Tag Archives: fiction

The Easter Story

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Amy

Easter is a strange amalgam of traditions.   It encompasses pre-Christian pagan fertility rituals (eggs and egg hunts), overlaps with Passover both in date and events, and of course contains the fantastical Christian story. As a kid I knew none … Continue reading →

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Supporting a creative path

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Amy

Picked up a great book yesterday, titled, “Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative”, by Austin Kleon.   Fostering creativity is something I’ve come to value more and more and for which I will cast … Continue reading →

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Storied to distraction

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Amy

The other day I was trying to find a book – can’t tell you the title because it has escaped me, but I would know it if I saw it and I know that it is somewhere in my house … Continue reading →

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Cowboys vs. Aliens, and Sugarland

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Amy

Last night Joshua and I went to see the film “Cowboys vs. Aliens” – and Ben went with us.   This movie is rated PG-13 for violence and cursing.   But looking through the clips and reviews, I decided it was on … Continue reading →

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