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Lorie Smith Schaefer

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Mid-week Wisdom and/or Mischief

Mid-week Wisdom

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Some attention from across the pond for US, NOW AND THEN
Us, Now & Then

Some attention from across the pond for US, NOW AND THEN

Since my book is about getting second chances late in life, it seems appropriate that a UK website called Kickass … Continue reading Some attention from across the pond for US, NOW AND THEN

Reading, like riding a bike, takes practice
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Reading, like riding a bike, takes practice

This column first appeared in The Nevada Appeal, February 19, 2003 while I was still working as a literacy specialist … Continue reading Reading, like riding a bike, takes practice

Nevada Appeal Columns

If you love me, read me a story

I spent over thirty years teaching children to read, and as much as schools may have changed in that time, … Continue reading If you love me, read me a story

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The Year of Pleasures, a little too sweet

“There is love in holding,” he’d said. “And there is love in letting go.” The story follows a widow’s first … Continue reading The Year of Pleasures, a little too sweet

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One tough mother

“You’ll know who you are when you start losing things.” “It took a bit of ill-humor to make yourself up … Continue reading One tough mother

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One down, two to go

Whew! Just finished this giant of a book this morning on the elliptical. It’s the first in the Century Trilogy … Continue reading One down, two to go

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Dear Reader,

I feel like I know you already. We’ve had coffee together, read the same books, and grieved the loss of a … Continue reading Dear Reader,

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