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Regrets, I have a few–

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

–but then again, does it count as a regret if it’s purely circumstantial remorse? I could have attended the Prince concert with friends in 2014. I didn’t go because I was ‘too busy’. And… I thought I’d have another chance. … Continue reading →

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DeKalb Weird

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

Some of you are probably thinking, about time, right? And others are like, what? A quick refresher–whenever I travel, I try to keep track of things that I experience that are new and/or different for me. You know, anything that … Continue reading →

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This is a test. This is only a test.

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Mary Fran Says

I’m struggling with words this morning. My predictably regular Monday morning thoughts are randomly escaping me. I’m sure I’m not alone in this disconnectedness. Chaos: When the present determines the future, but the approximate present does not approximately determine the … Continue reading →

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A PUPPY PARTY!

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

We had a Jackson and Miskey (JaM) Puppy Party this weekend. It was a blast. Of the eight litter mates, seven were able to attend! We had adoptive parents from DeKalb, Sycamore, Rockford, Peoria, and Aurora drive in for a … Continue reading →

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The Pickle

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

We all know to stop and smell the roses. We all know it’s the little things in life that mean the most. And we all know, all too well, that life is short. On April 16th, I drove down to … Continue reading →

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And then there were none…

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

A blog told in photos. First, there was a very fat momma… who had a very hard time with the delivery. (story here) But then… after eight puppies and several days of supplemental feedings, she felt better. And the babies … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

On this Memorial Day, a traditionally picnicky, grill-outing, pool opener kind of day, I thought I’d expand the “memorial” beyond remembering those who died in service of our country. I don’t mean to take anything away from the military this … Continue reading →

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Pupdate

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

It’s official, PUPPIES ARE FUN! The first couple of days were stressful, I was genuinely fearful that Miskey, the momma, wouldn’t make it. When we took the brood in for docking on day 3 and Dr. Dominguez checked her, he … Continue reading →

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Chatting with Jen Mann

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

Welcome to the fourth installment of Literary Mary Chats. I am pleased to be sharing this space with the incomparable Jen Mann, a prolific, genuine, and funny author whom I had the pleasure to meet and hear speak at a … Continue reading →

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P!NK

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

In honor of this SNOW DAY, I’m unpacking a blog I wrote in July, but for some reason, never posted. Enjoy.   Me and 25,000 of my closest Pink fans showed up at Milwaukee Summerfest Sunday, July 2, 2017. Despite … Continue reading →

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