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Mary Richards
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Momma got a new car!
So, the Thursday before Easter, I had a wreck. A big one. With three of my grandkids in the car with me. Jesus was definitely riding with...
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Mary Richards
Apr 9, 20232 min read
Happy Easter = New Beginnings
Today we celebrate the risen Christ! Easter is always a day of forgiveness, new hope, fresh starts. This particular Easter Sunday also...
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Mary Richards
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Making Progress
Hello Friends! I'm moving along with my book. I sent it to my editor last week and I feel great about my feedback. Could this really...
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Mary Richards
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Big AFF - Heavenly Birthdays, Ugh
Yesterday this big, sweet guy should have been 65. I know the common phrase is "would have been," but my heart and brain agree, he should...
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Mary Richards
Mar 15, 20231 min read
A Millie Kind of Day
My sweet Millie was under the weather today, so she was forced to spend the day, all by herself, no sisters, no cousins, just Millie and...
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Mary Richards
Mar 10, 20231 min read
Grampa's Best Buddy
My daughter, Kate, sent me this picture earlier in the week. I've had a hard time looking at it. So, today I really studied it. This...
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Mary Richards
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Let's Talk About Mad Men...
In my quest to write the most interesting novel possible, I'm seeing characters on TV shows in a whole different light. I happened on Mad...
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Mary Richards
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Cheers to the Fake Fireplace
This has been a year of change for me. I've had to reinvent myself as an I, me; no more we or us. Our house has become my house. Our dog...
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Mary Richards
Feb 27, 20232 min read
The Covis and Mashed Potato Toast
My family nicknamed wretched Covid 19, "The Covis." Almost everyone in the extended family has had "The Covis" in one form or another,...
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Mary Richards
Feb 20, 202321 min read
Anyone want a snippet?
I thought I might share my first chapter, just in case anyone is interested. I need to pique your interest. The business of getting...
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Mary Richards
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Gintonica
Meet my new BFF, Gintonica. I have found her to be great company on the nights that I stick my big toe in the rabbit hole. Tonight is one...
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Mary Richards
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Hobbies
This has been a year of uncharted waters for me. Weaving my way through my relentless grief, writing a novel, and... you guessed it. I'm...
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Mary Richards
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Back to church...
After my husband died, 10 months ago (which is impossible, but true,) I could not bear the thought of being in the church where his...
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Mary Richards
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Another SNOW day! Arrgh
February 2, 2023 4 snow days in a row! Grandparents, raise your hand if you are ready for a thaw! I am ready to open my pool, but not as...
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Mary Richards
Feb 1, 20231 min read
Today's Sunny Spot
February 1, 2023 I can't believe we are already a month into 2023. My little grandgirl, Norah will be 3 in two weeks, although she is in...
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Mary Richards
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Mary Seeking Sunshine
January 31, 2023 My first blog post ever! After attending another fantastic Writing Away Refuge retreat online this weekend, I am...
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