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Lorie Smith Schaefer

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Category: Remembering

Remembering

Make time to actually enjoy the holidays this year

This column for the Nevada Appeal was one of my first. It was published on December 1, 1999, before they … Continue reading Make time to actually enjoy the holidays this year

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A message to that orange-haired monster

You know who I mean. The guy who thinks internment camps were a good idea. But you know what they … Continue reading A message to that orange-haired monster

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My favorites are sappy classics, like me

“White Christmas” is still a favorite after first watching it with my best friend one dateless New Year’s Eve in … Continue reading My favorites are sappy classics, like me

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“You might be a kindergarten teacher if…”

This was originally published in the Nevada Appeal on January 9, 2006. I’m re-posting it here in honor of kindergarten … Continue reading “You might be a kindergarten teacher if…”

Waiting for Papa
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Waiting for Papa

I don’t remember the day my dad came home from the war. But my parents remember. And they have told me the story so often I almost believe I can remember. Continue reading Waiting for Papa

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Best gifts from Mom not under tree | NevadaAppeal.com

I wrote this for my first Christmas after my darling mom died. It came to mind today, thinking about the … Continue reading Best gifts from Mom not under tree | NevadaAppeal.com

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Mem Patricia Eve

Originally posted on Silver Lining Mama:
SHE-LOGY: A feature on female authors of children’s picture books, written by guest blogger, retired teacher, literacy specialist,… Continue reading Mem Patricia Eve

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Tips for reading and writing with kids

Originally posted on Great Books 4 Kids:
by tips from Lori Schaefer I was browsing around the net today and came across some tips… Continue reading Tips for reading and writing with kids

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Getting Comfortable in Our Empty Nest

This was written years ago when our baby (who turns 40 next year) moved out. Something reminded me of it … Continue reading Getting Comfortable in Our Empty Nest

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