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17
Aug
Sweet Intentions
by Marlene
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The first time I heard a friend speak about living with intention, I had to ask her what she meant. She explained that she can...
02
Aug
Letters to Home
by Marlene
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I can say something about myself that most people cannot say: I have five brothers, and I have five sisters. I was baby number nine...
23
Jul
The Third Grade Phonics Queen
by Marlene
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I loved phonics. There should be awards for the love of things upon this earth. Not for how far we excel in the subject at...
15
Jun
Holding Open the Door
by Marlene
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Blessed are those who hold the door open for another. Or is it they are holding open the door? Which comes first – are we...
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...
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,...