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I'm a kindergarten teacher and author with three children and three grandchildren.
Interests: gardening, writing, cats, education
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Road Trip
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We are starting off the summer with a little trip to the gulf. Haven’t been there in years. Okay, decades! Always loved being near any body of water! I’m sure there will be a few photos when we return! Lol... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at The View from Here
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Note:
I will be gone for a few days. Don't forget to check back! Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Empty Room
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We had a great last day assembly and the children were so excited to get their diplomas and award certificates. Many think they will be in first grade on Monday!! It’s nice to see them so eager to move on.... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Kindergarten Today
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March 6, 1925
The Caddo Herald March 6, 1925 Locals Mrs. H. F. Bass has returned from a visit in Sherman. N. Damie left Sunday for St. Louis to buy goods for his store in Caddo. C. T. Johnson and Carroll Franks visited... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Too many words...
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I am at a loss for words this morning. Or perhaps there are just too many words and feelings floating around in my brain: Happy Sad Proud Relieved Thankful Anxious Another school year completed except for the celebration! Unknown challenges... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at The View from Here
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Laura Winfrey
It is ironic that we are often unaware of the presence of a person until they are gone. Even in a small town like Caddo I don’t know everyone. I sometimes read obituaries in the paper and am saddened by... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Thursday
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Happy to see lilies. Grateful for the rain. Looking forward to the last full day of the school year. Thankful for our safety. Saddened by the storm damage. Praying for the victims and their families. Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at The View from Here
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Locals, 1903
The Caddo Herald February 27, 1903 Reliable implements: E. Bates & Son. W. J. Moon returned from St. Louis Wednesday. Hats, hats, a slaughter sale in hats at Rutherford’s. Miss Willie Moorehead visited relatives at Atoka the first of the... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Things happen...
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You know I am often torn between planning and “to do” lists and schedules, and just “winging it” through life. My split personality comes from years of seeing my plans change because things happen that I don’t anticipate. I was... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at The View from Here
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1925 News
The Caddo Herald February 29, 1925 News Man Killed Near Boggy Depot On Thursday evening of last week just about dark, William Harkins was shot and killed near his home at Boggy Depot. Immediately upon receiving notice of the trouble,... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Walmart Therapy
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Okay, I’ll be honest. I was feeling a little down yesterday after seeing all the wonderful Mother’s Day photos on FB. I don’t get to see my children for holidays or many other events. I’m blessed to talk to them... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at The View from Here
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This is me...
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My students drew self-portraits this week. They were very proud of them! Here are a few: Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at Kindergarten Today
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Business, 1925
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Posted 6 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Last Week of School
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Yes…it has arrived. The week that seemed so far away in August is here and for once it doesn’t seem like there is much to celebrate. This is the last year I will teach under the leadership of my friend... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at The View from Here
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March 1925
The Caddo Herald March 13, 1925 Of Local Interest Mr. and Mrs. Will Owen visited Denison Sunday. H. D. Person spent the week end in Oklahoma City. Ray Pace and Chas. Dale were Durant visitors Sunday. J. D. Thompson is... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Caddo- My Home Town
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Class of 1929
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The Caddo Herald May 10, 1929 Cat’s Paw Senior Doings Midget was hostess at a surprise part of which Ray Harris was guest of honor. The party was staged at Mr. and Mrs. Roland Harris’ home May 6th, the occasion... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at Caddo- My Home Town
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Mothers
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It occurred to me yesterday that although I miss my own mother at times and in ways that are often inexplicable, the mothers that are most important to my current life are the mothers of my students and the mothers... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at The View from Here
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Water...
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Not much to say this morning except that the rain passed us by...again...so I had to drag out the hose and supply some water for the locals. They seemed to appreciate it! Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at The View from Here
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April 3, 1905
The archives do not contain much from 1905 so I am grateful for these columns in later papers. The Caddo Herald April 3, 1925 “20 Years Ago” The Caddo National Bank moved into their new building still occupied by them.... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2013 at Caddo- My Home Town
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Roses
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Several people have posted photos of their beautiful roses this week. Don’t wait for mine. Roses have long been the proof of my failure to advance to the status of a masterful gardener. The gorgeous rose shown here is in... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at The View from Here
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George F. Harmon
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The Southeastern Oklahoma Citizen November 16, 1933 George F. Harmon Monday’s Daily (Durant)- November 6- George Harmon, age 20 years, was instantly killed when he was struck by an automobile driven by a hit and run driver 1 ½ miles... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at Caddo- My Home Town
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Thoughts of a Farm Woman
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The title of today’s post was for a time the title of my grandmother’s column in the newspaper. I think of her often and recall her words of wisdom and humor fondly, as do most people who read her words... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at The View from Here
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Old Caddo
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Posted May 9, 2013 at Caddo- My Home Town
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The Grace of God
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Yesterday I read one of the little tags on a plant I was carefully tucking into the soil on the east side of my vitex. “Full sun” was the recommendation listed. However, after twenty+ years of gardening in Oklahoma I... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at The View from Here
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May Locals, 1903
The Caddo Herald May 8 1903 Call No. 45 for printing. See the change in Dodd’s adv. A.H. Farrar, resident dentist. No. 12, Bass has always got it. That Wood’s butter at Bass’ is simply fine. C. C. Robinson spent... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at Caddo- My Home Town
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