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,...
28
May
A Writing Assignment
by Marlene
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She learned in her writers’ group there would be a homework assignment. She was told to choose a story she had previously written and rewrite...
21
May
Newspaper Clippings, Part Two
by Marlene
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When Stevie stays with me for the day, he spends a lot of time going through old newspaper clippings and memorabilia. He sits on the...
03
May
Cake
by Marlene
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What is it about cake? Cakes are baked. Frosted. Decorated with sprinkles. Things like fruit and ice cream go well with them. Cakes can be...
23
Apr
Authors
by Marlene
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I recently stumbled upon an online discussion regarding the definition of the word “author.” Someone asked when it is that a writer becomes an author....
22
Apr
The Lime Popsicle
by Marlene
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Oh the dreaded lime popsicle. Certainly all of us know where this story could be going, for we have our own version of the green...
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....