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Is This You? Potato, Po-tot-toe

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By Trina Machacek Yes of course I know potottoe is not a word that my computer understands. I tried po-tot-toe to see if that worked. Nope. So, I tried tomato, to-mot-toe. Nope. All I ask is that you indulge me. How in the world is a writer supposed write potato, potottoe, like the song goes, to start this story off. Trina Machacek There have been some amazing sunsets … [Read more...] about Is This You? Potato, Po-tot-toe

Is This You? Oh My Stars!

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By Trina Machacek The stars at night shine big and --- beautifully. You thought I was going to say “bright” didn’t you? Well good luck getting that song out of your head today. At least that one isn’t as bad as “It’s a small, small world.” Trina Machacek The real truth is that yes, in rural Nevada and rural everywhere you haven’t seen the stars of a summer sky until … [Read more...] about Is This You? Oh My Stars!

Is This You? The Life and Times of Worms

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By Trina Machacek/Is This You? Occasionally we learn things that we take with us on our happy journey of life. For instance we have learned to sniff the milk in the jug before pouring and Trina Machacek getting a glass full of really thick and lumpy milk. That’s a very important thing to learn and practice. Or how about this. We learn that there are those people who … [Read more...] about Is This You? The Life and Times of Worms

Is This You? New Older and Older New Friends

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By Trina Machacek Here comes summer and all things summery. If that doesn’t put a big toothy grin on your face you need to buy your first of many watermelons to get into your summer groove. Ah watermelons. Just what in my world could connect watermelons and friends? Watermelons cross years of memories. Bringing about the thoughts of old friends that after years can become … [Read more...] about Is This You? New Older and Older New Friends