Category Archives: Writing

Playing Catch-up…

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mary

As our fallish weather turns wintry, I’m ever thankful for the factors that make my life so blessed. A sweet family to care for, a cozy home in the country, a hard-working husband, many special friends, and my God who … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Mary

I’m published! *Smile* A few months ago, Shelley Ring,  my good friend and critique partner, emailed me suggesting we both submit devotionals to the Chicken Soup people. They were looking for submissions to fill their Devotional Stories for Mothers project … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendations, Christianity and Writing | 3 Comments

October Writing Retreat

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mary

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a writer’s workshop at a wonderful cabin retreat in Stark, KS with three other writers. Our gracious and sweet hostesses were authors Deborah Raney and Deborah Vogts. Here we are at the … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Interruptions

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Mary

Check out my June article, Dealing With Interruptions, at Parenting Q&A, hot off the press! ;O) Here’s the question: I’m a stay-at-home mom, but I also freelance three days a week. Balancing parenting with my writing career is more difficult … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting and Writing | 2 Comments

Parenting Q & A Column

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Mary

Doesn’t this sign capture the sad hilarity of what many people believe is the inevitably bumpy road of parenting? Let’s face it, there really is a crush of godless parenting advice out there, and sometimes I think the devil just … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Parenting and Writing | 2 Comments

May Day is Tomorrow!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mary

I’m over at Writer…Interrupted today! Come on over and read my post, “The Crafting of a Life.” It’s a sneak peek into the obsessive-compulsive life of a writer and how important it is to actively engage in real life every … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Family Ties, Parenting and Writing | 7 Comments

A stopping place for your child

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Mary

Today’s my Thursday at Writer…Interrupted. I’m musing about the incredibly delicate balancing act we mothers with “side-interests” face. Hope you come over there and share your thoughts too. On other fun topics, it’s about baby chick time again! And my … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling, Life and Writing | 2 Comments

Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Mary

A new school year always sends me into a dither…juggling fifth and third graders and a very motivated preschooler means not verra much time for moi! Not to mention the whole housekeeping OR homeschooling dilemma! But some good things have … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling, Homemaking and Writing | 4 Comments

Conflict of Passions

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Mary

Are you struggling between two heart desires? Believe me, I have been there, done that and it’s not much fun. For me, it began almost three years ago. You’ll remember many posts from me on the subject of my women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Home Schooling and Writing | 17 Comments

Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Mary

So hop on over for my musings about summer’s end…Scheduling Interruptions–Luncheon Style. Want a good recipe for all that zucchini your garden is producing? Zucchini Quiche is the best way to go…it’s easy to prepare, looks quite impressive and most … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Writing | 5 Comments