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 … More

Hillsdale Book Signing

We had an amazing turn out at our book signing! Mary Kate and I were honored to be welcomed to … More

Mary Kate has been invited by the Thornapple Arts Council to participate in an Artist’s Exhibition. Her work will be … More

Mary Kate and I dedicated Sara Dippity to two very special people; one of these special women is my grandmother, … More

Mary Kate Murphy is a 5th grader at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. While her older brothers’ artistic traits … More

My daughter, Mary Kate, and I have been discussing a book project for many years now. I asked her to … More

Lately, I have been remembering a song that runs through several generations, “Frankie and Johnny.” This old, popular American folk … More

It’s been a busy but productive week. Despite sick kids, a sick spouse, and not feeling the best myself, I … More

This week I have been thinking about my precious niece, Kyomi Culpepper. For the short four months I was blessed … More

Well, my favorite season is finally here! Even today I can begin to see the leaves making their colorful transformations. … More