The Fifty-Year-Old Question For My Deaf Sister

Sep 13, 2021

There are many moments in my books when Debbie (who can hear) wonders what Krista (who is deaf) might be thinking. The child had no language. Tantrums occurred on a regular basis, and the rest of the family tried hard via charades to figure out what she wanted. But...

GIVEAWAY! What’s Your Best Title?

Aug 29, 2019

A giveaway for readers who love fiction.  I would love your help. Sparkles from Silence needs a new title. And if you can come up with a title that resonates with me and the message of the book, you can win a $10 Amazon gift card! Here’s what’s wrong with...

I Was a Bossy Little Thing!

Oct 17, 2017

Tricia (Krista) handed me a thick file of old letters when I last visited with her. A treasure trove of our past! I’ll share little nuggets as I find them. Here is the first, my letter to Grandma, before I knew there was going to be a fourth baby. My grammar...

Picture of the Month

Sep 2, 2017

Our family photo taken just before Dad left to train for Vietnam in California. We followed a month later. Not our happiest smiles.

The Latest

Jun 20, 2017

What a month! With extra Grandma duties, writing tasks and conferences, birthdays, and graduations, this site was neglected. I still have one more wedding and writing conference for the summer, but I WILL make time to update regularly! Being able to spend time with...