Bridged AtkinsOct 29, 20215 minMusic Moves the SoulReflections from my journal November 26, 2014 Digging through my digital journal I ran across this entry about music and how it fills and...
Bridged AtkinsOct 5, 20214 minPainting The UnknownMotivation Monday My husband Marty and I took our first get away early spring of 2021 when we felt a bit more safe venturing out. We...
Bridged AtkinsSep 4, 20216 minA Story About Finding Peace - A Tribute To "Beth"Last night I had a pull of connection that I can’t describe. A woman I never knew. Only in photographs and historical family tree lines....
Bridged AtkinsJul 29, 20211 minLittle Girl Dreams - Podcast Interview with Brandon Ericson from Camano VoiceI had the honor of being interviewed by Brandon Ericson from The Camano Voice for a podcast chat. I was a bit nervous at first, stepping...
Bridged AtkinsApr 24, 20214 minHome, Love, and EmbracingJournal Entry: March 24th 2021 Sometimes I like to close my eyes and type while listening to music, the wind, sounds of the city in the...
Bridged AtkinsApr 21, 20214 minThe ScribblesMy Mom's dad was my Grandpa Gene and he was a Poet. I remember my Grandpa Gene's hand writing. No matter what he was writing; a holiday...
Bridged AtkinsApr 21, 20217 minThe Daily PracticeToday's post expands on yesterday's: The Journal Story - The Four Prompts: Thankful/Grateful, Desires of your heart, A childhood memory,...
Bridged AtkinsApr 21, 20214 minThe Journal StoryI've shared my struggles with writing in my previous posts, you can maybe understand my challenge with journaling and midnight scribbles....
Bridged AtkinsMar 31, 20213 minThe Celtic Knot - Significant ConnectionEarly in our marriage, my husband and I exchanged eternity knot rings. The sterling silver rustic looking knot stretched all the way...
Bridged AtkinsMar 31, 20211 minWords are PowerfulOur youngest (twin) daughter is a wife, artist, musician, singer, P.E. teacher, coach, writer, poet, gardener, animal lover, and empath....
Bridged AtkinsMar 31, 20215 minLittle Girl Dreams - Part 3The Little Girl Dreams part 1 and part 2 about the two wise women in my life - have come to fruition. Both of them have paid it forward...
Bridged AtkinsMar 31, 20213 minLittle Girl Dreams - Part 2Another crazy story when I was a child, I'd wake up early in the morning before everyone else in the house was awake and slide into my...
Bridged AtkinsMar 31, 20215 minLittle Girl Dreams - Part 1When I was a young girl, I had a big imagination. I also had no fear. I was an adventurous little girl with a whimsical curiosity. I...
Bridged AtkinsMar 31, 20213 minThe Inspirational Nudge - The Ruby RingThe day I started writing The Dream Tree was April 5, 2017. I remember that day vividly. My husband and I lived overseas for 6 years and...
Bridged AtkinsMar 26, 20213 minIt's Here! Book in Hand!One spring afternoon in 2020 I had what I like to call a divine appointment with one of our neighbors. I had heard of her and knew she...
Bridged AtkinsMar 26, 20211 minSecond Edition - One of OneOur daughter Katie is an artist. Her latest craft is making hand bound journals with recycled materials and patience. I've always...
Bridged AtkinsMar 25, 20211 minSketches to Illustrations - The story comes to life!Thanks to Maria Ballarin for her beautiful illustrations. She brought the characters and scenery to life better than I could have ever...
Bridged AtkinsMar 23, 20211 minThe Beginning - First EditionA gift to my Popi for Christmas 2017. Little did I know, 4 years later, this very rough draft would be published by Mascot Books. The...
Bridged AtkinsMar 15, 20214 minThis is a dream come true!I have written my first children's story book that will be released soon. I started this journey in 2017 and it's finally come to...