I had fun below casting some of the characters...

What do you think?

Stewing about a new book.  Good to know that the writing bug is awake.  Feeling like doing some writing today.  Your prayers are always appreciated.

Kate, Daniel & Joe

AKA:  Julia Roberts, Aaron Eckhart, Patrick Dempsey

Joe, Wendy & Trish

AKA: Patrick Dempsey, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill

The Jeep

See my new blog header?

This is the view from Joe's house.  =)

Currently reading...

I started reading The Soul Tells a Story by Vinita Hampton Wright back in October of 2011.  I am hooked and drawn in by the way the author speaks to the craving I have to write from a sacred and creative place.  Each chapter gives plenty to think and write about.  I am just picking the book up again.  I will write about it as I go.

Here is the blurb about the book as listed on Amazon.com:

There is a reason artists tend to feel a sense of the sacred in their work. It's the same reason those on the path of spiritual formation find that creative exercises lead them into a deeper, more authentic experience with God. Creative work is soul work, and soul work is always creative work. Feeding one while neglecting the other will leave you restless and unsatisfied. Nurturing them both will lead you to new places of self-discovery and God-discovery. "I believe that spirituality and creativity are intricately connected, yet they are rarely nurtured and talked about that way," contends Vinita Hampton Wright. In these pages she leads you through the process and practice of integrating the worlds of Christian spirituality and creativity. You will find both inspiration and practical help for

• embracing the life that chooses you
• understanding the spiritual process of creativity
• facing the self you have to deal with
• comprehending the relationship of sexuality to both art and soul
• developing a supportive community for your work
• thriving as a creative person in the real world

The Soul Tells a Story helps you to turn frustrated longings into satisfying growth.

I nano, you nano, she nano...

2,258 words nanoed today!  I broke 6,000.  I have been logging in 800 words a day, took a break and came back pretty strong.  It was just the right place at the right time.  I feel optimistic.  :)