My friend, Karen Williamson, will be having a book signing for her new book, Be Nice to Me . . . I May be Your Funeral Director One...

Have you ever noticed that lousy restaurant service can really ruin your day? I don’t think people see the big picture sometimes. People...

Fall is my heavy travel season. I have several personal trips planned, and I’m also traveling for work in a couple months.  I enjoy...

We all have things to learn. We should strive to learn something new every day. I learn a great deal through my job and my various...

Writing is my passion, and I hope to one day make it my full-time career. Part of being a successful writer is networking. I was truly...

We need to be grateful for what we have and patient with those who are struggling. Our lives can change in an instant. An accident, heart...

I posted this recipe a couple months ago, but I’ve had a real hankering for it lately. Therefore, I thought I would share this post with...

Fried green tomatoes are immensely popular here in Missouri. My friend, Jane, makes the best fried green tomatoes I’ve ever had. She...

THANK YOU to all of my Ozarks Maven readers! In honor of Ozarks Maven’s first birthday, I’m giving away a $25.00 gift card to one lucky...

I posted a similar article to this one last year, but I’m reminded anew of the self-centered tendencies of the general populace lately....

It’s a scorcher here in Missouri. I’m writing this article around 6:30 p.m., and the real feel here is still 101 degrees outside. These...

Careful budgeting is a big part of my life. Pinching pennies was the way I was raised, and I hate paying more for something than I...

My friend, Larry Wood, will be having a book signing for his new release, Show-Me Atrocities, on June 30, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00...

I house sat for my sister and brother-in-law a few years ago. They live on a beautiful farm approximately 20 miles from my house. They...

One of my dearest friends is a teacher. She teaches 7th grade science during the school year. What I didn’t know until recently is that...

I’ve written about the generation gap before, but an article I read last night has me pondering it anew. I read an article about parents...

Open Mic Nights are one of my favorite writer events in which to participate. I don’t enjoy giving speeches, but it’s a whole new ball...

The summer heat has arrived in the Ozarks and already has us in a stranglehold. I published the following post last summer, but the...

Finding the best health care professionals is a daunting task. I see several types of doctors. I love all of my current doctors who, in...

My husband and I finally bit the bullet and bought a tractor. These are words I never thought I would say. I never expected to own farm...