by Ann Marie Stewart | Sep 29, 2019 | Encouragement, Goals, Teaching, Writing
I have an UPside-Down Bucket List. It’s everything I avoid or put off because it demands a steep learning curve or stepping out of my comfort zone. This UPside-down Bucket List demands I put on my big girl panties. So what’s on my list? You’ll probably laugh....
by Ann Marie Stewart | Nov 17, 2017 | Encouragement, Faith, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Teaching
As the cast of Oklahoma! danced “The Farmer and the Cowman,” blonde-haired Henry strutted his toddler self, wearing a cowboy hat and boots, just like his dad, the cowboy lead. His baby sister Gracie clapped in time to the boisterous music. Henry had adored Seussical...
by Ann Marie Stewart | Nov 12, 2017 | Book Clubs, Encouragement, Writing
ON THE MORNING I was supposed to fly to Nashville, I awakened at 2:40 am with a piercing double ear infection. Stars in the Grass was a Christy finalist for Best Debut Novel and the Awards Gala was that night; but after googling AIR TRAVEL and EAR INFECTIONS, my trip...
by Ann Marie Stewart | Oct 10, 2017 | Encouragement, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships
The counselor loaded the first and second grade campers on the back of the hay truck. They were done with the games near the lake and were headed to yet another adventure on the 630 acres of camp. He was about to board when the tractor popped out of gear, heading...
by Ann Marie Stewart | Jul 11, 2017 | Ann's Book Reviews, Book Clubs, Encouragement, Marriage
IT TOOK ME 85 minutes to read Irish filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice’s 165-page memoir of living with ALS. His story was especially powerful because in 2012 the best man, Paul, in our wedding died of ALS. It’s Not Yet Dark reminds us all that a death sentence can teach a...
