In the South, it's all about hospitality.  Guest are welcomed with open arms and immense pleasure as sweet, iced tea or rich, hot coffee and tasty desserts made lovingly by hand make an appearance with bountiful accolades.  At least, that was my Italian cultural experience!

Imagine for a moment, my delight as I welcome you into my "blog parlor" with an embrace right from my heart ... as I WRITE FROM THE HEART. I will share my life-not only as a writer-but as a wife, mother, grandmother, elementary and reading teacher, friend, and overcomer (Watch the Fox News video/ About Us).   

What motivates me to shed my fears and dare to write for hours with great anticipation? I love the memorable movie, Chariots of Fire. It is about the inspiring, true story of Eric Liddell, one of Britian's finest athletes. He stated: "When I run, I feel HIS pleasure!"

To be honest, when I write, I feel HIS pleasure!  Writing is my joy and gift to you. Remember, I am learning along with you.

Today, take a break, give yourself permission to relax. You will find encouragement and hope for life's sudden detours, disappointments and tremendous trials. Let's bask in the laughter, adventures, surprises and love that come our way making life a worthwhile, exciting journey. I have learned to celebrate and live in the moment, one day at a time, surrounded by God's amazing grace and powerful love. 

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The Stray (Coincident?)

October 19, 2012

On that Friday, a couple of weeks ago, I  never realized how bonded I would become with a stray dog that appeared in our yard. I was looking in the trunk of my car and the little dog jumped up to peer in. I started laughing at the implusiveness of my…
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The Word Above All Words

September 13, 2012

Everyone needs to find their way at one time or another.  Agree?   I was lost and God' Word – the Bible - became my compass to wholeness. I found direction that changed my course and destiny.  I have been on both sides of the fence. In the beginning,…
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Who Is Your Sponge?

August 16, 2012

Mrs. Lora Baker was my fifth grade teacher and I was her sponge.  Much of the passion for teaching, I soaked up in that fifth grade classroom in the little Delta town of Shaw, Mississippi. Everyone has a favorite teacher. I was blessed to have several…
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A Family Serengeti Experience

July 8, 2012

 I needed a break from writing, from phone calls to set up book signings for now and the fall.  I needed a big break from working on Brocato Publishing....Touching Hearts/Changing Lives - my new website. I am not tech savy but I get by but the new creation…
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

June 26, 2012

WELCOME TO  BROCATO PUBLISHING BLOG Today, it is on my heart to communicate or blog about how "fearfully and wonderfully" we are all made.  It makes a difference in how we "see" ourselves.  We all compare and come up short, at times. But comparing is…
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