I have never really appreciated pie the way I should. But it is not entirely my fault. I wasn’t exposed to great pie making as a kid. My mom wasn’t […]
The Raft – and the Art of Drawing Close
“When you draw something, you get closer to it and know it better.” –Jim LaMarche Even before I put my colored pencils to paper, this statement resonated with me. It […]
“The Luck of the Buttons” and the Love of Iowa
Soren was wondering why we live in Iowa. There are no mountains, oceans, or deserts. None of the things that we travel to see. He wondered if that could be […]
What We Always Do: The Value of Family Traditions
I came across something I wrote five years ago on Valentine’s Day that included this gem of a conversation between then seven-year-old Bridger and five-year-old Landon: “Is God married?” Bridger […]
GIGGLES: Theater Prompt Ideas to Complete the Creative Prompt Trilogy
A squiggle is a quick and easy art prompt. A wiggle is an equally quick and easy writing prompt. When James, from Story Warren, made plans to publish my articles […]