Welcome to JoanneBrokaw.com!

Have you ever had one of those moments when you wake up and think, "Gee, where did the time go?" That’s how I feel about 2009. One minute it's 2008 and I'm writing my little heart out and the next ... 2010. Gee, what happened? I can tell you what didn't happen: I didn't update my website. Wow, you must be really bored when you come to visit. No new links, no new columns, no fresh tea brewing or cookies in the oven.

I'm a terrible host. So what's new?

I cover Christian music and mainstream pop culture that relates to Christian music on the Gospel Soundcheck blog at Beliefnet.com . You'll find everything from American Idol to the Dove Awards.

My monthly music columns appear in the Christian Examiner and Manna newspapers. And I still pen my monthly humor column, A Big Slice of Life, for Christian Voice magazine

My It's A Dog's Life blog has been gaining a loyal following. OK, I confess. I don't actually write this blog. My dog Bandit does. So be warned; everything you read is from the perspective of a mischievious Border collie.

I added some chickens to our little village menagerie; we're up to 8 hens so far. You can follow along with this little xperiments on The Great Chicken Adventure blog".

And to keep up with the latest news, visit my new blog, Notes From The Funny Farm.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. I'll put the kettle on, you get the cookies out of the oven before they burn, and let's catch up.

All the best,
Joanne