Writng Buddies

I’m writing today until my mom and dad get here to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. Some of the writing was done in my head while working outside (watering flowers, feeding birds, sweeping the patio) before the day got too hot. A little was done while eating lunch and reading (Entangled by Barabara Ellen Brink) – good [...]

What in the World is Synesthesia?

I cannot believe reading a novel (Split Sense, by Barbara Ellen Brink) has led me to this confession. I have this thing called Synesthesia. I wrote a full review of this mystery.suspense at www.booksbyjoy.com. I hope you’ll read it – this is a book worth reading and is only $3.99 for your Kindle. Actually, Barbara [...]

The Adventure That is Your Life

  Sometimes the thought of looking back and re-examining your life is intimidating. There are some memories that leave me feeling like I’m standing on the edge of a cliff and am about to be pushed off. That’s when I have to ask myself: Joy, what are you afraid of? Usually, the first answer is [...]

Your Life a Legacy ~ A Series

It wasn’t the plan. Really. I’d write one little book on a very big topic, and that would be it. Well, except for the marketing of course. Then a couple of teachers and home school moms asked about books for their kids – grade school aged and older. Well, those kids have different writing needs [...]

We Had a Pool

 In the summer of 1960, I was three and my younger brother was 1. We lived across the street from Goose Egg Park and Northrop Elementary school. Our home didn’t have air conditioning. We had one fan that moved with the family from room to room. Mostly, when it was hot, we were hot. Except [...]

Air Dancers

Photo taken by and copyrighted by Joy DeKok Dragonflies fascinate me. I can sit by our pond and watch their air show without realizing an hour (or more) has gone by. They dart, hover, backup, and chase each other resting only for a moment here and there. The other day was a rough one for [...]