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Sunday Letter: August 2024

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Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Recently, I spoke to a group of Arkansas librarians about the importance of storytelling, and in particular, how I find inspiration. By now you probably know nature and gardening are huge creative influences for me. Being surrounded by the natural world and caring for the plants I’m growing colors my world.

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There’s much to anticipate as we steam ahead towards fall.

Fall is like spring in reverse. Heat begins to unspool, the trees enjoy a pleasant morning breeze, and the asters finally bloom.Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: July 2024

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Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Once Independence Day is behind us, I imagine we are coasting on the downhill side of the summer Ferris wheel. How did that happen already?

Our 4th of July celebration started with a yummy potluck with friends (is there anything better?) and ended with the most delightful sort of fireworks—the rumble of thunder, a lightning show, and much-needed RAIN! Until the rain, the temperature was downright rude. Since the rain, we’ve had a pleasant cool down. I think we might survive summer.Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: June 2024

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Dear Sunday Letter friends:

Oops—my Sunday Letter for June is quite tardy. My goal is to post on the first Sunday of each month, but last Sunday I was traveling back from Austin after a whirlwind weekend. We went to celebrate our daughter, Kelsey, who was an Austin Under 40 Finalist.

What an honor to be nominated❣
What an honor to be her mother❣

All the accomplished and inspirational nominees give me hope for the future.

You know what? It’s been a minute since I attended a black-tie event, and that was fun too. For real, if i’m not writing, I’m working (aka, playing) in the garden. The garden has been my natural habitat for many moons, as evidenced in the first picture. ✨

On with today’s Sunday Letter…Continue Reading

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