Last Friday was rough. One of my dear friends passed away on New Year’s Eve and was laid to rest on Friday. Priscilla was a wonderful...

January 2nd is a special day for me. It marks the 24th anniversary of my first date with the man I married. Ours is a unique and romantic...

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year! As promised, I’m posting a heartwarming Christmas memory. This one is...

Merry Christmas! This will be my last post until after Christmas, so please allow me to wish you all the loving embrace of friends and...

I shared this Christmas memory a couple of times, but I want to share it again because it’s one that I cherish. I lost Dad unexpectedly...

My goal for Ozarks Maven is bringing a smile to your face and joy to your day, so I’ve decided to share a heart-warming or funny...

Welcome to the holiday madness, my friends! I hope your Thanksgiving was great, and you were able to spend quality time with your loved...

Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re traveling this week, I wish you a safe journey. Whether you travel or not, I hope you’re surrounded by your...

Supply chain, inflation, and environmental issues are very real, and they’re hurting many of us. We’re paying more for staple things such...

I’ve had some adventures with navigation systems lately. My car is a 2013 Dodge Charger with built-in Garmin navigation. I travel quite a...

Today’s post will be a bit short. There are a few reasons for that, but the main reason is I wanted to spend Halloween with my...

After a hectic Sunday morning and early afternoon, I sat down at my computer to begin this Ozarks Maven post and decided to check my...

I attended the OCW (Ozark Creative Writers) Conference last weekend. It was held at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in beautiful Eureka...

Fall is here, no matter what the thermometer says outside. We can’t complain too much in my neck of the woods. It’s been in the seventies...

I’m excited to be participating in Joplin Writers’ Faire this Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Joplin...

Last Friday I attended my first School Grandparents’ Day. It was at my granddaughter’s preschool. My husband, his ex-wife, and I all...

I was interviewed on the local news about making my home energy efficient. Because of my line of work, I know a few tricks to keep my...

Approximately one year ago, I was lying in a hospital bed in the ICU fighting for my life against a myriad of illnesses. I was too weak...

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend. My husband had to work on Labor Day, which made me think back to all of the times I worked...

Entering writing contests is one of my favorite things to do, especially if they’re attached to a conference. I’ve been working on...