Tag: Kentucky Writers
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The Power of Inner Strength Revealed
Last week started off pretty hectic. We had car drama at home. Multiple vehicles in need of repair with AAA roadside assistance involved. I tried to keep a level head. My schedule rearranged to drive everyone to work, and I added an early morning workout to the mix. Feeling pretty good about myself, I made…
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Jesse
Jesse sat in the chapel quietly while the people around her stood. The people sang in chorus to a simple melody on guitar. The melody was soothing and tranquil. Jesse, however, sat in turmoil, imprisoned by her thoughts that drowned the singing in the room. Her mother had insisted that she come to the chapel.…
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Lift Up Your Face
Last year, I invited some awesome authors to a virtual writing retreat, and it turned into a prayer retreat! Meeting the women I prayed about was like Christmas morning. We shared beautiful moments, sang together, and felt blessed. Plans for another retreat are already brewing. Thanks for all the prayers!
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Mysterious Fart Jokes: Agatha Christie Style
Everyone’s talking about using AI in writing. I’m not sure where I stand philosophically, but I have enjoyed a good conversation now and then. Today, I asked ChatGPT: “I’m in the mood for a good joke. Do you know any mysterious fart jokes?” ChatGPT said: Absolutely—here’s one that’s mysterious and gassy: The case of the disappearing toot…
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Why You Shouldn’t Let Go: Faith and Life Lessons
Several years ago, my husband and I took a vacation to Disney World. As part of the vacation, we visited several waterparks (Don’t judge me. I can’t help that I love riding a raft down a slide into a pool of water). Typically, you stand in a long line to reach the top of the…
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For the Love of Reading
My love for reading began as a child. Growing up in the 1900’s, my sister and I wrote the earliest forms of fan fiction in our bedroom with Barbie dolls. Fueled by stories from library books, we crafted elaborate stories for our toys. Reading fueled our stories. I don’t just read books, I engage with…