I Should Be Writing - A Writing Life Essay - by Joy DeKok Sometimes, when I’m out having fun with Jon, our families, or friends, I think to myself, “I should be writing.” And in a way that might not be fair to these people I love, I am. Thoughts are zigging and zagging through my mind . . ... Read More about I Should Be Writing – A Writing Life Essay
Sidewalk Sweepers – An Essay
Sidewalk Sweepers - And Essay by Joy DeKok I’ve been cleaning out my memory boxes. These plastic drawers in our basement hold photos (thousands is not an exaggeration), letters, cards, souvenirs from school days and yesterday, and pages colored with love to us by the kids (now mostly adults) we ... Read More about Sidewalk Sweepers – An Essay
Into and Out of a Writing Corner
In and Out of a Writing Corner - Joy DeKok I’m taking Amy Tan’s Masterclass, and wow. She says things that get to the writer inside me. Today the topic was writer’s block – the thing that holds most, if not all writers, captive from time to time. I listened to a few words she spoke at least ... Read More about Into and Out of a Writing Corner
A Glimmer of Green Along the Way
I got up early today to walk in the cool of what is predicted to be another hot day. With my camera in my hand, I headed out with my camera in my hand and a question for God in my heart. After getting a few lovely photos of blooming grass and other blossoms, I almost headed back into ... Read More about A Glimmer of Green Along the Way
Small Things Along the Way – Gentle Moments
Last Saturday, I took a walk. Along the way, God used these small things to remind me of His goodness and greatness. As always, during the blooming season, I was drawn to the wild roses. To this blossom. While I saw the gorgeous pink and the white star that seemed to shine from the middle, it was ... Read More about Small Things Along the Way – Gentle Moments
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