“I am a dreamer who dreams, sees visions, and listens always to the still, small voice. I am a trail-blazer.” ~ Susan La Flesche Picotte Eight-year-old Susan La Flesche sat at the bedside of an elderly Omaha Native woman. Her tummy twisted as she watched the elder’s jaw clench from pain. “Where is the…
Welcome to the party!! It’s cover reveal day! What do you think? Thanks to Rachel Rossano of Rosanno Designs for this beautiful cover of Lillian’s Legacy! A little bit about the book: Lillian Gardner, a healer in the making using natural medicines, is certain she is the black sheep of the family. In an attempt…
Have you ever listened to your heartbeat through a stethoscope? When I began researching Lillian’s Legacy, I knew the female Welsh medical doctor would not be using a binaural stethoscope in 1875. But I wasn’t sure what she would be using, so I did some research and came across early photos of monaural stethoscopes. Monaural…
How will we pay our bills? Feed our children? How long will this quarantine last? There are so many questions. Fear seems to run rampant these days for many. There isn’t much I can do. I’m not a doctor or nurse or any other first responder. God bless and protect these incredible folks! But what…
Life has taken a drastic turn for all of us, wouldn’t you say? It seems like life right now is missing the mark. Many archers think if they miss the ten-point mark they are not shooting well. But in reality, if they have a tight grouping anywhere on the target, they are on the right…
It is such a pleasure to have Arianna Seymour with me today. She is a Colville Tribal member, a student at Inchelium High School, was one of my Rez Stop students when I coordinated the afterschool program, and is one of our archers. She is as sweet today as she was when I was involved…
It is an honor to have Dr. Shawn Brigman with me today! I was able to snap a photo of the tule-mat lodge he created at the 2012 Arrow Lakes Powwow at Round Lake on the Colville Confederated Reservation, and he graciously has allowed me to use it on the cover of Heart of Passion….
Raising kids is not for the faint of heart! After raising three boys and a half-time stepson, having the experience of nine grandkids ages ranging from twenty-four to thirteen months, and working in a school district for twenty-five years in various roles and all grades…I’ve come to the conclusion… it takes a village to raise…
Are you a quilter? Have you heard of the “Fifty-Four Forty” or “Fight Quilt” block? I hadn’t either until one of my characters in Heart of Passion needed a quilt. And the period? The mid-1800s. The Log Cabin is one of my favorites as is the Double Wedding Ring quilt. But I wanted something I…
Now that Heart of Passion, Book 3 of the True to Heart Trilogy, has launched and the added pages to the Speckled Fish workbook are ready, let’s have some fun! Here is a preview into some of the questions in Heart of Passion’s workbook. From Lesson 1 Describe the setting of the book. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ …
“Spup, you need a horse that has as much heart as you have.” – Heart of Courage Spupaleena’s passion for horses runs deep in her soul. As deep as mine, I suppose. Perhaps that’s why we get along so well. Why my love for her is unending. You see, we’ve had a relationship for a…
In all sports, athletes need to prepare for their upcoming race, game, or match. In horse racing it’s the same, the horses need to train daily to stay strong for the demanding challenges of a race. Breezing is one type of workout and means the horse works entirely without urging at a moderate speed. When…
Strike a color, and winning attitude, like Coup Counter and Black Rain and you, too, will succeed in style. Believe it or not, Roan is not a horse breed but a horse coat color pattern characterized by an even mixture of colored and white hairs on the body, while the head and “points“—lower legs, mane and tail—are mostly solid-colored. Horses…
I’d like to introduce Heart of Passion’s next two horses: Cloud Maker and Grizzly Stomper. Both horses in the story are modeled after the amazing American Running Quarter Horse. They are fast. Durable. Spirited. Everything a relay jockey desires. History Horse racing has always been a large part of Native American culture. It is generally…
Who doesn’t love a stout Appaloosa! Camas Picker holds this week’s spotlight, and I’m thrilled to introduce him and his owner/rider. He’s strong. Driven. Fast! But is he fast enough to beat his female competitor? The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colorful spotted coat pattern and is now one of the most popular breeds….
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