by LoriBenton | Apr 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
There’s an author of historical fiction I admire. Most of his works are set during the 18th century, a time period in US history I find pivotal, alluring, and chock full of excellent story possibilities. The author is James Alexander Thom. I recently read...
by LoriBenton | Apr 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Did you know that in treating fevers doctors used to recommend (or even insist) that the patient’s head be shaved? I wasn’t aware of this fact until relatively recently, when I encountered it portrayed in a novel set in the 18th century. I’ve done a...
by LoriBenton | Apr 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’ve been a fan of Siri Mitchell’s writing since the first book of hers I read, The Cubicle Next Door. It’s rare that a contemporary set story draws me in and makes me connect with the characters as deeply as Siri managed to with Cubicle. So when I...
by LoriBenton | Mar 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.This quote from St. Augustine is taped beside my desktop monitor, so I’ll be reminded of it daily. While I value a strong work ethic, and desire to give my all to whatever...
by LoriBenton | Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
13 years ago today I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. That might have made March 26th a dark day on my calendar. It didn’t though. That very day I began to see the hand of God at work in the details of that journey. That very day I began to...
