by lameredith | | Classic Posts, The Next Chapter, Travel & Tourism
It’s hard to believe it’s already mid-April. In Alaska, we went from 20-something degrees to 50-something almost overnight, and I couldn’t be happier. There’s still enough darkness at night to fall asleep, and enough warmth put my winter boots and coats away. As I...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
We all have those anniversary dates that plague us. The death of a loved one. The accident that changed our lives. The day we got fired. Something. For me, the month of March holds most of mine. My children were kidnapped on March 13th, 1994. We reunited on March 27,...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
Happy Valentine’s Day. Just before my initial book launch, I had the pleasure of meeting author Ashley Sweeney and her husband Michael as they were wrapping up Ashley’s book tour in Alaska. Their chemistry was obvious, as was their mutual respect. And as...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
In 1992, when I was a welfare mom trying to finish my degree before my girls were old enough to feel the stigma of poverty, I met a professor who immediately felt like family. Later, it made sense. Not only was Professor Ginny Carney an inspiring and nurturing...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
This week, I’m happy to have Chantelle Pence as my guest author. I first met her at a farmer’s market, and with our common interests in writing and Alaska life and our kids, we developed an easy friendship. I so enjoyed her book Homestead Girl, and...