by Deb Farris | Dec 31, 2025 | Faith & Art, Musings, Spiritual Reflections
~On Faith, Waiting, and the Work Behind the Scenes First, wow, a big thanks to my favorite Writers Association (Wisconsin, of course) for their encouragement and support in 2025 and for the prompt that inspired this (not so short) piece— “Welcome to this week’s...
by Deb Farris | Dec 28, 2025 | Faith and Creativity, Musings, Spiritual Reflections
I realized I hadn’t written anything for the fourth Sunday of Advent and since it’s the fourth day of Christmas, here’s a meditation on wings, solitude, and the love of enough—exploring faith, freedom, and the quiet assurance that God makes space for us to belong....
by Deb Farris | Dec 19, 2025 | Faith and Creativity, Family, Musings, Travels
Day One in Winchester Fannie likes the window down when we travel—wind, rain, snow or sleet. It doesn’t seem to faze her. She’s furry. It was raining for most of the trip down. We drove straight through, or Todd did, I should say. Thirteen and a half hours. Somehow...
by Deb Farris | Dec 11, 2025 | Faith and Creativity, Musings
I want to take a moment to honor Children’s Theatre Director Gretta Assaly—who was formidable and unforgettable and shaped many lives, including my own son’s. This is a tribute to her heart, her theatre work, and the unforgettable ways she made a place for us....
by Deb Farris | Nov 23, 2025 | Faith & Art, Musings, Writing
With the birth of Charlie IV, I thought back to the birth of my Charlie III, Here’s the story I wrote for his 35th birthday on Oct. 15, 2017. Charles Lee Grimes IV, born Nov.18, 2025 As I think of you turning 35 today, I remember how my mom would always call me on my...
by Deb Farris | Nov 18, 2025 | Faith & Art, Musings, Writing
—Reflection on finishing a novel Some stories are harder to write than others. Some truths are harder to face. In this reflection, I share what it feels like to write through grief, shame, and hope—through the characters of Not According to Plan (working title). “Can...
