There's a country song that has been going over and over in my head this month, called Sounds Like Life to Me by Darryl Worley. Essentially the song talks about how crazy life is and how no matter how much we want life to be predictable and/or fairytale-ish, it's actually unpredictable with lots of ups… Continue reading Podcasts and Conferences
The Overland Trails: Overview
I know what you are all thinking: "Um, Jacinta, you promised us a part two of that AMAZING historical fashion overview...what on earth is this?? I've been on pins and needles ALL WEEK waiting to see how fashion changed once it hit the 1850s!" Don't worry, I haven't forgotten. Part 2 is coming next month.… Continue reading The Overland Trails: Overview
19th Century Fashion: Part One
I love historical fashion. I know. Shock. Take a moment to recover, please. All right, that's enough. But, lucky for YOU ALL LOVELY READERS, I've decided to combine my love of historical fashion and my blogging so that you also can have the benefit of learning more about clothing. No, it has nothing to do… Continue reading 19th Century Fashion: Part One
Dinner at 1800: Apple Fritters
I'm trying something new! Well, actually two new things. Wow, God has really been taking me out of my comfort zone lately. But at the same time, I am pretty excited! I feel like God recently removed another level of the fear that always tries to control my life, and it has opened me up… Continue reading Dinner at 1800: Apple Fritters
Turtle Mode
My beta readers were due to send edits back to me on April 15th. For all you writers out there, you know how nerve-wracking that is. I mean, a project you have spent months--or in many cases years--or in my case ten years--on and you finally sent it out into a cold, cruel world who… Continue reading Turtle Mode
Beef Stew Galore
I have been on the watch for a good beef stew recipe for ages. Now, when I say on the watch, take that literally. I haven't actually gone out searching for one. I just eye recipes I come across critically to decide if it might be good and I may or may not try it.… Continue reading Beef Stew Galore
I Am With You
I have found three four-leaf clovers in my life. The first was when I was about sixteen, and had just heard news that seemed devastating to a young girl. I ran out to the back of the house, crying out to God for hope, fell to my knees in my prayer, and there it was… Continue reading I Am With You
Inner Peace
God is faithful. Did you know that? A week after I hand it all over, and I get a check in the mail for an accepted submission! A submission that I sent two years ago. TWO YEARS, people. Granted, the check was for only $20 and the submission was a 250 word devotional--but that really… Continue reading Inner Peace
An Unknown Future
I know, I didn't write last week. But I had an excellent excuse - as usual. Though, I think this one is better than usual. Hard to beat, I know. So what was I doing? Well. I was having a tête-à-tête with God. Okay, okay, so it was more like He sat me down and… Continue reading An Unknown Future
Next Steps
And, after pushing myself probably more than was healthy, I finally sent my book off to beta readers around 2:00 AM on Saturday. Or would that technically be Sunday? Anyway, once the book was gone, it was like a huge load dropped off my shoulders and left only weariness in its place. It has been… Continue reading Next Steps
Forest Idylls 