I think you will find this infographic comparing ebooks and print books very interesting. You probably know that I’m an avid fan of ebooks and seldom read print. When I’m asked to review a book, I always ask for an ebook to read. In Bible study at church, I use the print workbook with the … Read more
On Sunday, September 23, 2012, I was happy to be home. In the previous three weeks, my husband had been in the hospital twice and in a nursing home for a week. During that time, our helper Betsy Gonzales supervised modifications to the house and lined up round-the-clock care so Jack could be at home. … Read more
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day to raise awareness of “the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.” (Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation) Finding a cure or at least a treatment … Read more
The signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 15, 1787, is commemorated on Constitution Day. Citizens, both native-born and naturalized, are honored on Citizenship Day, which also occurs on September 15th. It is fitting that these two observances take place on the same day because it is up to the citizens to … Read more
Today is the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The church was bombed simply because the people who attended happened to have black skin. Four little girls, ages 11 to 14, were killed, and another girl severely injured. “And we know that God causes all things to … Read more
Tomorrow is Back to Church Sunday, a great opportunity to invite someone to church. If we truly believe that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to Father except through Him, we will want to share the Gospel with everyone. What if we could save someone from Hell? … Read more
Today is the first observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. In the last 40 years, 55 million unborn babies have been killed in the womb. Very few of those were buried; many were thrown away in the garbage. There are 25 burial sites, many with graves holding hundreds of bodies retrieved … Read more
Today we remember 9/11 on the twelfth anniversary of the terrorist attack. The 9/11 Memorial Museum is collecting stories and artifacts of that fateful day The museum contains artifacts from the Twin Towers, but it is also built around the remains. It is a museum built around an artifact.The museum showcases many of the artifacts … Read more
As a writer and avid reader, I am passionate about literacy. From a selfish perspective, people who aren’t literate aren’t candidates to read my books. More importantly, and less selfishly, I know how much reading means to me, and I want everyone to be able to share the experience. In addition, literacy is required for … Read more
The first anniversary of my husband’s death is coming up in a couple of weeks. In some ways it seems like only yesterday that he was with me, and in other ways it seems like forever. I still talk to him—so if you hear me talking in an empty house, don’t think I’m crazy. I’m … Read more