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How does Washington, DC, inspire my writing?

Ha. There’s a lot to that story. More than you want to read in a single blog post, trust me.

I’ll hit the highlights, though.

When my family and I moved to the DC area almost a decade ago, we visited the nation’s capital on a regular basis. There was so much to see and experience. Not only was the culture different (we were from Idaho!), but the world was opened before us.

We stood in line at the Air & Space Museum one Saturda...

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An Informal Christmas - Click to Buy

Rylie leaned her forearms on the pew in front of her.

The hospital chapel was quiet, the relaxing gurgl...

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An Informal Christmas - Click to Buy

“You look hideous.” Rylie clapped a hand over her mouth. She understood the difference between thi...

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An Informal Christmas - Click to Buy

“Is he still here?” Why waste time on good mornings?

Suzie tilted her head in the direction of the...

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Just Dessert - Click to Buy

Seventeen year old Mary Fitzgerald stepped up next to the deacon, a beautiful looking strawberry pie in her hands. Today was the day she start...

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Here's an excerpt from An Informal Date. (Click here to find on Amazon.)

“I didn’t mean to upset you yesterday.”

Her lips dipped down in a frown.

&ld...

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An Informal Arrangement, Click to Buy

“No, no, don’t flush the toilet!”

Maddie ran into the room, assessed the situation, and pla...

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An Informal Christmas - Click to Buy

“You should get your foot examined.”

Being angry at him would be easier if his voice didn’t...

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Mail Order Man - Click to Buy

Right then Claudio and Cesar came through the door. Both boys chimed a "Good morning!" in Sarah's direc...

Dear Sweet Child,

You would be starting your freshman year in high school if you were still with us. I didn’t realize that until just the other day.

I choose to be happy for you. I choose to celebrate the life you lived here on earth and the life you now have in heaven with our Savior. But still… Every now and then, something kicks me in the gut. Realizing this would be your freshman year did that - a good, solid kick.

It doesn’t help that it’s your brother&...