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Hi! I'm Margarite.
I am a blogger
and an award-winning author.
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My Retreat Feeds My Creative Spirit
I attend a women’s writers retreat twice a year, and the time is quickly approaching. This is my time to decompress, relax, and get some...
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Mar 11, 20191 min read


Jabberwocky, My Favorite Nonsense Poem
I’ve had a lot of things needing my attention lately. My blood pressure has increased with my stress level. My husband assures me that my...
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Mar 8, 20192 min read


Old Books and Sweet Memories
I was fortunate enough to find a copy of one of my favorite childhood books, The Little Red Hen, at a flea market a few weeks ago. After...
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Mar 6, 20192 min read


Why It’s Important to Sort Your Beans
We tend to get in a hurry these days. I’m just as busy as the next person and do my best to save as much time as possible. However, there...
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Mar 4, 20192 min read


My Unpleasant Surprise at the Pharmacy and Why It Wasn’t a Crisis
I’m not a big fan of surprises when it comes to my money. I’m careful to budget my predictable expenses and endeavor to keep a few bucks...
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Mar 1, 20192 min read


My Instant Pot was a Great Investment
I tried something that I’m excited to share with you. I used my Instant Pot for the first time last weekend. An Instant Pot is an...
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Feb 27, 20192 min read


Baking Bread, The Simple Pleasure
There is much wisdom being lost in our society. We live in an age of convenience and instant gratification. I can have a hot and...
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Feb 25, 20192 min read


Taking Time to Feed My Relationship
I’ve been extremely busy lately. I’m maintaining a frenzied schedule that has me away from home a great deal. When I am home, I’m busy...
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Feb 22, 20192 min read


A Flea Market Find Takes Me Down Memory Lane
I’ve been accused of being too sentimental and nostalgic. Perhaps that’s true, but I make no apologies. I thinks it’s important to...
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Feb 20, 20193 min read


Fancy Fund Raiser
I recently attended a charity function geared toward victimized women and children. I only saw two men among the throng of philanthropic...
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Feb 18, 20192 min read


Please Enjoy How Like the Sea by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
I have devoted this week to poems about love. Today’s poem matches my vision of love. Love is always in motion, never still. Gentle waves...
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Feb 15, 20191 min read


In Honor of Valentine’s Day, Please Enjoy How Do I Love Thee (Sonnet 43) by Elizabeth Barrett
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! My husband isn’t a poet by any means, but he recited How Do I Love Thee (Sonnet 43) to me when we were dating. I...
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Feb 13, 20191 min read


Please Enjoy A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns
Valentine’s Day is this week and romance is in the air. Everywhere you look, you see hearts, roses, and cute little teddy bears. In...
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Feb 11, 20191 min read


Grilled Cheese, One of My Favorite Comfort Foods
I’ve had a headache for three days. While it’s miserable, I’ve notice something interesting. When I feel terrible, I always crave certain...
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Feb 8, 20192 min read


The Barter System Enhances the Human Experience
I see all types of people in my line of work, and each person who walks through the door has a unique personality. Some of my clients...
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Feb 6, 20192 min read


My First Ozarks Romance Authors Meeting
I attended my first Ozarks Romance Authors meeting over the weekend. I’ve been a member for a few months, but this is the first time I’ve...
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Feb 4, 20191 min read


Life is Busy, but I Still Write
I’ve been super busy lately. I’ve been putting in overtime at work for the last few weeks in addition to my other activities. I work full...
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Feb 1, 20193 min read


Don’t Fall for Telephone Scams
Beware of telephone scams. I received a phone call this afternoon from a number that I didn’t recognize. I sent it to voice mail because...
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Jan 30, 20192 min read


Please Enjoy Asking for Roses by Robert Frost
My step-daughter and grandson came over for dinner this evening. My grandson is two years old, and he was full of energy tonight. If I...
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Jan 28, 20192 min read


Critiquing as the Snow Flies Illuminates Friendships
It began snowing while I was meeting with my critique group today. We were analyzing a tricky paragraph when I glanced up to look out the...
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Jan 25, 20192 min read
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