Author Archives: Amy

A Father’s Legacy

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Amy

My 80-year-old father passed away on November 22nd from aspiration pneumonia due to Alzheimer’s disease. I gave a eulogy at his memorial service as a final tribute to an incredible man. The following are excerpts from my remarks. Over the … Continue reading →

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California Road Trip: “No Embarcadero!”

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Amy

(This is Part 5 of our California Road Trip Blog. My daughter and I are taking turns posting, this time she has the honors) – photos and text by Kaia Calhoun – It seems against the rules to come all … Continue reading →

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California Road Trip – “Crazy Busy”

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Amy

- photos by Kaia Calhoun For much of our recent vacation, my daughter and I stayed with my niece Dena and her wonderful family. Their beautiful home is situated amidst the heavily wooded, narrow twisting lanes of a Bay Area … Continue reading →

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California Road Trip – “High Horses”

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Amy

- Photos by Kaia Calhoun Philosopher Bertrand Russell once said, “A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short.” A sucker … Continue reading →

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California – Day 2 (July 20)

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Amy

California – Day 2 (July 20) July 22, 2011 by Kaia Calhoun So it must be confusing to be reading these blogs for yesterday a day later, and I am feeling a lack of direction for this particular piece, but  here … Continue reading →

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California – Day 1 (July 19)

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Amy

My daughter Kaia and I are taking a vacation in California to celebrate her graduation from college. For the next week or so we will be taking turns blogging about our adventures.  She is a professional photographer, so the shots … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Brownies

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Amy

There is no doubt in my mind that God was having a pretty good day when He invented chocolate. Technically speaking, human beings can live on manna, but in His infinite wisdom, the Creator must have mused, “Man (and woman) … Continue reading →

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An Interview with World Champion Water Skier Kristi Overton-Johnson

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Amy

Kristi Overton-Johnson is living proof that God doesn’t make any junk.  Despite our weaknesses, He can do something magical with our lives… if we let Him.No matter who you are, you will face adversity in your life. You may feel … Continue reading →

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When Magazine Interview

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Amy

I had a great interview (if I do say so myself) last night  on When Magazine‘s Blog Talk Radio show. For an hour we talked about life, faith, and my crazy writing career.  It’s easy to listen in – just … Continue reading →

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Ask the Author

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Amy

One of my greatest joys as a writer, editor, and ghostwriter is helping aspiring writers tell their stories.  I get so many questions from people, in fact, that I’m starting a new feature on my social networking and web sites … Continue reading →

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