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Reminiscing
On my way to work this morning, I was reminiscing. I grew up in Los Angeles, California, so I was far away from my extended family until I was 22 years old. We came to Oklahoma about 3-4 times prior … Continue reading
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News–Including New Address and Phone Number for Henry and Rachel Martens
Dad (Henry Martens) is doing better. His lungs are clear; and according to his Indianapolis cardiologist, the pacemaker is doing its job. He doesn’t have much energy or appetite, but he is again able to walk a few blocks without … Continue reading
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The Split Bowl – by Rachel Jones Martens
We sat at a long, unfinished wooden plank table. Dad added leaves as the family grew. Mom and Dad sat enthroned at chairs on both ends. Their offspring sat on long wooden benches on either side. My first memories of … Continue reading
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Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out – by Rachel Jones Martens
Juanita and Madeline got in the habit of hiding dirty dishes in the oven, pretending that they were finished with all the dishes,
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The Honest “No” – by Rachel Jones Martens
I was five years old, wearing waist bloomers and tops with square necks–nothing but smart mouth and honest.
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