Stories, Essays and a Dollop of Poetry. I write compelling fiction with heart, soul and a dash of wit. My most recent novel is the award-winning, coming-of-age literary novel,. My One Square Inch of Alaska. As a newspaper columnist, workshop director, adjunct writing instructor and fiction manuscript consultant. Thanks for stopping by! .

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A HINT OF LIGHT MAKES DARKNESS FLEE. Become a Shriner through Sharon Shriners. We are a fraternal organization that supports the local patient need through transportation to and from Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as fund raising for these hospitals. We are continuously accepting donations to Sharon Shriners for our operations and for our transportation unit. With your help we can continue helping children with their medical needs.

Thursday, December 15, 2011. Reid again more of a sleeper than Tatum. Reid can crawl over the stair in the kitchen and also pull himself up onto a couch, or over a person. Tatum stil loves her bottle! Out eats Reid .