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So here we are in the month of December, and tomorrow being the feast of St. Nicholas, I was reminiscing about what this day meant to me growing up. Eastern Europeans and their ancestors celebrate this saint’s feast day in a variety of ways. (I read a newsclip about a parade in the Czech Republic…
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Well, it’s been an interesting end of 2021 and a new beginning in a fun year word to say, 2022. The day after Christmas, my life took a left turn. I fell and broke my arm. In my bathroom. Doing nothing other than walking across the floor to grab something. (honestly, I was going too…
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It’s December 20th. The grass is still green, the leaves have been carted away by the city, and there is little to no chance of a white Christmas in Toledo. In five days, we will celebrate Christmas in my house as we always do, coming home from Mass late on Christmas Eve, sleeping in on…
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Here is my entry into Susanna Leonard Hill’s fabulous contest: Go Green for Christmas “Due Monday- Go Green for Christmas contest entries,” said Mrs. Denton. “First place is fifty-dollars. Recycled materials only.” “Fifty bucks?” Jake shouted. “I’ll take it!” Everyone laughed. “Psst! Sam!” Jake whispered. He held a note. “Not…
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Originally posted on Susanna Leonard Hill: I was tootling along, minding my own business, when suddenly I realized it’s November 22! “Holy Flying Reindeer, Batman!” I said to Violet. “Do you understand the implications of this?” Apparently she thought I was asking her to BE a flying reindeer and felt no urgency whatsoever regarding the…
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Summer is quietly leaning into autumn in Northwest Ohio. Night falls quickly, no more lingering sunsets and light until 10 p.m. No more sitting on the front porch in shorts and t-shirts. The air is getting cooler and the sun is farther away. The grass is fading and the leaves are wilting. We can count…
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I found out last week that a story based on true events from my childhood, which I titled “Stanley’s Easter Eggs” was accepted for publication by Primary Treasure Magazine. After a publishing desert during the pandemic, I’m beyond excited to have another writing credit.
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I participated in what was possibly one of best webinars on writing last week. Lisa Stringfellow discussed building an author website on the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge. So much to learn and do!
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Check out my latest story “Ghost or Not?” at White Cat Publications. If I may say so, I’m pretty proud of this story. Inspired by a story written by my friend Rich Goss, I think it could form the basis of a screen play. Writing a screenplay is on my bucket list. Check out “Ghost…
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Well, I turned sixty last Saturday. Finally having our house remodeled to the point at which to entertain is comfortable, we threw a small get-together to celebrate this milestone birthday. It was just warm enough outside that guests could sit around the fire (with coats on) and listen to my son’s band play on the…
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