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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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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Celts and Vikings and Swords, Oh My!

    I spent the weekend as a Viking once more.  The Heavener Runestone Viking and Celtic Festival was held at the Heavener Runestone Park again this weekend.  There were vendors and performers; I met people from everywhere and enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Grateful for the Heavener Runestone Park

    This week I’m grateful to the Heavener Runestone Park, Park Manager Erin Bruesch, and staff.  I’ve been taken into the fold and they feel like family.  The Heavener Runestone Viking and Celtic Fest is once again upon us.  The … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: A Poetry Workshop

    The Oklahoma Arts Council presents Dr. Benjamin Myers Oklahoma Poet Laureate, 2016 – October 1, 2016, 10:00 am at the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County, 120 West Maine, Enid, OK 73701. Dr. Myers will be reading and … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Grateful for “Find” Feature

    I recently sent a manuscript to my agent/editor and she wrote back with some eye-opening information.  How many times could I use the word “was” in one story?  And to prove a point, she highlighted all of them … Continue reading →

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2016 CULTIVATING GRATITUDE: #WEAREOWFI!

     I’m proud to say I’m a member of the Oklahoma Writer’s Federation, Inc. (OWFI) because WE ARE OWFI! That statement started last year after our conference and caught on.    I attended the board meeting today as a delegate from … Continue reading →

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