Category Archives: husbands

A WRITER’S MIND

Posted on April 24, 2021 by fairysockmother

Those of you who know me personally realize why I quit writing abruptly after my trilogy, The Wolves of Lise was finished. In October of 2017, when Before Winter was out in ebook but not yet in paperback, my husband … Continue reading →

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Quacking Frogs and Eggs like Brains

Posted on March 31, 2020 by fairysockmother

Spring brings the arrival of the Wood Frogs to my small pond. I’ve probably told you about them before but somehow the rhythm of nature is reassuring to me. Simple things like frogs, budding bushes, and growing grass seem very … Continue reading →

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THE CAR WASH BLUES

Posted on February 17, 2019 by fairysockmother

I’ve shared before the many things my husband took care of around the house. One item in particular was my car. If the oil needed to be changed, if the engine made a funny noise, he would drop me off at … Continue reading →

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Snowfall and Firelight

Posted on January 26, 2019 by fairysockmother

I find my outlook has changed since I’m facing the world alone. I was born at the end of a generation where women were expected to marry and household responsibilities were fairly well defined. Being the mother of two daughters, I … Continue reading →

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