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Zadie’s Halloween Surprise

I’m participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Halloweensie Story Contest. The task – tell a complete story in 100 words or less that uses the words shiver, howl, and cauldron in any form. Here goes! Zadie’s Halloween Surprise (98 words) “Not … Continue reading

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Finding the Details

My friend and I sat in the almost-empty restaurant catching up on personal news over a late dinner. We talked about our grown children (conversations about kids happens at all ages), upcoming special events, and the little details that make … Continue reading

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It’s Monday – What I’m Reading

I’m making my way through the pile of picture books above. I haven’t read them all yet but there are three in particular I would highly recommend. Good Rosie! (Candlewick Press) by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Harry Bliss is a … Continue reading

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Progress

What do you do when the baby things aren’t needed anymore, when the toddler toys are outgrown, when the sports equipment is no longer being used? Like us, you probably have a garage sale or pass them on to family … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading

I recently had the pleasure of reading two outstanding middle grade novels that I would highly recommend. Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard tells the story of 11-year-old Robinson Hart who is having a difficult time in school dealing with … Continue reading

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