Column: Remembering the sacrifices military families make on the homefront
My kids have grown up several miles from Fort Bragg and have witnessed just how different civilian family life is from military families
Column: 6 books to read this July that honor our military
Here are six books to help us know our military heroes better
Column: 6 books set in bookshops to read this June
In the same way that downtown is the heart of a city and bookstores its soul, one might rightly consider books to be the heart and soul of our society. They can inspire us, connect us to each other and help us sustain that which is truly important
Column: A spreadsheet saved my family summer vacation
My younger sister suggested a novel idea: What if we use a spreadsheet to organize several aspects of our vacation such as grocery-buying, meal preparation assignments and more for a week at the beach?
Column: The green thumb gene skipped me
I come from a long line of people who seem to have had no trouble whatsoever making things grow. As a matter of fact, it’s what we do. And by we, I don’t mean me.
Column: This Mother’s Day, celebrate strong mothers in film
As an avid fan of classic films for many years, I have become an admirer of unflappable women who triumph over hardships with courage and grace.
Column: 7 mystery books in houses or gardens to read this May
When a book is set in a house that is dark and scary with hidden secrets, it just grabs us and won’t let go. If you like mysteries, here are some you may like.
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Column: Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home
A lot of us do not like the thought of doing such thorough cleaning, whether it is in the spring or any other time, but it has advantages that go far beyond having a clean house.
Column: Here’s the story of my first God wink
A “God wink” is a personal happening or circumstance so fortuitous that it transcends pure coincidence and could be perceived as divine intervention
Column: When military life gets tough, don’t give up
There is no right or wrong way to be a woman, but there are so many choices and there will always be opinions.
Column: You’ve got to read this book! My No. 1 book recommendation this month
Books can touch us in so many ways. You’ve GOT to Read This Book! can get us thinking about a book that inspired us to become who we are today.
Column: Top six books for, by and about women to read in March
Book clubs have also become enormously popular, and women make up 70-80% of book club members. This month our nation celebrates women, so I’m going to shine a light on the wonderful books for, by and about women!
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