by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 14, 2014 | rainbows | Picture This
This past week we had a strange day of storms—ominous clouds, pelting rain, and sunshine. You name it, we had it! At one point it was raining while the sun was still shining. You know what that means! Jeff and I looked for a rainbow. Sure enough, there it was...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 7, 2014 | DiAnn Mills, Firewall | Guest Blogs
I’m sure most of you guessed by my recent flurry of posts on Facebook that the TV show 24 is my fave. I love the action, intrigue, and of course the computer hacker, Chloe! There’s nothing she can’t do when her fingers fly across her keyboard. Have...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 30, 2014 | Canada Day, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Dominion Day | Stuff About Life
Tomorrow is a special day here in Canada. On July 1, 1867 it was officially named Dominion Day—a holiday commemorating the formation of Canada. On October 27, 1982 Parliament changed it to Canada Day. I’m taking a small break this long weekend, but will be...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 23, 2014 | Lisa Hall-Wilson, Ruth Waring, Stephanie Nickel, Ted Dekker | Guest Blogs
Its been another crazy week with no time for writing, so I wanted to share an awesome blog my friend Stephanie Nickel wrote called Strawberries and Sandcastles. This was a great story Ted told on the Friday night of our conference. It has something in it for all of...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 16, 2014 | Sandra Orchard, Ted Dekker, The Word Guild, Write Canada | Stuff About Life
I spent the past few days in Guelph at Write Canada – a writer’s conference put on by The Word Guild. What an amazing time of re-connecting with writer friends, making new ones, and learning from some of the best! And having supper with New York Times...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 9, 2014 | Chris Tomlin, Jim Brady, Moncton, NB, RCMP | From My Playlist
Wow…I hardly know where to begin and struggled with even writing a blog this week. What do you do when you just don’t know what to say? You speak from the heart. Last week was a tough one. However, I’m not going to list all of the struggles...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jun 2, 2014 | Talley Trio, The Broken Ones | From My Playlist
She positioned them with care on the couch, lining her dolls in a row. Each had a different limb missing. She grabbed her clipboard and pencil. “Hi, I’m Doctor Cassie. You look like you need a little patching up. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you.” She pulled a...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 26, 2014 | | Picture This
It’s time to have some fun! I don’t know about you, but this week has been another crazy and stressful one. Lots happening all around. Do you ever wish for maybe one dull moment? Just one? I hear ya. Me too. How about we take a break? Let’s set aside...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 19, 2014 | Nothing to Prove, Phillips Craig Dean | From My Playlist
Karen stood at the edge of her grandmother’s bed and sighed. The rattle in the older woman’s chest told Karen it wouldn’t be long before she left this world. It was time for God to take His servant home. Karen sat and held her grandmother’s cold hand. She traced each...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 12, 2014 | Booth Brothers; I played in the band and sang in the choir | From My Playlist
Sally clapped and raised her right hand to bring her Sunday School class to order. Within seconds, her students silenced and straightened in their chairs. “Good morning.” “Good morning, Miss Vincent,” they said in unison. Sally smiled. She loved these children. “Today...
