About the Book Award-winning author and journalist Karen Patterson brings to life her most personal account to date: the true story of her family, whose lives were forever altered by Hitler’s war. Abandoned to foster homes during the Great Depression, Gladys grew to be a strong woman with an independent spirit. Then she met Red,… Continue reading “Allies Forever” by Karen A. Patterson: A Book Review
Whenever I feel like sewing a new item without having to go to all the trouble of drafting a complicated new pattern, I always turn to sewing aprons. Aprons are easy to make and do not require much fabric. They also can look quite pretty. And if you do happen to mess something up, it… Continue reading Ruffles, Lace, and Aprons: My Three Little Sewing Adventures
Introduction Welcome to part 1 of the Poetry Basics series! In this blog series, I will be walking you through the basics of writing poetry and sharing helpful tips that I have picked up from more than ten years of penning poetic pieces. Today’s post is on Inspiration, Ideas, and Helpful Resources. Let’s hop right… Continue reading Poetry Basics 1: Inspiration, Ideas, and Helpful Resources
Introduction More than a hundred years ago an expedition set sail for the continent of Antarctica. The plan was to be the first to cross the polar continent. What they were to accomplish, however, was something far different. Yet, ironically, this failed expedition is remembered more than one that completed the first crossing of Antarctica… Continue reading We Have Seen God In His Splendors: Shackleton’s Amazing Voyage
