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 9, 2022 | Family, Friends, Life, Perspective, Social Media, Truth, Writing
“Let minor differences and personal preferences, if there be such, go to the winds.” Abraham Lincoln 1 When Jim and I were young parents, we were advised to choose our battles wisely. In other words, don’t make a big deal out of something that isn’t a big deal. There...
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...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 29, 2022 | Friends, Life, Perspective
A year ago, I was inundated (in a wonderful way) with pictures that were being taken 470 miles away. Photographs of Class of 1971 classmates from West High School in Iowa City, Iowa. Fifty years – OMGoodness. How can that be? Time certainly flies. I had planned...
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