The Plaid Horse – A Book Excerpt from Safe Saddle
Duke was perfectly named, coiffed and positioned. He was the God of ALL the trainers. I still don’t know what talents he may possess, but man I’d love to find out. I never had sex with him and never didn’t want to.I’m the only one person!He’s more like a...
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Sidelines Magazine: Debby Buck DeJonge – Writing Saved a Riding Life
Horses are in Debby Buck DeJonge’s blood. “My grandfather was in the Danish cavalry and migrated to America, where he became a famous racehorse trainer, even counting War Horse’s daughter as one of his steeds,” she said. Since Debby’s first pony, Dolly, horses and riding have played an important...
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GR Magazine: Epicurean escape on Lake Macatawa
This spring, my girlfriend Val and I ventured over to tiptoe past the “tulip troopers” who were representing from all over the world, as usual, and thankfully! Tulips were blooming, and passersby turned into a newly minted gaggle of gal pals from Ohio. They were sailing by for happy...
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GR Magazine: Girls Gotta Golf
The morning dew laid sweetly on the luscious lawns and fairways, which go on forever at the beautiful Blythefield Hills Country Club— home of the Meijer LPGA Classic tournament which turned ten this year! Many of the players realize an advantage as they have competed at this event before...
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GR Magazine: “Write What You Know”
There’s an old adage, a suggestion for would-be authors that goes like this: write what you know. Because most writers are better at conveying ideas regarding subjects with which they are familiar, the process will produce more authentic results: realistic dialog, feasible plot lines, relatable characters. However, there can...
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