25
Jan
Picket Fences – The Book
by Marlene
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From the back cover of my book which is now available on Amazon: Picket Fences is a collection of personal stories compiled by author Marlene Oxender,...
25
Jan
Mrs. Pickle
by Marlene
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It was during our Thanksgiving meal that my seven year-old grandson Dean was discussing the name of his stuffed dog: Pickle. He said he named...
18
Aug
Dear Younger Me
by Marlene
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I imagine many of us have dreamt of going back in time and having a talk with the younger version of our self. As we...
29
Jun
Dementia and Disease – Let’s Cut to the Chase
by Marlene
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In the final years of my father’s life, he suffered with late-stage dementia, and of course that meant his family and everyone around him suffered....
24
May
Kitty
by Marlene
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It was a cold winter day when friends of ours let us know that a pretty calico cat had taken up residence at their house....
06
May
A 1960s Four-Wheeler
by Marlene
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Something we know as a child is that life will be lived in a forward direction. Children typically have great dreams for the future which...
25
Apr
The Gift of Good Words
by Marlene
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Over the years, my mom and dad received plenty of encouragement regarding the ways in which they were raising my younger brother, Steven, who has...
10
Apr
My Grandmother’s Handwriting
by Marlene
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I would imagine nearly all of us own a box that contains items we plan to keep. The box is often tucked away in an...
27
Mar
My To-Do List
by Marlene
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I went and did this thing called “getting a little older.” It seems everyone is doing it. It’s certainly not a fashion statement – this...
13
Mar
Nomads
by Marlene
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The only thing I remember from my third grade social studies class is the word “nomad.” I was simply not a fan of the subject...