Book Review: The Miracle of the Roses by Angela Costa Simões
The Miracle of the RosesO Milagre das RosasA bilingual Children’s Book: English and PortugueseStory by Angela Costa SimõesIllustrations by …
Spring Is Here: Renew Your Four Essential Connections
Yesterday, March 20, was the Spring Equinox—the first official day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere—when the sun crosses directly over the …
Daily Lenten Haiku 2026
Haiku is an ancient Japanese form of poetry consisting of seventeen syllables in three lines of five, seven, and five. In a mysterious way, the …
Lent Calls
With so much upheaval in the world, I find myself entering the season of Lent already on my knees praying for so much that is entirely out of my …
Planning a Book Club Discussion of Heartspoken?
If your group is reading HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes That Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire, I’ve put together a free reader’s guide to …
Recommended Stationery for Legacy Letters
Amazon.com: Clairefontaine “Triomphe” Stationery Tablet, Lined, A5 (5.75″ x 8.25″) : Patio, Lawn & Garden↗ A practical …
Pine Woods Give Up Their Winter Secrets
This article was originally accepted and published in the “Slice of Life” column of Elan Magazine on January 8, 2019. I bring it out …
The Profound Wisdom of Changing Seasons
NOTE: This reflection was originally written in 2013 but right now—in 2025—the autumn leaves are falling again and I’m reminded of the …
A Few Words That Made a Story—and a Connection
Note from Elizabeth When my favorite brother-in-law, Andy LaRowe, told me about his young granddaughter’s accomplishments as an author, I knew …