Earlier this week my college roommate and sorority sister was hit by a driverless truck that had rolled down a hill, killing her and her dog instantly. Barb was a wife, a mom to two teenagers, friend to many, and a beloved member of the community. I live far away, and although she and her husband ... read more
Picturesque, Medieval Provins
The medieval city of Provins is located in the Champagne region. The city seems to have existed since before the first century AD, but it was not until the 9th century that Charlemagne sent his missi dominici (his royal representatives: the Count of Paris and the Abbé of Saint-Denis) to strengthen ... read more
Scriptures to Combat Anxiety
I used to write more vulnerable, personal posts on my blog, and that changed when I started writing books and found myself with less time. If I have an hour or two - and I rarely get more - I feel pressure to churn out pages for my latest novel, and the blog gets put to the side until I have ... read more
French Chocolate Tart
I made the most delicious French chocolate tart from the recipe book my friend gave me that has all these traditional dessert recipes - some of which I've heard of and others, which are new. Red wine cake anyone? Potato cake? I do want to try the blackberry cake too and a bunch others, but first I ... read more
Our Easter Weekend
FRANCE This weekend, we welcomed teens from the churches in Lyon, Geneva, and Brussels to participate in a jeu de piste around Paris. A literal translation would be tracking game (like dogs tracking a scent). It's a little bit like a treasure hunt, except the only treasure at the end is that you ... read more
Life in Pictures
I've been busy - can you tell by my silence? I'm prioritising book writing over blog writing because a lot is happening on that front. I hope to tell you more soon. Regarding blogging, though, as long as I can continue writing posts when the mood strikes without any pressure or deadline, it ... read more
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