by Patti Miinch | Sep 7, 2021 | author, book, factorfiction, novel, writing
Other than short stories and a novel written in 5th grade that has long since disappeared, the writing I’ve done throughout my life has been nonfiction. In grade school and high school, it was summaries, reports and essays; in college and grad school, my writing time...
by Patti Miinch | Aug 24, 2021 | 2022, change, commitment, one big change
A friend recently mentioned that she couldn’t believe it had been almost seven years since she committed to giving up sugar for an entire year and, in a show of support, I gave up soft drinks.Our conversation moved on to other things. But over the next several days,...
by Patti Miinch | Aug 17, 2021 | bike, Catrike, exercise, JustaGirlandHerTrike, summer, Villager
After returning from my van-camping adventure, I turned my attention to my “100 List” of things to accomplish or experience. I read my list and stopped at #47. There it was! Something that would be both fun and good for me. It was time to buy a...
by Patti Miinch | Aug 3, 2021 | character, dreams, LessonLearnedFromtheOlympics, pursue your dreams
Over the past 12 days, I’ve watched countless young men and women from around the globe who have achieved their dream to compete in the Olympics. The realization of that dream has allowed them to pursue yet another dream — to stand on a platform, wearing a...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 27, 2021 | change, direction, God, His voice, question answered, recommitment, writing
Confession #1: When I decided to boldly ask God for clear direction as to whether He wanted me to continue writing in some “official” capacity (see “Fish or Cut Bait”), I had a hope that...
