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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Author Fest!

    It’s coming! The very first Author Fest presented by the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County and the Enid Writers Club will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017.  Forty Oklahoma authors have signed up and will take … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Old Traditions

    The Christmas wreath is a standard in our home.  It hangs on the inside of the door. It is too thick to hang between the wooden door and the storm door without being crushed, so I hang it so the … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Local Art

       I’ve known Robert Steele for over 20 years.  He’s been an artist all his life.  So, the question is, why have I waited so long to purchase his art?  Robert is retired these days and has time to do … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: A Sale!

    If you spent your life believing your fiancé died in a storm and then found out your father had him killed, what would you do?  If you thought the people of your small town didn’t know who your father … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Family

    Thanksgiving is next week and I’m sure you and your family have big plans.  Mine has been sending email messages for a week deciding on a menu.  The person who hosts the dinner takes care of meat and then … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Dr. Strange

     I spent the afternoon with a good friend at the theater.  We saw Dr. Strange. It’s nice to find someone who shares my taste in movies.  I loved the special effects and story behind the Marvel character.  I’ve got … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Hello Autumn!

    It’s November! And it is still warm outside.  I don’t know whether to gripe or be grateful for the weather.  We need rain, but in Oklahoma, when the rains begin in the fall, winter is right behind.  Last year … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: The End of the World Would Suck – or Not

    It’s Halloween!  And in honor of my daughter’s favorite holiday we’re going to discuss The Apocalypse Sucks.  It would of course, if it weren’t so much fun to write.  I mean, if you can’t make fun of the apocalypse, … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: And Marigolds!

    This year I had a ton of homely little plants come up in the garden – left over seeds from last year. And I encouraged them.  I fertilized and hand pulled weeds instead of using weed preventers that stop … Continue reading

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: A Sequel

    I’m enjoying working on the first draft of Return to Glome’s Valley.  Maybe more than the first. I hope to have it ready by spring.  I’ve enjoyed working on this story as I did the first.  Some of the visitors to the … Continue reading

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