Are you a mother if you carry someone else's child? Yes. At least, yes for Crystal Kelley. She was hired to carry another couple's child, and signed forms waiving all her rights to the baby. She …
True Story: The Kitchen Sink
I told God--and my husband--that I was never living in a fixer-upper again. Are you all grinning yet? God has an amazing sense of humor when we throw absolutes His way... words like "never" and …
"What if?" — The True Story of the "What If" Game
THE STORY: I have this awesome brainstorming partner. Since I usually get blank stares from hubby on brainstorming plots that don't exist yet, I turn to this fantastic individual, who is also a …
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The Dress Catastrophe—The True Story of My Wedding Dress
THE STORY: One day a girl made her own wedding dress and then dropped it off for a final press at the dry cleaners. An unknown dry cleaners. It's just a press, right? Definitely not. Read on. I had …
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True Stories – stranger in the airport
I post these blogs whenever I happen upon an act of kindness--especially if it has some unique twist. Sometimes they’re people I know, and sometimes just strangers whose kindness I witness. These are …
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Editors and wallflowers – Publishing conference
THE STORY: Today I’m at a publishing conference. It’s a space for snagging business cards as fast as you can, meeting lots of people, and getting your name out there. Generally a “me” centered …
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