by Elaine McAllister | Aug 4, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Persistence, Perspective, Simplify, Social Media, Thankfulness, Trusting God
Are you tired of triple-digit heat and strangling humidity? Is your summer dragging by? Gas prices are at unreasonable levels and grocery store totals take our breath away. It is difficult to maintain an attitude of gratitude, isn’t it?On social media, opinions are...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 28, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Gossip, Life, Reflecting God, Truth, Uncategorized, Words Have Power
“Oh my goodness! Did you hear…?”Such a statement prompts us to lean in and listen carefully before we add unsolicited advice about the juicy gossip revealed. We may be at a backyard barbecue with friends and family, or in the bleachers during a ball game. Wherever...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 24, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Persistence, Perspective, Prayer, Reflecting God, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
Several years ago, I was challenged to create a Wall of Influence – basically a list of people who influenced my life in a positive way. Who made me who I am? Who do I value and respect? Who do I want to emulate? Whose advice will I always treasure? Influence is...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 22, 2022 | Elder Care, Faith, Family, Generational Storytelling, Ghostwriting, Grandparenting, Life, Mini-Memoirs, Perspective, Publication, Writing
Last week, I spoke to some awesome fellow writers at Heart of America Christian Writers Network in the Kansas City area, telling of my ghostwriting experiences and encouraging them to write what I call mini-memoirs. Two of the five books I’ve published in three...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 14, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Prayer, Thankfulness
Some friendships are meant to last forever. Ours is one, and I’m so thankful! I am blessed with many such friends and love each one – even those I don’t get to see very often – like Donna. But, what is it that makes a friendship lasting? Shared...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 1, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Persistence, Perspective, Simplify, Trusting God
Life. It can be intense! When my 60-something husband and I (also 60-something) began planning for our next (unlikely) 60 years together, we had no idea how intense that journey would be, nor that it would involve a marathon move spanning nearly three years. It about...
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