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Hi! I'm Margarite.
I am a blogger
and an award-winning author.
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The Past Couple of Weeks in Quarantine
The past couple of weeks have been interesting. I haven’t left my house in 13 days. I’m quarantined until September 25th, and I’ve been...
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Sep 23, 20204 min read


10 Helpful Household Tips I’d be Lost Without
Since everyone is spending so much time at home, I thought I’d offer some helpful household tips to make life a little easier. These tips...
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Sep 21, 20203 min read


Counting on My Family
As you may know, I’m in the middle of a 14-day quarantine because I spent time with someone close to me right before she developed...
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Sep 18, 20203 min read


Technology is My Weakness, but That’s Okay
Technology can be our friend or foe. It’s usually not very friendly with me. I’ve had my Motorola cell phone for nearly two years and...
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Sep 16, 20203 min read


Quarantined
Have you been quarantined this year? Most of us have. I have now joined the list of those who are currently quarantined. To be clear, I...
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Sep 14, 20203 min read


OWL Awards Ceremony
I’m excited for tonight. Although the Ozarks Writers League (OWL) Conference was cancelled due to COVID-19, we’re still having our awards...
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Sep 11, 20203 min read


They Call Me Nana
As a step-parent, I missed out on a few things. I never chose a child’s name, school, doctor, or the sports he/she played. I never had...
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Sep 9, 20202 min read


Keto is an Adventure
I’ve been doing the Keto diet for a couple of weeks now. Due to my health condition, I’ve been watching my carbohydrate consumption for...
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Sep 7, 20202 min read


Fresh Country Air to Clear My Mind
I’m currently taking a family member up on her offer of hospitality. She knows I’m a writer and write best while surrounded by nature....
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Sep 4, 20203 min read


Author Spotlight, H.D. Pelton
I’m thrilled to bring you this interview from H.D. Pelton. Please enjoy September’s Author Spotlight! 1. For those readers who are...
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Sep 2, 20207 min read


Meet H. D. Pelton, September’s Author Spotlight
I’m happy to introduce H.D. Pelton as Ozarks Maven’s September Author Spotlight. We belong to Ozarks Writers League together. He stepped...
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Aug 31, 20202 min read


A Few Time Savers
I’m all about saving time. As a busy woman, I employ every time saving technique I can conceive. I decided to share a few of my time...
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Aug 28, 20202 min read


Happy 100th Anniversary, 19th Amendment of the US Constitution!
I’m proud to live in the United States of America. It’s my great pleasure to celebrate a special anniversary this week. The 19th...
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Aug 26, 20203 min read


I Wish I’d Gone Out to Play More
One of the mistakes I made with my step-kids was not taking the time to go outside and play with them nearly enough. I was overwhelmed by...
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Aug 24, 20202 min read


“Cloud Thoughts” by Paul Bewsher
I’ve noticed some beautiful clouds the past few weeks. I’ve been a sky gazer my entire life. One of my earliest memories is of sitting on...
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Aug 21, 20202 min read


Politics – The Great Divider
I had a nice visit with my nephew a few days ago. He told me an interesting story. He and some friends created a private online group for...
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Aug 19, 20202 min read


Full Grocery Shelves at Last
I went grocery shopping last Friday and had a wonderful surprise. The shelves were full! The store had yeast AND flour. They had toilet...
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Aug 17, 20202 min read


Why I Belong to Five Writers Groups
I meet some brilliant and interesting people by casting off my shell and leaving my comfort zone. It’s not easy for me to do that because...
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Aug 14, 20204 min read


Missing My Family Dinners
Our world is much different than it was just a few months ago. One of the things I miss dearly is my monthly family dinner. Under normal...
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Aug 12, 20203 min read


My Grandson is Already Four
I can’t believe my grandson is already four years old! Time is going way too fast. That little guy is the person who made me a nana and...
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Aug 10, 20202 min read
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