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About dmdubay

Since retiring from Northwest Airlines and moving to the Pacific Northwest, I have more time to devote to writing. My first novel, "Tales of Two Sisters" was published over a year ago. I have been writing poetry for a long time and am attempting to collate my poetry into a short book, with pictures. A sequel to "Tales of Two Sisters" should be getting closer to completion soon. Gardening and tending the vineyard take a lot of time in the summer. Even though I love the outdoors, these activities do cut down on my writing. So I appreciate that wintertime allows me time to write. Writing, for me, is what brings things into focus and helps me to make sense of the things that life brings. It is a gift to me and I hope that it will be to you also.

Posted on December 2, 2014 by dmdubay

December1st With the new month and the season of Advent beginning, it is time to change focus. November was for giving thanks and I want to hang on to an attitude of gratitude and to the awareness of all the … Continue reading →

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leftovers

Posted on December 1, 2014 by dmdubay

What would I do without leftovers? I enjoy all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes and the company and festivity; but the leftovers the next day are even better. And the fact that I don’t have to do all the cooking makes … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 28, 2014 by dmdubay

November 28th I’m sure you have been busy preparing and celebrating Thanksgiving and did not miss the fact that I did not write for the past two days. What a wonderful feast we had! And I hope yours was equally … Continue reading →

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published!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by dmdubay

Two days before Thanksgiving and I’ve been practicing all month. Today I am thankful especially that my book is finally, totally complete. It will be available for Kindle by tomorrow and a hard copy can be ordered from Amazon within … Continue reading →

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show tunes

Posted on November 25, 2014 by dmdubay

I saw a video on line the other day about a nursing home resident who had not spoken for years. He sat in a wheel chair with his chin on his chest and was totally uncommunicative. One day they began … Continue reading →

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acknowledgements

Posted on November 23, 2014 by dmdubay

Aesop said, “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” I had no idea I could become nobility simply by giving thanks and expressing gratitude. In the acknowledgements section of my book, I thank the people who helped me along the … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 21, 2014 by dmdubay

I’ve noticed lately that when I focus on gratitude, I find more and more things for which to be thankful. Trying to describe one thing, others distract me, and I don’t want to leave anything out. For example, this morning … Continue reading →

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photos

Posted on November 21, 2014 by dmdubay

I take a lot of photographs, not that I’m a great photographer, but I love trying to capture the moment. René is really good at it and has great technical skills as well. She rarely takes posed portraits; instead she … Continue reading →

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memories

Posted on November 19, 2014 by dmdubay

Memories are precious and connect us to a reality that is timeless. The other day a friend mentioned that a log house we built in Alaska was up for sale on the Internet. We looked it up and sure enough, … Continue reading →

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outdoors

Posted on November 18, 2014 by dmdubay

Another sunny day! I keep saying, “only a few more hours of work and all the bulbs will be planted and all of my gardens put to bed.” But it is such a pleasure to be outside. I am looking … Continue reading →

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