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I am a self-published author with 4 books:
This Tumbleweed Landed,
When Will Papa Get Home?
Let Me Tell You a Story
A Time to Grow Up: A Daughter’s Grief Memoir
And a 3 Cookbooks Series
From Grannie's Kitchen, Volume 1 -- Pies, Cakes & Christmas Candy, 2014
From Grannie's Kitchen, Volume 2 -- Beverages, Bread, Cookies, Meats, Vegetables, Mis. & Records of a Rancher's Wife, 2015
From Grannie's Kitchen, Volume 3 -- Casseroles, Mexican Dishes, Relish, Sandwiches, Salads & Desserts
I am a retired teacher. I taught middle school for 20 years and then worked at the district level for 7 years.
I love to write, read, dance and travel. Computers are also a passion of mine.
My brother and I inherited our family ranch five years ago, so I am now a ranch manager!
My new writing project is a biography of Marshall Flippo, a 91-year-old world renowned square dance caller. Flippo recently passed away. I have over 40 hours of recorded interviews with him that will be the basis of his biography
I am also working on a women's fiction and a poetry collection. Retirement is great!
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Larada what an honor –and well deserved I am sure to write about Marshall Flippo. I never met or danced to him but have heard a lot of about from other dancers. I had not heard of his passing. I have missed coming to Albuquerque the last 2 years. But it is nice to see you around. Margaret
Margaret, so good to hear from you. I do feel it’s a privilege to write Flippos biography. Hope you are well. I’ve missed seeing you on the dance floor. Merry Christmas!
Larada: Was truly a pleasure to read your newsletter. Sounds like your entire life is built around dancing. Keep it up as long as you and Lin are healthy enough to enjoy it.
Will miss dancing with you guys in the future.
Bill & Cecelia Randall
Bill & Cecelia, thank you so much & it is—dancing is our life. My heart goes out to you two. We will miss you so. You added so much joy to any dance. Please keep in touch with us—you are our dear friends. Love, Larada
We will be looking forward to Flippo’s book. Merry Christmas to both of you.
Thanks so much. I maybe calling you about somethings.
Hey! Congrats Larada and Lin on your wins, esp Gold in Random! Loved your letter! And pics, with your crazy/beautiful costumes. But, so sorry to hear of Flippo’s passing. Am glad you are writing about him. I know you and Lin were very good to your Aunt, and had a lot of fun with her. Keep on Dancing!!! Love, Christy
Thanks so much. Hey tomorrow is my 30th AA birthday. Would you like to meet me at the 4:30 meeting at Foothills?
Nice Christmas Letter, Larada..Keep square Dancing..so Lin gave up being President..it takes a lot of time, glad you could get a lot of new members.,that is usualally a challenge. Best wishes to you oand maybe see you atthe State Festival in Pueblo. LaVern Johnson, of the Red Rock Rambles, Lyons, Co. 303 823 5925
Thanks so much. I love doing that Christmas letter each year. Yes, we’ll see you in Pueblo. Happy New Year to you, dear friend.