My essay “The Dummy Never Showed Up” earned an honorable mention in the Wisconsin Writers Association’s 2022 Jade Ring Writing contest. My essay can be read by clicking here: Creative Wisconsin Magazine then scrolling down to page 15. The other contest winners’ stories, essays, and poetry can also be read by clicking the above link,
Creative Wisconsin Magazine also published my essay “Remembering Nana Kitty” on page 64. My essay can be read by clicking here: Creative Wisconsin Magazine then scrolling down to page 64.
Thanks to all the hard work of the contest organizers, judges, and editors!
Writing Near the Lake 
Think they still have those Charlie dolls 😊? I did read the Nana Kitty story before; you grandma sounds just lovely!
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I’m not sure if they still make Charlie McCarthy dolls. I never did get one, and I’ve never regretted that. My Nana was a special treat. My hope is that everyone has at least one grandparent that they can say that about!
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Congratulations!
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Thanks!
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Nana Kitty reminds me of my grandmother. My husband had a Charlie McCarthy doll left by his late mom.
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I wanted to thank you for liking my blog post and for leading me in that way to yours!
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Thank you! I enjoyed all of your thoughts today, but was too lazy and too tired to comment! I worked as a teacher for years, and I spent the day subbing in a kindergarten classroom! Your pictures were beautiful too!
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Thank you again!
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