Category: The Edge of Nowhere
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Nostalgic Musings
What I wouldn’t do to go back to the 17 year old me with the understanding that — though not perfect — home is where people know you. It’s where you don’t have to explain why and how you think the way you do because you’re all a product of similar experiences.
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Jackrabbits: The Plague of the Dust Bowl
Having grown up in Oklahoma — and as the daughter, granddaughter and niece of more than a dozen Dust Bowl survivors — I relied heavily on the stories I’d been told over the years to write my book, The Edge of Nowhere. My dad has always been a prolific storyteller, so I had no end…
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The Soil That Gives Me Strength
One of the things I miss most about Oklahoma is the rich red dirt. I didn’t appreciate it when I lived there. In fact, I probably didn’t like it much because it stains everything. As a child, I remember having brand new, sparkling white, tennis shoes and — the first time I wore them outside…
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When the Two Halves of My Life Intersect
If you’ve followed my blog at all, I don’t think you’ll be surprised to hear that I’m a proud Okie, displaced in Minnesota. While I like Minnesota okay, Oklahoma will always be home. It’s the place I think of when the word “home” is mentioned. It’s where most of my family still resides, and it’s…
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COMING SOON: “THE BIG COVER REVEAL”
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The People Who Inspired the Characters: “The Edge of Nowhere”
Today is National Aunts and Uncles Day, so today today I honor my aunts and uncles and thank them for being a huge part of the person I have become.
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