ONE PROUD HOGAN
/Mom’s blood ran emerald green.
Read MoreA sculpture of a very thin girl with a sad look stands at the entrance to the Kiev Memorial Park, a monument marking the horrendous and historical event known as Holodomor.
Read MoreAcross the world, Ukrainian flags and sunflowers inspire hope for this besieged nation
Read MoreEvery day I receive a quote in my computer mail. Today’s was by Abigail Adams, and read: “Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.” Perseverance I’ve got but your support is strengthening my patience big time.
The bruises and scrapes are disappearing. The braces are here for a while. But when I looked in the mirror this morning, a familiar face smiled back at me. Thank you!
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February is the perfect month to settle into your favorite chair and pick up a good book. But which one?
Read MoreNoted photographer Ken Janes strides deep into the dank woodlands and cypress hammocks of Indian River County, often waiting patiently for hours to capture stunning avian images.
Read MoreSmiles as I read each page, plus a dash of Trivial Pursuit and a Jeopardy challenge.
Read MoreHello, I’m Val Marier …. a freelance journalist who lives in Wells, Maine. I’m a graduate of Skidmore College, a contented and happy wife, mother and grandmother who also enjoys knitting, golfing, traveling and reading. I try to bring my positive perspective on “life in my 70s” — whoops, now life in my ‘80s” — to my blog and hope you enjoy reading Wandering With Val.
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