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I've written hundreds and hundreds of posts over the years. To help you find your way to the best of the best, I've tagged my favorites "Don't Miss!" Scroll down here to find them.

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One Broken Ankle, and Two Lives Grind to a Halt. Or, Why You Should Definitely Stop and Tie That Loose Shoelace

December 1, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

A 75-year-old man with his broken ankle in a cast in a hospital bed in his den with TV. Photo by Barbara Newhall

I’m doing my wifey thing. My husband has a broken ankle and I’m taking care of him. That means I’m exhausted. And grumpy. Read more.

I Decided to Stop Bad-Mouthing Donald Trump. But Will I?

November 17, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Donald Trump victorious on cable TV. I'm going to stop bad-mouthing Donald Trump. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Last Tuesday night I made a decision. I decided to stop bad-mouthing Donald Trump. I would give him a chance. I’d keep an open mind. But could I? Read more.

Kudos for Wrestling with God — The Author Shamelessly Keeps Score

November 10, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Kudos -- the Clarion Foreword Reviews logo.

Today I shamelessly brag about the kudos that “Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith” has earned: lots of nice reviews and prizes. Read more.

Donald Trump Played Me. Here’s How

November 5, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

The cover of Donald Trump book, "Think Big and Kick Ass."

Donald Trump played me. He got what he wanted from me this election season. And it wasn’t my vote. Read more.

My Ancestral Ghosts — Are They Haunting This Halloween House in Minnesota?

October 31, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Are my ancestral ghosts haunting this Red Wing house decorated for Halloween. Barbara Falconer Newhall traveled to Red Wing, MN, to look for her 3x great-grandmother's houses. This house, a duplex, built in 1920, stands at the location on Third St. where her ancestor lived. Photos by Barbara Newhall

Could my ancestral ghosts be haunting this Halloween house in Red Wing, Minnesota? I wanted to think so. Read more.

The Bride Said Yes to the Dress . . . The Mother-of-the-Bride Diaries Begin

October 27, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Seamstress and saleswoman Nordstrom fit a bride with a wedding dress. Yes to the dress. Photo by Barbara Newhall

The woman said yes to The Dress, the one she’ll be wearing on her wedding day. With that, her mother opened a credit card account and placed the order. Read more.

Should Authors Read Reviews of Their Books? I Did

October 6, 2016 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Should authors read reviews of their books? I did. Wrestling with God book on sale at Great Good Place for Books bookstore in Oakland, CA. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Should authors read reviews of their books? I’ve read mine, and I’ve got opinions about at least one of them. Read more.

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“Wrestling with God” Got a Starred Review From Publishers Weekly — And I’m Doing the Happy Dance

Author Barbara Falconer Newhall opens her copy of Publishers Weekly magazine, which had just arrived in the mail, to find that her book, Wrestling with God, got a starred review in the January 21, 2015, issue. PHoto by Jon Newhall

I’ve got some news. Huge news. “Wrestling with God“ got a starred review from Publishers Weekly this week. They reviewed my book, and they gave it one of their big, fat red stars. Read more.

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DON’T MISS!

KRKS_FM talk show host and Christian pastor Gino Geraci hosts the Crosswalk radio show in Denver. Crosswalk photo.

My Chat With Gino Geraci — Here’s the Link

"Seattle Cloud Cover," by Teresita Fernandez, 2006, a pedestrian bridge with photographic material between layers of glass. Photo by Barbara Newhall

The Olympic Sculpture Park — An Artful Stroll on Seattle’s Waterfront

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Not Enough Rain. Not Enough Stories About My Husband

American flag flies next to a Michigan State University Trojans banner. Lots of Michigan State fans in Pentwater. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Guest Post From Jon: Does “Under God” Belong in the Pledge of Allegiance?

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