Our First Power Outage of 2024 was During a Snowstorm with a Single Digit Temperature
Winter has finally arrived with full ferocity here in Missouri. It's been in the single digits for a few days, and I've been doing my...
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authormargarite
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Apple Butter, a Family Tradition from Grandma
I made apple butter over the weekend. I give it to friends and family for Christmas and enjoy eating it on everything from ice cream to...
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authormargarite
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Computers Often Confound Me
If you are a frequent Ozarks Maven reader, then you know I am not technologically savvy. I manage to do what needs to be done most of the...
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authormargarite
Dec 4, 20233 min read
How I Deal with Stress
Do you ever get so overwhelmed and stressed out that you don't know what to do with yourself? I think it's important to recognize when...
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authormargarite
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Thanksgiving is in the Books
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I made what was supposed to be pumpkin bars that turned out to be pumpkin cake for my...
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authormargarite
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving this week! My family and I celebrated our Thanksgiving yesterday at Golden Corral. Due to work...
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authormargarite
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Rice for My Laptop
It would seem I’m having a run of bad luck at the moment. There are many reasons I say that, but we’ll stick with one for now. I began a...
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authormargarite
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Sometimes Showing Love is as Simple as Ham and Beans
Ham and beans. It's a simple meal. While I enjoy it from time to time, I don't love it. My husband, however, loves ham and beans and...
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authormargarite
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Happy Halloween!
I hope you all have a wonderful Halloween this year! I hadn't planned on being home for the trick or treaters this year, but my...
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authormargarite
Oct 23, 20232 min read
My Book Signing at Always Buying Books and Great Friends
I am incredibly blessed with family and friends who love and support me in dreams. I had book signing at Always Buying Books, a locally...
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authormargarite
Oct 16, 20233 min read
Adventurous Travel, OCW Awards, and an Upcoming Book Signing at Always Buying Books
I had quite the adventurous weekend. I attended the Ozark Creative Writers Conference in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, one of my favorite...
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authormargarite
Oct 9, 20233 min read
It's Fall, Y'all! My Garden and I Both Love It.
The cool breeze is carrying a much-anticipated break from the oppressive heat of summer. The cooler air is not only a welcome respite for...
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authormargarite
Oct 2, 20233 min read
A Conference Last Weekend, The Joplin Writers' Faire This Weekend
My busy season has begun! Last week, I attended the NASCSP (National Association for State Community Services Programs) Conference in...
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authormargarite
Sep 25, 20233 min read
October Book Signings -- Joplin Writers' Faire and Always Buying Books
October will be an extremely busy month. I have two writers' conferences, my wedding anniversary, and two book signings. On top of all...
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authormargarite
Sep 4, 20233 min read
The Labor of My Day
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! It's a great time to get together with family and friends, have a cookout, take a swim in...
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authormargarite
Aug 28, 20233 min read
My New Novel is Available for Pre-order, Release Date is September 20, 2023
I am ecstatic! My novel, Sally's Secret Legacy, is currently available for pre-order in the ebook format for $1.99...
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authormargarite
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Bookstores are Still the Place to be
I had a great book signing at Barnes & Noble last Saturday. Five other members of Sleuths' Ink Mystery Writers and I had a big, beautiful...
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authormargarite
Aug 13, 20233 min read
After Much Calculation, My Health Insurance Policy is Selected
I tend to agonize over certain decisions because I want to be absolutely sure I'm making the right choice. Such is the case in choosing...
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authormargarite
Aug 7, 20232 min read
My Grandson is 7!
Time flies on swift wings for certain. My oldest grandchild turned 7 years old last weekend. My Rye Guy was surrounded by loved ones as...
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authormargarite
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Baby, It's Hot Outside, and A Good Day for Catching Up Inside
Allow me to state the obvious; it's hot outside. It's sauna, blast oven, fry an egg on the sidewalk hot. I've found myself changing the...
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