Yesterday it Rained Pigs and Llamas

Yesterday it rained pigs and llamas

…today the sun warmed my nose

Yesterday I left work with a Post-it stuck to my rear

…today I didn’t

Yesterday I forgot to pray and cursed at the woman who cut me off

…today I controlled the urge to honk. Twice

Yesterday I burnt macaroni and cheese (how is that even possible?)

…today I cooked perfect (frozen) meatballs

Yesterday I pulled hair out with writer’s block

…today I wrote a novel (okay, one chapter three pages long) and wore a hat

Yesterday I had to be alone and sulk for no good reason

…today I shared coffee with a friend and laughed

Yesterday I split my pants in public and refused to leave the house ever again

…today I am prepared with needle and thread

Yesterday I stubbed my pinky toe

…today I jammed my finger, so the toe felt better

Yesterday I read the fruits of the spirit and realized I was fruitless

…today I read that God’s love never fades; he loves me anyway

You get the idea: Yesterday has passed, so don’t wallow in pig slop;

There’ll always be a Yesterday we want to forget…

Today is a new morning!

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Book Review: A Soul as Cold as Frost by Jennifer Kropf

From the first page, I knew this was going to be something special. And it was even better than I expected. I’m not one to usually read fantasy novels, but the poetic descriptions of this magical world author Jennifer Kropf created sparkled. Her characters had depth and personality that had me rooting for them and enjoying getting to know them as the story progressed. Helen is transported into this winter land parallel to her home where she encounters all sorts of different creatures somewhat like human, but not. Her mission becomes a journey with her patrolman to save the Truth. It had a touch of The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe aura, but such a unique story with its own charm and suspense. This book is one I won’t forget and will add to my list of favorites. I am looking forward to reading her sequel. Amazon / A Soul as Cold as Frost

OUT OF THE BLUE (Spring Fling Kidlit Contest)

Robin sang, “No. Not flying from my nest. Ever.” The ground was too far, and the sky, too wide. She wished she could climb back into her blue shell and forget about flying. Chickadee chuckled. “Come play air-tag!” Robin sang, “No.” Benny Bee buzzed by, somersaulting, ruffling Robin’s downy feathers. “Bet ya can’t do that!” “Show off!” Bee twirled again… Bang! Into a branch. “Buzzzz! Bzz! Bzz! Help!” A black and yellow dot spiraled out of the blue sky, past Robin’s nest. Without thinking, Robin dove and darted, flapped and floated. With Bee on her back, she landed on a cherry blossom carpet. Bee buzzed a soft “Thank you.” Robin waved her wing. “No problem.” Chickadee chirped, “Now are you ready for air-tag?” Robin sang, “Yes.” She tossed her shell to the ground. It was her time to fly.

Art Lovers

(The house I grew up in, where my creative life began.) Since graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a major in fashion design and illustration, I have had many interesting jobs. I painted the faces on mannequins; had freelance art jobs that nearly gave me a nervous breakdown meeting the deadlines; I tried to make stuffed clown patterns (a total fail); did magazine layouts for Bridal Guide Magazine while preparing my own wedding; worked as a house manager for a group home; became a homeschool mom for my five kiddos; worked as a medical records coordinator; and found my passion as an author and illustrator, writing novels and picture books. Now I also sell art prints in my Etsy store. I love sketching, playing with colors and textures, and creating beautiful artwork, sometimes more realistic, sometimes more stylized like in my children's book illustrations. I'm obsessed with drawing birds. The endless variety reminds me of God's love in all he created. Hol...

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