I learned from a young age that my Marine father was a fighter. I didn’t come to appreciate this trait…
Monthly Musings
The Little Essay that Could: A Post Parent-Teacher Conference Action Plan
Parent/Teacher Conference Week is fast approaching here in Hastings as in so many other schools across America. If you are…
Dead Highlanders, Family Traditions, and the Perfect Playlist
From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! ~A…
A Fantastic Afternoon at Barnes and Noble
What a wonderful day at Barnes and Noble! We met many interesting people and had the opportunity to share our…
Hillsdale Book Signing
We had an amazing turn out at our book signing! Mary Kate and I were honored to be welcomed to…
Mary Kate’s Artist Exhibition
Mary Kate has been invited by the Thornapple Arts Council to participate in an Artist’s Exhibition. Her work will be…
Granaw-Margaret Stewart Roche
Mary Kate and I dedicated Sara Dippity to two very special people; one of these special women is my grandmother,…
Mary Kate Murphy, the illustrator for Sara Dippity
Mary Kate Murphy is a 5th grader at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. While her older brothers’ artistic traits…
Sara Dippity
My daughter, Mary Kate, and I have been discussing a book project for many years now. I asked her to…
Reflections from the Journey, a music sampler
I am pleased to announce that my CD has been completed! The last year has been an amazing experience. I…
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