by Robin | Apr 3, 2017 | (in)courage, Art, Beauty, Inspiring, Personal, Uncategorized
As soon as I learned about an opportunity to represent DaySpring at the Philadelphia Flower Show, I knew I had to go. In a sweet, odd sort of way, my going But first, the background: About a year ago, DaySpring became a licensing partner with FTD, meaning, if...
by Robin | Mar 26, 2017 | (in)courage, Faith, Family, Memoir, Personal
He slipped in sideways between the closing elevator doors, as if he were late to a meeting; he pressed the “5” without looking. Instead of suit and tie, though, baggy pants and faded navy hung on his tall, slim frame. His stealth entry stiffened the hairs on the back...
by Robin | Feb 27, 2017 | Movie reviews, Music, Personal
Mondays are my favorite because they feel like a new year, except every week. I know, I know, statistically heart attacks most often , but I’m not giving in to a statistic. I love a fresh start. It’s why I prefer sunrise to sunset. By this...
by Robin | Feb 14, 2017 | Advice, Beauty, Books, Marriage, Memoir, Personal
There was no way to know 35 years ago where we’d be today. Certainly not literally, but not even in a figurative sense. 12,775 days, give or take. Plenty of ups, our share of downs, and all beautiful in their time. I believe it–that everything is...
by Robin | Dec 9, 2016 | (in)courage, Book Review, Books, Encouragement, Personal, Uncategorized, Writing
A year or so ago an opportunity was presented to me that sounded intriguing: submit a chapter for a collaborative work published by incourage in partnership with Lifeway. This first book project by incourage was to be all about community, its tagline, 30...
by Robin | Nov 29, 2016 | Family, Gratitude, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Personal, Uncategorized
She had no idea what her words were doing to me that night. My heart was growing like the Grinch’s when he finally understood the mystery and beauty of Christmas. Which I realize, as I tell this tale, is essentially about the same thing: Giving. Because...