Today Dennis and I celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. Our marriage is now old enough to be an adult. That is something amazing to me because we are two flawed humans who chose each other day by day. Over the past 18 years of marriage we … [Continue reading]
30 MORE Days of Blogging
Today I am kicking off day 1 of 30 days of blogging in the Blog Your Brand Challenge powered by the Indie Business Network. I might be a touch crazy to be jumping into this summer challenge, but I couldn't miss the opportunity to be challenged to … [Continue reading]
How to Succeed at Blog Challenges
Hello, my name is Kayla, and I am a challenge addict. As any good addict I have my justifications for being addicted to challenges. By their very nature, and name, they challenge me and like that. Challenges also hold me accountable, push me to grow … [Continue reading]
Unconditionally Loved
My dad has been my role model, editor, hero, encourager, disciplinarian, cheerleader and inspiration. His persistent support made me feel like I could do anything—and even if I wasn’t good at something I could count on him being there to support … [Continue reading]
Phenominal Lavender in Tennessee
My family moved to Tennessee in the summer of 2012. Since then I have tried and failed repeatedly to grow a significant lavender plant. Every year I plant a new lavender. I study which variety to use, what soil conditions to create, build little … [Continue reading]
Selah Press Offerings Expanding
It has been an exciting season of growth for my company publishing Selah Press. My dear friend and mentor Donna Maria of Indie Business suggested that I start teaching classes to author-preneurs. I took her advice and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve … [Continue reading]
My Mother’s Shadow
I agree with Patton Oswalt’s 7 year-old daughter, Alice, after the passing of her mother Michelle McNamara, “When your mom dies you’re the best memory of her. Everything you do and say is a memory of her.” In honor of Mother's Day I am sharing some … [Continue reading]
The Most Beautiful Thing
Part of my bedtime ritual is reading fluff. I'm looking for totally uninspiring reading that is as mindless as possible. I have a hard time sleeping, so being inspired is the last thing I seek before bedtime. Phase one of my fluff nighttime readings … [Continue reading]
Ten Lessons to Pass On
Do you ever think about what you would tell your younger self now that you are older and wiser? Or do you ever consider what key lessons you really want to teach and live out for your children? I’m closer to 50 than I am 40, or even 45 at this … [Continue reading]
The 1st Ever 2×4 LIVE is a Wrap
Donna Maria Coles Johnson of Indie Business Network, Lela Barker from Lucky Break Consulting, Anne-Marie Faiola from Brambleberry and me (representing Selah Press) held our first 2x4 LIVE event with this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The two day … [Continue reading]
Let’s Play Motherhood Bingo!
I was recently sent a proposed blog post, and while I generally say no, I found this one amusing. Who didn’t sit in a Bingo game at one point in their life and get caught up in the fun of it? This version of bingo pokes fun at the highs and lows of … [Continue reading]
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