I have a pair of jeans I love. When I pull them from the dryer and slip them on, they are snug and make me feel fat.But, I wear them for an hour or two, they loosen up so much I feel skinny again.We all have our sick ways, don’t we?

I have to guard what I see and read. A bad spiritual tone bugs me. I started reading a book by an artist/musician who believes in all kinds of weird spiritual stuff, and man, it’s creeping me out.Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world, but I can’t keep reading, not even for research. …

You might find this shocking, but sometims I can be offended. Gasp!! Those of you who know me well are shocked right down to your toes, I know, but yes, I get offended….Okay, not offended. Mad. When I’m treated like I’m a second grader, spoken down to and disrespected. BTW, this has nothing to do with publishing or my marriage …

My baby sister had a baby this morning. A girl. She has two of each now. Two boys, 12 and 10. Two girls, 1.5 and 0. She’s going to be raising kids for a long time. Elizabeth (Lillabeth) is on the left, eyeing peanut butter.My sister was born when I was ten. With three brothers, I desperately wanted a sister. …

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things.” Revelation 4:1 The image of the door is impacting. An entrance, a way in, …

… exhausted. I’m wore out. I feel like I did June of ’83 after pledging Phi Mu in January and being initiated in May. Burning the candle at both ends and every bit of wax in between. I spent the entire week in rewrite heaven. Will review this weekend and send to my editor. I’m still very excited about this …

I had a very lovely afternoon. I met with authors Davis Bunn and Mark Mynheir at the Sun Shoppe Cafe in downtown Melbourne.I’ve known and admired Davis’ work for years. So it was a big thrill to hang out with him. Davis is such an encouragement and classy man. Mark, a Palm Bay police officer, is a rising author who …

We’re shopping, the hubby and me, and as we round the paper aisle, Tony asks ever so calmly, “Does the guest bathroom have enough bathroom tissue?” “What did you say?” I asked.“Bathroom tissue.” I lost it. Right there. In the aisle. Could not stop laughing. Who says bathroom tissue? He might as well said, “Does the privvy have enough tissue?” …

Just a quick hello. Finished line edits today, but now have to go back through and add some layers. I do love this book and really want to make it shine. Youth Church tonight. David lead worship. He did a great job. I’m tired. I have a lot of work to do tomorrow, but get this, my body is demanding …

I left Jack at the groomers about an hour ago and now Pal is staring at the door, waiting. Writing is going slow today. I’m frustrated, but it’s because I’m in the weeds of detail and can only get out by cutting through them. Peace.