Posts Tagged ‘christmas’
Still – a little bit of Christmas?
My Christmas decorations are packed away except for this framed 12 Days of Christmas collection. I love it so much that I think I’ll let it linger a little longer. Is there a rule against that? The cards depict the original wooden 2 by 4-foot “cards” that were designed and painted by local artist Mary…
Read MoreThe Church of Whoville
I’m fairly healthy, but I do run over to a hospital in Mobile every month or so for an infusion of glitter that keeps me sparkly. They’ve recently moved the location of the unit I use into the Cancer Center. As you can imagine, sitting in the waiting room two days before Christmas with those receiving…
Read MoreBeing Spectacular is exhausting
This is a story I was asked to write and will read for my church’s community Christmas event, Carols on the Bluff, in Fairhope, Alabama on Saturday, 14th at 4pm, overlooking Mobile Bay. Everyone is invited. If you’re out of town, hum a few carols to yourself. We’ll miss you. Due to her competitive nature…
Read MoreOrnament Detox
I had to take drastic measures to control the stress of Christmas, even if it meant giving up one of my favorite traditions — for this year only. – this story can be found in Lagniappe News. I’m feeling out of sorts this Christmas season. It’s not because I started December off with a violent…
Read MoreFox 10 Interview
I’m in the last stretch of promoting “Bringing Christmas Home.” It has sold out at every single location so far. I’m busy restocking and accepting online orders. Here’s the interview I did on Studio 10 with the local Fox News station. Joe Emer is a wonderful host and I always have fun when I’m there.…
Read MoreWhy should I give your child a toy?
The ticket to enter the party was a new toy. Another event encouraged us to, “Bring canned goods.” It sparked a quiet conversation. Toys, food, clothing and money are all desperately needed. Our tender hearts want to give, especially during the Christmas season, but this year, there’s a different stir amongst the givers. Multiple news…
Read MoreLaunch party photos
I’m blessed to have been nurtured by the most creative city in the world. Fairhope Alabama has always supported those of us who write, paint, sculpt, dance or sing. There’s something about the humid air of Alabama mixed with the sunsets of Mobile Bay that encourages us to create. And yet again, my dear friends…
Read MoreIt’s here! Bringing Christmas Home
The new book is here! I’m so excited to share my new Christmas book with you. Bringing Christmas Home began as a short newspaper story, 10 years ago, and received so much attention, I always knew I wanted to expand it into a longer book. I’m thrilled with the way the cover turned out. The artist…
Read MoreTwo stories — one front page!
For those of you who have been reading my blog for a long time, you’ll remember this story about my husband’s grandmother Mimi. I love it so much, that I’ve rewritten it (I had to shorten it actually) and am using it for this Sunday’s column, which happens to fall on Christmas Day. I’ll…
Read MoreFairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade — 2016
It was so exciting doing the live broadcast with Mark Swalley on WABF 1220 AM. We were perched on the balcony at Page and Palette Bookstore, which was a great spot to watch. The pin on my hat is my husband’s grandmother’s Christmas bells. There were over 50 groups and organizations that participated in…
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