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The Birth of Maggie
My mother birthed and raised thirteen children, enjoyed a very good marriage with our father, volunteered so much that, as […]

Stories of Extraordinary People
Over seventeen years ago I answered my son’s challenge to me during a conversation we were having about my having […]

It Was a Grand Day for Singing
Wednesday my guy and I took a flying trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Shaw Festival. Well, actually we drove down […]

Your Life Matters Guest Post
Today I welcome to my blog the author Marie Gage whose passion for writing family stories for future generations matches […]

Creating an Anthology–the Voice of Experience
A few days ago I launched my newest book, number seven. I tried something different this time–an anthology. Canada: Brave […]

Interviewing the Inimitable Terry Fallis
Two days have passed since I got to share the stage with two-time Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis and I’m […]

A Day in an Author’s Life
I start my day earlier than a lot of people because those early hours are when my energy is highest […]

I Learned to Step Up. Did You?
A major part of this writer’s life has come about because of a simple thing from my childhood. My parents […]

A New Headshot–Why?
Yup, that’s the real me. And I’m actually rather proud of that picture taken at a family gathering last fall. […]

I Can Hear My Mom Singin’
For this month’s blog post I’ve had to summon up all my courage. All my life I’ve been a performer […]
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