Earlier this year, my health took a hit. I've lived with autoimmune disease for a very long time. But something was different this year. Like I can't get out of bed (but have to because of that whole full-time job business), limping with pain, climbing into bed when I get home from work, different. My… Continue reading Ready for Change
Author: Elaina
I am a writer. I’m oddly fond of Don Henley & pine trees. I love Jesus. Wine. My dog. But not necessarily in that order.
Waiting & God’s Will
When I was young, I read a bunch of books by Emilie Barnes. Between her books, my desire to be a mom & adopt, my long standing love of all things homemaking, and entertaining, I was convinced I would be the best wife & mom . . . ever. In one of Emilie's books, The Spirit… Continue reading Waiting & God’s Will
Monday Motivation: Building Empires
More from Beaufort North Carolina!
I recently started a series about Beaufort, NC. You can catch up on the first couple of posts here & here. I haven't written in a couple of weeks because I have quite literally spent nearly all of my free time working on an update to my book, Chasing Hope. I switched the way my book will… Continue reading More from Beaufort North Carolina!
Monday Motivation
It's Monday! Julia Child's, "My Life in France" is one of my favorite books. If you're looking for a good kick in the pants to help you move toward accomplishing your goals, this is a great place to start. She's inspiring! Julia Child had a career working for the U.S. government. It was her vocation,… Continue reading Monday Motivation
Beaufort’s Beautiful Homes
In my last post, I mentioned that I'd share more Beaufort, NC inspiration. I'm back today to share a handful of homes from Front Street. Beaufort's beautiful homes can be found throughout the old town area. But I do have to admit that I'm partial to the homes that face Taylor's Creek and Carrot Island.… Continue reading Beaufort’s Beautiful Homes
Beaufort-by-the-Sea
In June, I released my first novel, Chasing Hope. You can enter to win a copy of the book, here. My favorite novels draw you into the setting - not just the story itself. Southern Writers do this better than anyone. While I am not sure I'm up to par with some of my favorite writers, I… Continue reading Beaufort-by-the-Sea
Football . . . It’s Not Just a Game
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Football season is upon us! I've had a longstanding love affair with the game of football. You can blame my dad and nearly all the males and most of the females, on that side of my family. But . . . my dad is a high… Continue reading Football . . . It’s Not Just a Game
Aaron & Annie – A Short Story
Tonight, I sat at my desk in the front bedroom, facing North Carolina Avenue. This busy southeast D.C. neighborhood somehow seems busier on autumn evenings. From my perch I watch the neighbor’s walk home from the metro or Capitol Hill. And every once in a while, I laugh at the man I share this brownstone… Continue reading Aaron & Annie – A Short Story
Comparison
If you're anything like me, particularly when you're in the midst of waiting, the temptation to compare your own journey to that of others is strong. I have been there {and recently}. I compare myself to other writers, to women with a house full of kids, with that girl that got that one guy {haha},… Continue reading Comparison
