Is it Discipline or Discouragement?

When used correctly, crates and exercise pens are very handy tools for dog training. Like a child’s playpen, they can be overused, or used for the wrong reasons, but they are invaluable when it comes to having a safe place to contain a puppy and avoid the havoc he could wreak when left untended. Yes, he’d rather be outside

Book Giveaway and Author Interview: Jody Hedlund

. I’m in two places at once today. You’ll also find me posting about sources of power on The Pastor’s Wife Speaks blog. After enjoying today’s interview with Jody Hedlund (and leaving a comment to be eligible for a free copy of her new book) perhaps you’ll click over and join me there. ~ I’m

“Witchdoctor” Winner!

. The winner of a copy of OUR WITCHDOCTORS ARE TOO WEAK is Carol Ann Hoel. It took two tries with the random number generator because the first try resulted in someone who already has a copy. I see by your comment, Carol Ann, that you’ve been thinking of buying it, so now you won’t

Giveaway Winner!

. It’s Friday and as promised I’m announcing the winner of Wednesday’s writing book giveaway. The note stuck to my monitor is proof of my intent to select the last person to comment before the midnight deadline. So, Sandra Heska King, you’re the winner of the book of your choice from the five listed in

New beginnings… or, please not another revision!

. Now that spring is officially underway, I think most of us are wishing for signs that winter is giving in and retreating. We all realize that where we live has a bearing on how soon we can expect to see buds bursting, but we’re more than ready for the return of springtime with its