Author Archives: Donna Coulson
Reality Mirrors Fiction – for reals!
Sometimes reality mirrors fiction. I’m thinking of Jules Verne who invented cool contraptions in his novels written in the late 1800s that are now real. Or, as in this week, my novel The Archer’s Perspective. Let me explain. The Archer’s Perspective begins when the main character, her name is Piper, is riding her four-wheeler in … Continue reading
35 years today!
The front of our wedding invitation started out “Today I marry my friend…” That was thirty-five years ago today. And yes, I did indeed marry my friend (though he’s much more than that!). In the ensuing years, we have refined that friendship (and the much more!) through many seasons of better and … Continue reading
Fighting My Phone Addiction
When I was growing up, anytime the phone on the wall rang, everyone would scramble to answer it. Being the youngest of three, I didn’t often get calls, but even so I ran to try to get it first. It didn’t matter if we were eating dinner, or watching TV or in the middle … Continue reading
Ponder This – by Karl Coulson
NOTE: For today’s blog, we have a guest writer, my husband Karl. Thanks Honey! There are some things that I do which make me shake my head and wonder, why? As ya’ll know, donna kay and I are spending the summer in our fifth wheel – sometimes camping in the mountains, sometimes in Encampment parked … Continue reading
People Watching
People watching is a popular and usually fun pastime. It’s a habit I partake in and often enjoy. Walking through the mall, waiting in an airport, relaxing in a park. People are such varied and sundry creatures. It’s fun to notice the choices people make with their appearance and demeanor. I smile watching two … Continue reading
“This is how you’re supposed to do church”
Last year we had the opportunity to celebrate our island church’s, Frederiksted Baptist’s, 50th anniversary celebration. While we’d only been part of the congregation for a little while, we were impressed at how much impact a small church, started by one man with vision and obedience, could have on our St. Croix community. This … Continue reading
My birthday card to America
Dear America, Happy 242nd Birthday! I am praying that you have a beautiful day of celebrating and smiles, counting our blessings and hugging our neighbors and friends, hot dogs and fireworks. I know things are difficult for you right now, your people are not in a good place, but take heart. Things have been … Continue reading
Age Spots and Ecclesiastes
Maybe you noticed that I didn’t blog last week. Hmm. Here’s why: sometimes I come to the humbling notion that I have nothing of value to say. Often that concept is accompanied by a long look in the mirror in horror at the grey in my hair, the pruney wrinkles around my mouth, and that … Continue reading
Legacy or lunacy?
I’ve always, always been conscious of legacy. I don’t hail from a family with riches and trust funds, no. I never expected a financial inheritance. My storyteller heart has always claimed its birthright in the tales of my ancestors and of the people who have entered my life and changed me. I’ve collected stories like … Continue reading
