The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 I consider myself a wordsmith, but I am struggling to find the combination of letters to accurately describe my recent mountaintop moment. The absolute awe I felt last month as my eyes took in the majesty of God’s creationContinue reading “Mountaintop Experience”
Author Archives: knenn11
DIY Dollhouse Turntable
When some friends of mine said they no longer wanted their lazy susan, I said I had the perfect repurposing for its retirement years. With the addition of some plywood, screws, and felt, I now have a spinning stand for my dollhouse. This makes displaying it more fun, as it can be more easily viewed fromContinue reading “DIY Dollhouse Turntable”
Cute as a peach!
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a…watermelon? My mom saw this idea on facebook a few days before she and I were throwing a baby shower for my sister. We decided to give it a try. I thought it turned out really cute! Here’s the easy schmeasy step by step. 1.Continue reading “Cute as a peach!”
Baby Shower Favors: A honey of an idea
The following idea is not completely original with me. I saw something similar somewhere on the interweb, modified it for the Winnie the Pooh themed baby shower I was throwing, and came up with these cute “hunny pots:” Supplies: Jars/Hunny Pots $1.99 at Hobby Lobby – on sale for $0.99 Roughly 2 fluid ounces HoneyContinue reading “Baby Shower Favors: A honey of an idea”
Seven Deadly Sins for Writers: #2 – SLOTH
An amazing thing happened last Tuesday. A representative from Random House showed up at my home to offer me a publishing contract. I hadn’t written a single query, composed one proposal, or even researched publishing companies. She said one of their editors came across my blog the week before and simply fell in love withContinue reading “Seven Deadly Sins for Writers: #2 – SLOTH”
Grip
A short story by Kerry Nenn Dedicated to Edward Lee Jones 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 He had laced up his shoes extra tight that morning. When you work hundreds of stories up, sure footing is essential. Double-knotted bows ensure no tripping hazards. Right now he wished he had not done so. If they were just aContinue reading “Grip”
Seven Deadly Sins for Writers: #1 – FEAR
If you asked me what it’s like to finally pursue my dream of writing, the honest answer is: Terrifying. Yes, there is excitement and delight, and many other things weighing in on the positive side, but, the scale is often tipped by the heavy burden of fear. I can’t remember a time when I didn’tContinue reading “Seven Deadly Sins for Writers: #1 – FEAR”
Seven Deadly Sins for Writers
One Fish Two Fish Read Fish Blue Fish. It wasn’t long after this stage of reading that you began dreaming of writing your own clever yarn. You found the place Where the Sidewalk Ends and could not wait to compose your own prose. Since those Berenstain Bears days, you’ve had the itch to craft a story, tell a tale, smith someContinue reading “Seven Deadly Sins for Writers”
Punxsutawney Prozac, Please
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. The cause of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again. This winter has put me in the shoes of Phil Connors. Bill Murray’s performance in this role makes Groundhog Day a classic in myContinue reading “Punxsutawney Prozac, Please”
Text From Heaven
The low-tech status of my less-than-smart flip phone did not stop God from texting me this week. Typed by the faithful fingers of a friend, it was sent directly from God’s hand. That is the only way to explain its impact. It was a direct and precise answer to prayer, with absolute perfect timing, andContinue reading “Text From Heaven”