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Cindy Hval is a columnist and correspondent for The Spokesman Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. Her “Front Porch” column offers humorous, often poignant commentary about life, love and raising sons– not necessarily in that order.

Her first book, "War Bonds: Love Stories From the Greatest Generation" was published by Casemate in 2015.

You can also read her work in numerous anthologies including 13 volumes of the Chicken Soup For the Soul series.

Cindy is the mother of four sons and proud Nana to twin grandsons. She and her husband, Derek, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary.

Her idea of heaven is a room full of books and all the time in the world to read them.
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War Bonds: Love Stories from the Greatest Generation

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The end of a musical era

It deserved a more dignified coda. Almost 30 years ago, a friend gifted us her Victorian-era Schiller upright “cabinet grand” piano. An aunt had given it to her several years earlier, and she no longer wanted it. Though a bit battered and missing some of its ivory key tops, it was a beautiful piece of … … Continue reading → Read more of this blog post »

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“LOVE LESSON A good attitude is the secret to a happy relationship. Accept the person you married and don’t constantly find fault.”—Tex Gaynos”
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“the road, but thank God, she didn’t.” LOVE LESSON “Pay attention! Marriage is a two-way street. It isn’t all about your way and it isn’t all about her way. It’s the together that counts.”—Milt Stafford”
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“LOVE LESSON “Pay attention! Marriage is a two-way street. It isn’t all about your way and it isn’t all about her way. It’s the together that counts.”—Milt Stafford”
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