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14 minutes ago4 min read
How do You Prepare for a Winter Storm? Here are Some Ideas.
As I sit in my living room watching snowflakes gently cascade to the ground, my natural tendency to make sure I'm prepared kicked in. I...
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authormargarite
7 days ago4 min read
Twenty-six Years Together Began with Roses from a Stranger
It's amazing how life changes so quickly. One decision can change everything. I have posted this story before, but I feel the need to...
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authormargarite
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, my friends! I hope you are all happy, healthy, and feeling the warm embrace of unconditional love. This time of year is...
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authormargarite
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Christmas Party Games for the Whole Family!
The holiday season brings everyone together, and what better way to create lasting memories than through festive games? Christmas parties...
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authormargarite
Dec 9, 20244 min read
Unwrap the Savings: 10 Unexpected Ways to Keep Your Cash in Your Pocket this Christmas
Christmas is a magical time filled with laughter, joy, love, and giving. However, the season can also bring financial stress. With all...
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authormargarite
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Family Time is My Thanksgiving Treasure
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! My holiday was full of wonderful food and fabulous company. My poor hubby had to work on...
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authormargarite
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Happy Thanksgiving! Here are Ten Things for Which I am Thankful.
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! Since this week is Thanksgiving, I thought I would take a moment to share some of the things...
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authormargarite
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Early Shopping and Misplaced Gifts
I always have the best of intentions. I try to plan for every contingency and work hard to achieve my goals. Unfortunately, things often...
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authormargarite
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Good People Showing Kindness, No Politics
Politics has become an incredibly divisive force in our country. Yet, many of the people I know treat others with respect and kindness...
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authormargarite
Nov 4, 20243 min read
An OWL Conference and an Adventure
I attended the Ozarks Writers League Conference (OWL) last weekend. It was my last conference of the year, and I quite enjoyed it....
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authormargarite
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Top of the Rock is Worth the Drive
My husband and I took a short trip to Branson last weekend. It was our late celebration for our silver wedding anniversary. A friend of...
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authormargarite
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Our Silver Anniversary
My husband and I celebrated 25 years of marriage last week. Well, it was our anniversary, but he was prepping for a medical procedure, so...
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authormargarite
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Lessons Learned at the Ozark Creative Writers Conference
It's writers' conference season again. I attended the Ozark Creative Writers Conference (OCW) in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas last...
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authormargarite
Oct 7, 20242 min read
We All Need Some Hope Right Now. Here's the Poem, Hope, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
My heart aches for Hurricane Helene victims. So many have lost everything or nearly everything. With Hurricane Milton heading straight...
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authormargarite
Sep 30, 20245 min read
Author Spotlight, Bonnie K. Tesh
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce to my great friend and critique partner, Bonnie K. Tesh. I met Bonnie at Always Buying Books back in...
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authormargarite
Sep 23, 20242 min read
No Place Like Home
I am extremely happy to be home. I had a business trip to Memphis, Tennessee last week for work. The travel itself wasn't bad at all, but...
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authormargarite
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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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