What a month it has been! I keep wanting to say so busy, but I’ve developed a dislike for the word busy ever since reading that one article that pointed out it is basically a cop-out and we should actually tell people what we’ve been up to instead of sounding self-important by covering it allContinueContinue reading “A Blessed Month”
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On the Trail: Jumping Off Towns
In any search regarding the Oregon/California trails, you’ll probably come across the term “Jumping off place” or town or city, or you know, something similar – the key part being “jumping off”. It’s such a commonplace term for anyone looking at the overland trail, that it took me awhile to realize not everyone knew whatContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Jumping Off Towns”
19th Century Fashion: Part Two
See? I told you I’d come back to it! I know how you’ve been waiting with bated breath, so I’ll start right up where I left off: Super Quick Overview Part 2 1850ish – 1860ish Huge skirts with multiple petticoats, eventually replaced by cage crinolines (hoopskirts) Bright colors and silk favored Natural waistline High necklinesContinueContinue reading “19th Century Fashion: Part Two”
Dinner at 1800: Strawberry Dumplings
For this month’s Dinner at 1800, we are going on the trail! Yup, today’s recipe is from Mary Power’s diary when she was traveling to California in 1856, which means attempting to replicate it was quite an adventure. See the highlights over on Instagram! So many thank yous to my sister, Tianna, without whom, theContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Strawberry Dumplings”
Podcasts and Conferences
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 upsContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue reading “The Overland Trails: Overview”
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 whoContinueContinue reading “Turtle Mode”
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 wasContinueContinue reading “I Am With You”
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 andContinueContinue 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 beenContinueContinue reading “Next Steps”
Forest Idylls 