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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
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I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Children
Beating Sugar Cravings
So now, with a few exceptions (chocolate & rice crispy treats 🙂 ), sugar just doesn’t sound good to me anymore. Even my favorite orange chicken recipe sounds too sweet to me now, and even ice cream doesn’t sound good!!! … Continue reading
Posted in Children, MCS/Chronic Illness, Recipes
Tagged dieting, getting off sugar, healthy diet, healthy eating, hydration, probiotics, reducing sugar, sugar addiction
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A Favorite Children’s Book
Mystery, intrigue, science fiction, even politics—what more could one want in a good book?  🙂 (Ok, maybe one wouldn’t want politics, but in this case, it’s interesting—even educational—for children.) What book? City of Ember. As you may know, it’s been … Continue reading
An Open Wound
The older I get and the more experiences I have, the more I am convinced that emotional wounds are VERY much like physical wounds, in many ways. If you stub your toe, and before it’s healed stub it again, we … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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Whose Fault?
There are people who think everything is everyone else’s fault. And there are people who think everything is their own fault. I’m the latter. Maybe there are even balanced people who know that not everything is “someone’s fault” and can … Continue reading
One of the Most Important Lessons I’ve Ever Learned
There was once a great man in history who devoted his life to housing orphans. His name was George Muller. From him I learned one of the most important lessons ever regarding God’s will. (I added the bold.) http://bibletruthpublishers.com/how-to-ascertain-the-will-of-god/george-muller/answers-to-prayer/george-muller/la89641 How … Continue reading
Interview with My Elementary Music Teacher, Now Turned Children’s Book Author
Hi, Mrs. Griesse, thank you for agreeing to this interview! (Mrs. Griesse is author of a new, fun, historical fiction book for children: The Mysterious Gold Medal ) Tell us a little about yourself and your background. Mrs. Griesse: Thanks, … Continue reading
The Mysterious Gold Medal
Today I would like to introduce Mrs. Virginia Griesse. Nearly 30 years ago, she was my music teacher at school! 🙂 She and her husband also led a wonderful children’s singing group called Sounds of Sonshine. I have many wonderful … Continue reading
Free E-book Mystery for Kids
The Disappearing Snacks will be free on Kindle from Dec. 11 through Dec. 15, 2015. Grab your copy, and you can even “loan” it to others who read on the Kindle app! And if you would, go back to Amazon … Continue reading
Free Stocking Stuffer Idea
Know any kids (or adults 🙂 ) who like puzzles or coloring pages? Print some out from here, roll up gently, tie with a red ribbon, and stuff in a stocking! Funny stories by kids are here. Or, how about … Continue reading
My New Book is Out!
It feels so good, like when you’d finish that term paper in school. Only I hope to get money instead of a good grade! lol You can find the book HERE or follow the link under the picture. And don’t … Continue reading
