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MY CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Last night I received my first Christmas present of the year. A most welcomed gift given after twenty years of searching for a father I knew nothing about. I was so close so many times, or rather I thought I was, … Continue reading

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I’M EXCITED, I’M GIDDY, I’M ANXIOUS

I’m all of the above. As most of you know I’ve been looking for my biological father for over fifteen years. About ten years ago I finally had my DNA done. I’ve check so many times to see if I … Continue reading

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NEW YORK CITY — GRANDSON’S BIG SURPRISE

I made it to Wall Street, New York City. Didn’t get to take home any money! Oh well, what’s money. The route to all evil. At least that’s what I’ve been told. Our surprise trip started from Dallas. The grandson … Continue reading

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DAY ONE OF NEW CHAPTER OF OUR LIVES: RETIREMENT

Today marks the first day of hubby’s retirement. I awoke as usual by the crying of our little Shiatsu. She wanted to get up before I usually got her up. I try to keep the three dogs on a schedule … Continue reading

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MANY THINGS HAPPENING AND ALL AT ONCE

Well here I am again. Finally. Hubby is back from California and already counting down his final days to retirement. A big adjustment for both of us. Am I ready? Guess I’ll have to be. In the meantime my good … Continue reading

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DOORS CLOSING AND DOORS OPENING

This past month as been non stop. I’d like to say it’s been productive, well it has in a way. I need to sit and jot down all the things I’ve done and places I’ve been since my last post. … Continue reading

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WANDERING DOWN MEMORY LANE

I just returned from the most wonderful trip to Pennsylvania with my daughter and her three children. Along the way I overheard her say to her oldest, “How did our vacation turn into gma’s walk down memory lane?”    I really … Continue reading

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WRITER’S CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER

I did it, I finally got my first two chapters of Katie off to someone who will read it and give me feedback, at the conference. I’ve agonized over sending the pages but if you don’t jump in you don’t … Continue reading

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JOHN MILLS

John Mills, author, publisher at Franklin Scribes passed away a week ago. He is going to be missed by family and friends. I looked forward to meeting with him, along with several other writers on Monday evenings at our favorite restaurant, … Continue reading

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OKLAHOMA

When I hear the word Oklahoma I think of the musical and the song Oklahoma. Their state is as diverse as Texas. The east side is hilly, full of trees, and rivers. The west side is, well, is a desert. … Continue reading

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