Tag Archives: China

Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

Since the first time I saw it on TV as a teenager, one of my favorite movies has been “Inn of the Sixth-Happiness”, with Ingrid Bergman, Curt Jürgens and Robert Donat. I bought a VHS tape of it when as … Continue reading →

Posted in America, authors, autobiographies, big plans, biographies, blessings, book review, Books, careers, characters, decisions, experiences, Faith-centered stories, Family, historical, history, inspiration, inspirational people, Life, memories, movies, reading, romance, Tonette Joyce, Travel | Tagged autobiographical, China, Curt Jurgens, Gladys Aylward, Ingrid Bergman, Mother Teresa, Robert Donat, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The Little Woman | 7 Comments

Guest: Author Larissa Reinhart

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

Today it is my privilege to welcome multi-award winning author Larissa Reinhart. Larissa and I met, as so often, via mutual friends online. Larissa has had a varied and well-traveled life and we are going to have her let us … Continue reading →

Posted in art, author interview, author's life, authors, Books, careers, characters, experiences, Family, Guest author, imagination, interview, jobs, lifestyles, Mystery stories, phrases, reading, short stories, Tonette Joyce, writing | Tagged archaeology, Cherry Tucky Mysteries, China, Chinese adoptions, Egypt, Finley Goodheart Mysteries, Georgia, Illinois, Japan, Kuwait, Larissa Reinhart, Maisie Albright Mysteries, mysteries, Rescue animals, The 12 Slays of Christmas | 21 Comments

Kitchen Table Memories

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Patricia Kiyono

Growing up, we had our Melamine dishes for every day use, and good china for company. I wasn’t allowed to touch the good dishes until I was well into my teenage years. This was a special set of Noritake china … Continue reading →

Posted in memories, Patricia Kiyono | Tagged China, dishes, kids' dishes, Noritake, Tupperware, wedding registry | 12 Comments

Baskets and Bunnies…and Pecan Eggs

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tonette Joyce

We are talking Easter this week and focusing on candy…what a loaded topic… loaded with calories! When I was little, Easter baskets were a real treat. I did not grow up in a religious family, so ‘giving up for Lent’ … Continue reading →