter in my life! I can't wait to share it with you. << MORE >>

Saturday's Book Recommendation: Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen

I read this book in a few short days. I'm not sure why I grabbed it from among many books I've been wanting to read, but it was perfect timing.  I read the book during Passover. Our Lutheran church celebrates the Seder which is the setting for The Devil's Arithmetic. That certainly helped pull me into the book!  I could taste the bitter herbs with Hannah. 
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: School Library Journal

School Library Journal has a great website for teachers. I usually browse through the site at home, during my free time, because I love surfing the internet. At school, I get their e-newsletter, which also leads me to articles and more specific parts of their site and other related sites.<< MORE >>

Blog for People Like Me (who aren't great at grammar, but freak out about the public abuse of it anyway)

As someone who recently erased an apostrophe at Buffalo Wild Wings, won't shop at some stores because of their blatant lack of grammar and spelling, and almost thinks it's worth it to wet her pants rather than use a restroom at a gas station with spelling and punctuation errors, I found a blog that alternately makes me laugh and raises my blood pressure. << MORE >>

Saturday's Book Recommendation: Charlie Needs a Cloak by Tomie dePaola

Whenever I see a Tomie dePaola book, it gives me the same warm feeling. Tomie dePaola is consistently able to deliver delightful artwork (love his style!) and a nice story. << MORE >>

Saturday's Book Recommendation: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

I just finished "reading" this book. I actually listened to the audio version, which I highly recommend. Had I read the paper version, I'm sure I would have read and reread phrases, enjoying the lyrical quality. However, the audio version was so enjoyable, I hope you get a chance to hear it.<< MORE >>