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Hi! I'm Margarite.
I am a blogger
and an award-winning author.
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My novel is coming along well. Here’s a little sneak peek just for Ozarks Maven readers.
I promised you, my dear readers, updates on my work from time to time. I’ve decided to share a little about my novel with you. I’ve never...
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Mar 7, 20182 min read


Garden Fever
We’ve had some mild weather here in the Ozarks over the past few days. Temperatures that hover in the sixties beckon me outside to play...
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Mar 5, 20182 min read


My honesty at the bank shocked the teller, and he wished Karma to bless me. I always try to tell the
A man told me that Karma would bless me yesterday. I can honestly say that’s the first time anyone has ever said that to me. The reason...
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Mar 2, 20182 min read


Technology has changed my life in ways I never dreamed.
Sometimes I don’t realize how far we’ve come technologically until I read something that was written in the eighties or nineties. I’m...
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Feb 28, 20184 min read


I’m a No-No Nana Ninja
Having grandchildren is an experience unlike any other. I have two healthy and happy grandchildren. My grandson is a year and a half old,...
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Feb 26, 20183 min read


Company Culture and the CEO’s Philosophy Can Make All the Difference
A company’s culture can make all the difference in how a person progresses in his or her career and even in how that person perceives...
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Feb 23, 20182 min read


I’m a Writer, and a Writer Must Write
I’m a writer. I have a day job as a community action warrior where I’m instrumental in helping low income folks live a better life. I’m...
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Feb 21, 20182 min read


Missouri Weather – Show Me Extremes
Missouri is called “The Show Me State.” I’ve often wondered if our moniker is due to our crazy weather patterns. Let me tell you...
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Feb 19, 20181 min read


It’s best to stay home during bad weather if possible. I wasn’t always so wise.
This weekend is the Ozarks Writers League Conference. I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time. Mother Nature is threatening her...
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Feb 16, 20182 min read


It’s amazing what you can learn when you read the entire letter or instructions.
A man called me and told me that he had a problem a few days ago. When I asked him about the nature of the trouble, he told me that he...
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Feb 14, 20182 min read


Sometimes Love Finds You When You Aren’t Looking
Romance is in the air. Happy couples are going to great lengths to express their love for each other. Many will become...
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Feb 12, 20183 min read


Valentine’s Day Gifts Don’t Always Need to be Romantic to Express Love
Valentine’s Day is in a few days. I’ve heard many people ask, “What do I buy for my significant other?” On this topic, I am far from...
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Feb 9, 20182 min read


Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Are you ready? I’m not, but I’m forming a plan. One of my favorite Valentine treats is...
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Feb 7, 20182 min read


There’s Nothing Better than Cast Iron Cookware if You Properly Care for It
My favorite type of cookware is cast iron. The stuff will last for generations if you take care of it. It cooks evenly and holds up to...
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Feb 5, 20182 min read


Take Care of Yourself This Cold and Flu Season
This winter is rife with viruses. People all over the country are being treated for the flu and many are being hospitalized with...
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Feb 2, 20182 min read


Mother Moon Incites Our Imagination
I had the pleasure of witnessing a Blue Moon, Blood Moon, and lunar eclipse on my way to work yesterday morning. I got up early so I...
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Jan 31, 20182 min read


Marriage isn’t a 50/50 partnership. Sometimes we give more, and sometimes we take more.
Having a great husband is a blessing every day, but especially on days like this. I think I’m fighting off some sort of virus. I’ve had a...
authormargarite
Jan 29, 20181 min read


Cherry Snack Cakes Make Me Take a Moment to Remember
I meet myself coming and going these days. I’m so busy that I often wonder how I remember to breathe. I work 40 hours per week at my day...
authormargarite
Jan 26, 20182 min read


Does Anyone Dress Up for a Job Interview Anymore?
I’ve noticed an unpleasant trend lately. Perhaps it’s just in my area, but I find it quite upsetting. I’ve observed several people arrive...
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Jan 24, 20182 min read


Our Cowboy is Gone, but His Legacy Lives On – My Memories of Dusty Richards
My writing circles are in mourning right now over the death of Dusty Richards. For those of you who don’t know who he was, Dusty was a...
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Jan 22, 20182 min read
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