Healthcare, Then (Pandemic) and Now
I've spent way too much time in Mercy Healthcare facilities lately. I've had several doctor appointments for routine things as well as my...
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authormargarite
- Sep 9
- 3 min
Letting Go is Tough
Letting go is hard for me. I tend to hold tightly to what is mine until it has completely worn out. Sometimes, that's not a great idea....
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authormargarite
- Sep 2
- 2 min
Time to Make Apple Butter
A friend graciously gave me a plethora of apples last week. When he asked me if I knew anyone who made apple butter, I told him I make it...
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authormargarite
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Apple Blessings
When I was a little girl, one of our neighbors had a small apple orchard. When they got tired of freezing, canning, and picking apples,...
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authormargarite
- Aug 19
- 2 min
It's the First Day of School!
I have two grandkids who started school today. They're in first and second grades. The joy on their little faces warmed my heart and...
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authormargarite
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Proverbs, Adages, Aphorisms, and Axioms from the Ozarks (Our Sayings)
I came across a couple of videos where people were sharing the sayings they heard growing up and sometimes still hear. I thought it might...
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authormargarite
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Happy Birthday to My Eight-year-old Grandson
I have three amazing grandchildren, the oldest of whom turned eight years old today. It seems like just last week I was sitting in the...
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authormargarite
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Therapy Cost Was a Shock, So I Looked Elsewhere
As you many of you may remember from last week, the orthopedic office ordered four to six weeks of physical therapy for me. The therapy...
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authormargarite
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Crutches are Gone for Now, But I'm Not in the Clear.
I've been released from my crutches! It took a while, but I finally had an appointment with an orthopedic office today. The office was...
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authormargarite
- Jul 15
- 4 min
A Torn Muscle? A Pulled Muscle? I'm Still Waiting to Find Out.
Last week was quite interesting. I attended training in Jefferson City, Missouri for work. While this particular training is always...
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authormargarite
- Jul 7
- 3 min
A Red Wasp Attacked Me. Here's What I did About It.
Please note: I am not a medical professional. Therefore, the information in this blog is not meant to take the place of medical...
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authormargarite
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Happy Independence Day, USA!
Happy Independence Day! I hope you all have a fun and safe 4th of July! Thank you to our military personnel and veterans who make our...
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authormargarite
- Jun 24
- 2 min
The Struggle with Changing Computer Platforms
I'm not a fan of change for the sake of change. Some changes are necessary, but that doesn't mean I have to like them, either. We went...
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authormargarite
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Local Author's Day is being held at Joplin History & Mineral Museum on Saturday, June 22, 2024
This post will be brief. I'm under the weather with bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection at the moment, but I want to tell you...
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authormargarite
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Between the Pages Writers Conference was Amazing!
Over the weekend I attended the Between the Pages Writers Conference (BTP for short) in Springfield, Missouri. This is the third year for...
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authormargarite
- Jun 4
- 3 min
Another Vacation at the Beach? Only for Family.
I apologize for being tardy with my post. Honestly, I forgot what day it was until this morning and failed to post Ozarks Maven on the...
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authormargarite
- May 27
- 4 min
Reviving Your Creative Genius: Steps to Finding Your Muse Again
Today, I have another great article by Sasha Moody, The Patient Investor. This time she wrote a great article for Ozarks Maven regarding...
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authormargarite
- May 20
- 3 min
Growing into Marriage
When I married my husband at the tender age of twenty-seven, I had specific ways of doing things. I suppose I was still under the...
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authormargarite
- May 12
- 5 min
Happy Mother's Day Edition: Author Spotlight Diane Yates
Happy Mother's Day! I am an Amazon Associate. As such, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through my affiliate...
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authormargarite
- May 6
- 2 min
Celebrating Mom
Mother's Day is coming up next week, and I have a special post planned. I'm going to spotlight Author Daine Yates, who has written a...
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