Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

Again, Please

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Prompt: Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? The Polaroid picture above was taken in April, 1979. That’s my husband, Greg, holding our newborn first child, daughter Carly Anne. If I could re-live any year … Continue reading →

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Sense of Wonder

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Prompt: What does it mean to be a kid at heart? While raising my children and during my teaching career and now watching my grandchildren, what impresses me most about kids is their curiosity. They are eager to observe and … Continue reading →

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Loss of Innocence

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Today’s prompt: What major historical events do you remember? The earliest major historical event that I can remember was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. My family was Catholic, and I went to Catholic school. We were so proud … Continue reading →

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In Favor of Lazy Days

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Today’s prompt: Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? Yes. I mean, one or the other, depending on the circumstances. Generally, on days when I am lazy, and there is something I need to accomplish, I am very … Continue reading →

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In the Meme Time

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Ponder these thoughts. You can change your life for the better. Feel free to share these on your social media.

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In the Meme Time

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Some positive, encouraging, inspirational memes. Feel free to use them for your social media posts. How’s your day going? Wishing you all the best.

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Wordless Wednesday: Surprise in the Sink

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Reviews of Mistletoe Redemption and Atomic Habits

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I received Mistletoe Redemption as a giveaway at a Christian writers’ conference. It’s a two-novella Harlequin Love Inspired inspirational romance. The two stories are A Dry Creek Christmas by Janet Tronstad and Bluegrass Christmas by Allie Pleiter. I wasn’t expecting much from these, because sometimes when … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Frank

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
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Reviews of On Becoming a Poet and Church Ladies’ Quilts

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

On Becoming a Poet is a collection of essays written by (and interviews with) 25 poets, edited by Susan Terris. I looked forward to reading the book, but it didn’t live up to my expectations. I found my attention wavering. However, … Continue reading →

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