by Robin | Jan 19, 2011 | (in)courage, Advice, Books, Celebrations, Faith, Favorite things, Friends
Sometimes guilt by association is a good thing. If you're looking for great reads to add to your 2011 Book Lists, consider these works by (in)courage writers who also happen to be friends. Encouraging words, inspiring words, affecting words....
by Robin | Jan 17, 2011 | Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Real beauty, Smiles, Sponsored post
I've always been a smiler. In grainy black and white images from my youngest years, evolving to grainy matte finished images from a Kodak Instamatic, I always mugged for the camera like my parents were paparazzi. Even when I was snaggled toothed. ...
by Robin | Jan 16, 2011 | Compassion International, Encouragement, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Teens & Tweens
Sometimes my daughter asks loaded questions… “What are you doing tonight…?” There’s a swollen pause at the end of her question, and dancing eyes tell me she Has Ideas and they’re probably better than anything I have in mind....
by Robin | Jan 14, 2011 | Blissdom, Blogging, Conferences, Faith
I am so ding-dang excited I'm having to restrain my fingers from typing THIS ENTIRE POST IN CAPS! Out of the utmost concern and courtesy for those offended by screamy letters (and potentially excessive exclamation points), please consider… My Top Five...
by Robin | Jan 13, 2011 | 15 Words or Less Poems, Poetry
Silent shield: Nightlight bright Keep those monsters OUT OF SIGHT! The biggest challenge for me through Laura's weekly poetic prompt–"15 Words or Less Poems"–is to channel my inner child. Though my response to life is often...