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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. She's currently working on her second book "Tiaras & Testosterone: TNT."

You can also read her work in numerous anthologies including 10 volumes of the Chicken Soup For the Soul series.

Cindy is the mother of four sons ages 28 to 18 and is owned by two cats, also boys. She and her husband, Derek, recently celebrated their 32nd anniversary.

Her idea of heaven is a room full of books and all the time in the ...more

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War Bonds: Love Stories from the Greatest Generation

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Finding good advice and humor in the obituaries

Obituaries not only offer snapshots of our community, but they often include bits of wisdom, sound advice and flashes of humor. Robert (Bob) Dunning, who died at 94, was known for his sharp wit, curiosity and endless supply of interesting facts. He could tell you that ponderosa pines smell like vanilla and that cussing is… Continue reading Finding good advice and humor in the obituaries Read more of this blog post »

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The Roanoke Girls

by Amy Engel (Goodreads Author)

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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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