Wit My Dad Says

June 13, 2013 in: Reflections on the River

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My dad – 93 years old, father of eight, lifelong farmer, World War II veteran, one-woman man, deacon, Sunday School teacher, collector of junk, avid reader, expert solitaire player – is a wise man. And a funny one. Here are a few of his favorite sayings (and many that I find myself repeating): You don’t [...]

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Summer Salsa Recipe

June 3, 2013 in: Recipes

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This is what my tomatoes look like now. We’ve had a lot of rain lately – that’s my excuse for not weeding. In a few weeks, though, this tomato should be bearing lots of fruit. Then it’s time for one of summer’s best treats – fresh salsa. Here’s my go-to recipe. Best of all, it [...]

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Flowers and Rain Showers

May 21, 2013 in: Reflections on the River

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We had a storm go through last night. It knocked the power off for several hours. In a way, the quiet was kind of nice. But I was very glad to wake up in the middle of the night to turn off the lights – and turn on the fan! This week, we’re blogging about [...]

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Contest update – Semi-finalist

May 7, 2013 in: Writing

I entered the manuscript for my unpublished novel in the Genesis Contest, conducted by the American Christian Fiction Writers. And I received the happy news that my entry in the historical category is a semifinalist. The list of all semi-finalists is here at ACFW. I was debating about attending the ACFW conference in September, but I [...]

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Meeting Mr. Majors

May 2, 2013 in: Writing

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St. Joe, Mo., is a fascinating historic place where the Old West comes to life. Recently, I got to meet Alexander Majors, the founder of the Pony Express. Considering he is 199 years old, this was quite impressive. Gary Hicks did a wonderful job portraying Mr. Majors, who he described as living “a life of [...]

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Book Review: Love In The Balance

April 30, 2013 in: Book Reviews

Love In The Balance is an entertaining love story set in historic Texas. This is the second book by author Regina Jennings. It’s not necessary to read the books in order, but some characters from “Sixty Acres and A Bride” are in this book. I think I’ll go back and read that book now. Molly [...]

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Put that on a motivational poster

April 29, 2013 in: Reflections on the River

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Pet Peeves are the theme this week. I’ve got a list a mile long of things that bug me. One, however, has really gotten under my skin lately. I’m tired of inspirational plaques. It’s impossible to walk into a decorating store or craft display at the local festival and not be bombarded with a thousand [...]

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Sounds like music in my ear

April 16, 2013 in: Devotions

I was on assignment at the Women’s Missions Celebration this weekend to cover the event for the newspaper. The opening session started with worship. The style was contemporary, but the words were old. Five hundred women raised their voices and sang: There is a name I love to hear. I love to sing its worth. [...]

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Quilt Chronicles final book releases today

April 1, 2013 in: Book Reviews

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Happy April Fool’s Day! It is a special day – the final book in The Quilt Chronicles releases today.   As an author, she really delves into women’s hearts and explores complex emotions. This series is set in historic Lincoln, Neb. The first two books are selling for just $2.99 on Kindle right now. The first book, The [...]

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It’s not easy being… pure

March 16, 2013 in: Reflections on the River

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Kermit the Frog sang, “It’s not easy being green.” This week, the bloggers on Pages From Stages are giving a glimpse into the things that each of us deal with that are not easy, even though we may wish they were. As a single woman, I just want to share that it’s not easy being [...]

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About Susan

I'm Susan Mires, writing reflections from my perspective on the Missouri River in St. Joseph, Mo. I am a newspaper columnist, free lance writer and aspiring novelist. I enjoy keeping up with local issues and the things that make everyday life so interesting. Book reviews and devotions are also featured here. Find out more on the Reflections page.