November 11, 1945
Dad wrote letters every day during his WWII service. It brought peace and some normalcy when a cathartic release was inappropriate.
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Feb 27, 20235 min read
Outtakes
My writing mentor, Richard, finally got through to me. I needed to remove sections of my book draft that were out of sync with the point...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Aug 14, 20224 min read
August is reading time
August is a no TV month for me. Unless there is an important news bulletin, a hurricane (necessitating weather watching), or something...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Jul 17, 20225 min read
Back in time - book research
There I was, in 90-degree heat at four o’clock in the afternoon on top of a hill with no trees nearby, barely any clouds, hundreds of...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Mar 16, 20224 min read
St. Patrick's Day, 1946
This is an excerpt from my historical novel (a work in progress) about my Dad and his Auntie, who he described as "the leading force in...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Nov 20, 20213 min read
Not just at Thanksgiving
It's that time of year again. Many Americans will prepare a lavish meal of celebration and thanks while spending time with family and...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Bosque Bello
Thoughts while wandering through Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Aug 11, 20203 min read
Social Distancing the Easy Way
Walk in a cemetery without worry about social distancing or crowds, enjoy a bit of history, honor veterans, and appreciate the art.
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Aug 12, 20194 min read
Sweating the Big Stuff - Repurposing Brown Furniture Can Help the Environment
Repurposing brown furniture is good for the environment. Try this tactic to convince your kids to take your furniture.
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Jun 6, 20193 min read
D is for D-Day and Dad
My father was a letter writer. He had a big bold distinctive handwriting like I have never seen anywhere before. While stationed in...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Mar 2, 20193 min read
Processing Memories
The easiest way to shred cabbage is with the food processor. Preparing to attack a stunning head of cabbage, with my new Cuisinart, and...
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Katherine Dudley Hoehn
Feb 13, 20192 min read
The Postcard Connection
In her 90’s, Mom was fading and craving connections with her children and grandchildren. When her first grandchild became a father, she...
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