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Fantastic Friday at a Writer’s Conference
This Fantastic Friday, I'm at the Cedar Falls Christian Writing Conference once again. This time my fellow author and editor, who also happens to be my daughter, will be co-presenting a workshop about What a Manuscript Editor Can Do for You. With that in mind, what...
Non-Dairy Strawberry Crisp
Just a few weeks ago, I posted my recipe for low sugar rhubarb crisp. Until today, it was the most recent installment in a Gravel Road unintentional series of crisp recipes such as blueberry crisp, apple crisp, and strawberry-rhubarb crisp. But not anymore. Because...
Top Ten Comments Overheard at Special Needs Family Camp
Central Iowa's first Wonderfully Made Family Camp (WMFC) for families of kids with special needs was held over the weekend. It was an unqualified success as these top ten comments overheard show. 10. From a mom: My son had 8 s'mores at the campfire last night. We got...
Absorbine Junior for a Fantastic Friday
Today's post first appeared on Gravel Road in late June of 2013. But around here, gnat season is getting an early start. If you want to stay ahead of the bugs, this Fantastic Friday offers an easy and mighty fragrant way to do it. Our shady neighborhood has been...
Hot Bacon Dressing
The cooks in the house are gradually getting used to the new meal routine. We even had time to do some menu planning before grocery shopping, so we've been enjoying having the ingredients needed for evening meals on hand. One of my cooking nights was really easy–just...
Top Ten Systems Failures of the Week
Our house has been systems failure central for the past week. Here, in order of occurrence rather than importance, are the top 10 whammies we've weathered. 10. Internet service failure from the Friday before Memorial Day through Memorial Day Monday. Not fun, though it...