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A Pause Earned

After three years and approximately 108,000 words, I have a very very rough draft of my first novel done. It will likely take another two+ years and much re-work, editing, adding, subtracting, and re-writing to get it even close to … Continue reading

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Great Achievements

Our greatness is often measured by our accomplishments. It starts when we are young as we are recognized for achievements like bringing home good grades, being a star athlete on the school team and winning a trophy, doing good deeds … Continue reading

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Under Construction

Like many real families, we are do-it-yourselfers.  Correction, my husband is a DIY-er.  I’m his sometimes assistant. We are lucky that he has the skills and the desire to take on the majority of our home, vehicle and yard maintenance … Continue reading

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Awe and Inspiration

We are all in the grips of Olympic fever.   Millions of us tune in at every chance we get to catch the next event and to follow our teams, be amazed, and to keep track of medal counts. Never … Continue reading

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