There are old, empty school buildings in communities all around us. I would love to be able to restore, renew, renovate, and re-purpose these buildings, bringing vitality and life back into the community from them. There is an old building in Luther, Iowa that has

You have questions. I have answers. It’s what I do. 1. When will the next book be published in the Bellingwood series? I hate to admit how systematic my life is. Things are always better when a plan is in place. At least for me.

Illustration by Bec Schrieber Yesterday, Max and I were in Ames, picking up sandwiches after doing busy stuff. The shop sits right on a small pond where Canada (edited – it’s NOT Canadian) Geese spend a great deal of time. Across the pond is a putt-putt

They are promising 3-5″ of snow tomorrow in central Iowa. Don’t bail on me now, you crazy weather patterns. Bring it! Yeah, yeah, yeah … I know that you’re tired of winter and all that. Don’t hate me. I haven’t had a good blow-out blizzard

I love winter. I love snow. I love cooler weather. I love blankets. I love snuggling fur-babies. I love wearing sweatshirts. I love bright blue skies. I love blizzards. Really … I love winter. I’m not fond of ice and I’m not a fan of

Polly and Henry, et al, are in the middle of renovating yet another classic Bellingwood building – this time a huge old hotel that they’re turning into a home. By “All I Want for Christmas” – Bellingwood #16.5, they’re partway in, though there is still