April Coker, Author

Author: aencoker

  • Teacher Tuesday (on Wednesday): Why are teachers tired?

    Yes, I know it’s Wednesday, but yesterday I wrote about American ingenuity as a part of FOLK Magazine’s 2013 Journal Challenge, so I’m a day behind.  I could have gone ahead and written about wedded life as I am supposed to on Wednesday, but what is a blog if it isn’t done according to the…

  • Folk Magazine 2013 Journal Challenge: American Ingenuity

    This week’s journal challenge prompt is:  How do you perceive American ingenuity?  Where do you see American ingenuity thriving today? What a great question!  (or two)  American ingenuity is the heart of our nation’s productivity and prosperity!  Without it there would be no light bulb, no computer, no car, no Post-it notes.  And where would…

  • At Home Monday: More family talent. . .

    You may remember that my sisters and my mother exchanged handmade and handcrafted gifts for Christmas and my birthday.  I think I shared what one of my sisters gave me–a cute owl painting and a burlap and linen vanity stool–but I never shared what my other sister did.   She was inspired by a similar…

  • Thrifty Hunt Thursday: Happy Valentine’s Day!

    From my booth A.C. Junk ‘n’ Stuff, a few Valentine wishes are sent your way.  This little postman pup hit Bingo when he delivered the best Valentine ever. . . The pup below sings along as his master serenades his favorite Valentine. When I first put up this “Be Mine” banner, it said, “Be Wine!”…

  • Wedded Life Wednesday: Some role models. . .

    I heard in the news this week about a man who lost his beloved wife of 60 years and now refuses to sleep in the bed they shared.  The reporter said that the man had always been “madly in love” with his wife.  He couldn’t bear sleeping alone in the bed he had shared with…