Author Archives: Teresa Lasher

About Teresa Lasher

Teresa K. Lasher, Freelance Writer and Speaker 266 Timber Creek Circle NW Comstock Park, Michigan 49321 Phone: 616.785-9878 Email: terri@lasherstudios.com www.lasherstudios.com Teresa is a freelance writer living in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband. They have two grown children, and two precious grandchildren. She enjoys writing creative non-fiction works about her travels, memoirs, poetry, and devotionals. She loves to read, write, bike, sail, motorcycle, and adores walking in nature’s beauty. Teresa has spoken to women’s Bible study groups regarding the trauma and blessings of brain surgery, and also communicated her love of “Journaling” to groups such as MOPS (Mothers of Pre Schoolers) and Salvation Army corps officers. She has spoken on query writing and how to prepare articles for publication among writer’s groups. Her published works have appeared in Rider, Sailing, Women’s Lifestyle, Thunder Roads of Michigan, West Michigan Christian Newspaper, and War Cry and various newsletters. She co-authored articles featured on The Salvation Army’s website and news releases, and is a contributing writer in Gold Wing Road Riders Association newsletters and Seasons, a women’s magazine. PUBLISHED WORKS 1. “And Away We Go!” Let is Slip newsletter, May 2008 2. “Sweet Memories,” Thunder Roads of Michigan magazine/March, 2008 3. “U.P. From the Back Seat—Passenger perspectives on a Michigan and Canada adventure, Rider magazine/February, 2008 4. “Thirsty Soul,” The War Cry/February 16, 2008 5. “Treasures Forever,” Women’s Life Style magazine/July, 2007 6. “Two for the Road--A couple makes the leap into racing with a doublehanded race across Lake Michigan,” Sailing/February, 2007 7. “West MI Christian Newspaper Celebrates Eighth Year,” The West Michigan Christian/October, 2006 8. “Uninvited Guests—Providence Bay Campground, Canada,” Gold Wing Road Riders Association newsletter/October, 2006 9. “Make Working From Home Work for You,” Women’s Life Style magazine/September, 2006 10. “It’s Never Too Late for Mothers & Daughters to Connect,” Women’s Life Style magazine/May, 2006

Watch those words!

Lord, set a guard upon my lips, My tongue control today; Help me evaluate each thought And watch each word I say. —Hess God’s Word should shape our words. .

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Wind Storm Across Lake Michigan

  Sand stings my face.  Hubby and I brave the wind storm and head for the beach to take pictures and document the effects of high winds across Lake Michigan.  Crashing waves.  Angry waves break over Muskegon Lighthouse pier.  Rolling, … Continue reading

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Picture of calm

  Picturesque.  Calm and serene.  Untouched.  Set apart from human spoiling. It’s amazing to me that the setting remains virtually the same whenever I return whether in 5, 10, or 20 years.  Steadfast.  Faithful.  Vigilant winds toss young saplings and mature, … Continue reading

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travellin’ home

 Overnight in Duluth where we can see the bridge which raises when ships or sailboats enter or leave Superior Bay and Lake Superior. ate at Little Angie’s Cantina & Grill near the Pier. Traveling home and takin’ our time to … Continue reading

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liberty and elijah w red flower   Munsinger & Clemens Gardens, St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Garden: A planted tract used for public enjoyment.  And that it is!  “During the 1880’s the location was used as a sawmill, due to its proximity … Continue reading

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Taste and See…

  Our granddaughter, Liberty, harvests her 1st green pepper from my deck garden.  She’s been watching the pepper grow for days now and asks me every day, “Is it time to pick the pepper yet?”  Today was the day!  She’s … Continue reading

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3 acorns

  Liberty and I walk the neighborhood.  She asks if we can knock on some doors and say “hi” to the neighbors.  I say we can say “hi” if we see them in their yard today or out walking like … Continue reading

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Race Night

Liberty and Elijah, Mom, and Nana see Grandpa and Daddy off for race night off Holland pier.  The grandkids are impressed with the big boat, but also eager to get to the beach to build sandcastles and jump in the … Continue reading

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My little helper

This is what happens when a 2 ½ year old willingly fills the cat bowl.

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Surprise-Surprise!

Steve and I received a most wonderful (and surprise) gift EARLY this morning!  Around 5:30 am, we heard a knock-knock, ring-ring. Again, knock-knock, ring-ring.  “Did you hear the doorbell?” I asked.  The first thing that popped into my head: it … Continue reading

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