Welcome to my life. Feel my dad’s hard times during the depression. Find out how my birth adds to his worry. Grow up with me on the farmstead where Ray and I now live. Learn how, as newly weds, Ray and I come to the share the big farm house with my folks. Follow us as we struggle at farming then move on to a better living. Discover “Mom’s Things” she left behind. Understand why we are dedicated to refurbishing the farmstead. Observe how we deal with my hip surgeries. Read stories of our children and grandchildren. Let me introduce you to many people, places, and happenings that have inspired me to write. This is just a modest book. It seemed logical that Ray and I should print it ourselves because it is very personal to us. Much of it is our story. As you read, I hope you will drift back to a time in your life and it will bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye.

Have written and published a book Where Hollyhocks Bloom.
Won honorable mention in Writer's Digest Writing Contest. Write a monthly column for senior paper.

I am a retired elementary teacher that found out she could write with the aid of a computer. Amazed that readers enjoy my words. Working on second book of travel stories.

My Life, My Book, My Hollyhocks
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