Hello! Welcome to Always Orange. I’m glad you found me. You'll find I like to write about a variety of topics, ranging from faith to fiction to food to fashion. Whether I am teaching in my classroom or preparing a meal for family or friends, I seek to encounter God in the everyday moments of life.
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Category Archives: Recommended Reading
A New Year, A New Book
It’s Monday. The start of a new week and a new year—2017. On several occasions at Always Orange, I have professed my fondness for New Year’s Resolutions. Over the years, my practices regarding this tradition have adapted to fit my … Continue reading
Posted in Everywhere God, Good Reads, Publishing, Recommended Reading, The Ordinary
Tagged Good Reads, Publishing, Reading, Writing
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Advent: Savoring the Season, Week 2
As we head into week two of Advent, I wanted to share some ideas and suggestions for ways to observe this meaningful season. Some of my ideas are geared towards families. Other ideas are more individual in nature. I’m no … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Recommended Reading, The Christian life
Tagged Advent, Good Reads
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A Review: Scattering Ashes
Over the summer my mom became a published author. She also turned 73 in August. Perhaps even more remarkable is the fact that my mom, my dad, and me all have books coming out this year. A lovely turn of … Continue reading
Car Trips and Read-Alouds
Need a way to survive long car trips? Read aloud a good story. Case in point: Brad, Anna, and I returned last week from a visit with family in the Midwest. How did we survive 13 hours in the car … Continue reading
Posted in Family life, Recommended Reading, Travel
Tagged Family Relationships, Good Reads, Travel
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What I Have Been Reading Lately
I always the enjoy the opportunity to read posts about what others are reading so I hope this post falls into that camp for you. Before Christmas Break, I started The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt. My friend, Jacquelyn, recommended … Continue reading
The Power of Young Adult Fiction
A couple of weeks ago I read Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt. What a powerful, poignant story of a young girl growing from girlhood to womanhood! This book and its characters continue to linger in my heart and … Continue reading
June Reflections
As I write this post, the sun is shining, a lovely summer breeze blows through the large slider window, and the views across Clifford Lake invite daydreaming. The occasional kayaker or fisherman passes by, but that is about it for … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Hospitality, Recommended Reading, The Christian life, Travel
Tagged Food, Good Reads, The Christian Life
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