Congratulations!!!

Finally, Blogger is cooperating!

I would like to extend a huge congratulations to all the Golden Heart finalists, with a Special Shout-out to Passion's Slaves own


Pamela Bolton-Holifield/LOUISA CORNELL for LOST IN LOVE


It's a brilliant story, Pam, and we wish you every success!

Spring!

This is spring in our neck of the woods. We'll move straight from ice storm warnings to "cleaning parties", as in "Hurry up and clean the downstairs--we're under a tornado watch and we'll have all the neighbors over later."

The kids straighten. . . . I make nachos. It's good to have crunchy foods during a storm.

Has anyone spied their first flower of spring yet? Our hyacinths are blooming, and the yard smells lovely.

A Blessed Easter

This is my favorite Easter book; I don't think you need children in the house to fall in love with the story or the illustrations (although children are a lovely excuse to read it over and over).

In this season of hope, I love the simple, powerful theme: Never give up on your dreams.

I hope everyone has a peaceful Easter weekend.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This is how we roll at this house. Cartoons, anime, and Robin Hood rule!

Hope a bit of the Irish brightens your Monday.