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.

Loss of Innocence

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

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

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

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

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Reviews of Mistletoe Redemption and Atomic Habits

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

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Reviews of On Becoming a Poet and Church Ladies’ Quilts

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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Reviews of Imago, Dei by Elizabeth Johnston Ambrose and Keep It Moving by Twyla Tharp

Imago, Dei is a chapbook of poems. I don’t know if these poems are autobiographical, but I hope not. Because if they are, then the poet’s life was scarred by being brought up in a strict evangelical church; that, and having … Continue reading

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Handing Down Names

My parents named me Andrea Gabriela. My father’s name was Andreas, so my first name is after him. My middle name is for his aunt, who was a Benedictine nun, Sister Gabriela. Those names were significant for my parents. My … Continue reading

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