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A day in the life of a home schooler.
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Monster Trucks and the Art of Phonics
Sometimes, parents need a bribe to get a child to progress along the string of life skills needed for adulthood.
Jan 12
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Saddle Bags
Two old ladies ride their horses through cougar- and bear-infested forests, dreaming of impossible adventures before it all comes to an end.
Jan 8
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Sue Cauhape
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Celebrating the Horse … and a Good Friend
December 13th was designated the Day of the Horse. and 2026 is the Year of the Horse. That spurred me to write about my horse, Abby and a very dear…
Jan 5
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Sue Cauhape
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Saturday Special: Mindful Exercise
This year, I’ve promised myself to be more mindful of the exercise program I’ve developed over the decades.
Jan 3
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Sue Cauhape
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Rural Rest Stops
Sep 16, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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Winter Lights
Dec 8, 2025
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Resolution
Two opposite worlds vie for my concentration while attending Sunday morning church on New Year's Day.
Jan 1
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Incinerating Christmas
The unrestrained glee of children ripping open their presents is soon overwhelmed by the disposal of the debris. What to do what to do ... especially…
Dec 29, 2025
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Sue Cauhape
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It's Just Us This Year
Traditions and family dynamics change over the years, but they don't necessarily spoil the joy of the holidays for elders.
Dec 25, 2025
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Sue Cauhape
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Jack and Lois: A Family Story Bombshell
Christmas Eve parties at the aunts’ homes always brought out the stories.
Dec 22, 2025
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Sue Cauhape
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Carolers
Just eight more days until Christmas. Have you sung holiday songs to your neighbors yet? Don't forget Oh Chanukah! and other holiday tunes.
Dec 18, 2025
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Sue Cauhape
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Silent Night: A Pivot in a Woman’s Life
A gentle holiday song harkens to the phases of a woman's life as well as the need to take a breath amid the clamor of modern civilization.
Dec 15, 2025
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Sue Cauhape
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Saturday Special: Mel’s Photo in Watercolor
Substackers not only inspire, they pester as well.
Dec 13, 2025
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Poetry, stories, and essays about the beauty of the Great Basin, Truckee and Santa Cruz, and Utah. Welcome to Ring Around the Basin.
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