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Sandy Fields
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Sandy
Portales
NM
165 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 06:20:08 AM
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Hi Farmgirls! Just wanting to share my happy news with you. I have a new weekly column in my hometown newspaper, and for today's first entry I've shared how this "News Tribune" has been a part of my life... all the way back to a wedding announcement for my great-grandparents in 1913.
Tickled pink to be a home-town-girl in this farming and ranching community. Happy to have so many newspaper clippings in my scrapbooks.
http://www.pntonline.com/news/portales-28322-life-through.html
Love writing about "My Field Days"
www.field-days.com
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Bayou Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
252 Posts
Jennifer
Star City
Arkansas
USA
252 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 06:41:05 AM
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Congrats, Sandy! That's wonderful!
~Jennifer~
Farmgirl #3803
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 07:02:18 AM
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What a great opportunity Sandy - congratulations!!
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Cooknnana
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
Kathryn
Chandler
OK
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 07:06:17 AM
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Yay Sandy! Good for you! How excited you must be!
If there is a will, there's a way; find your way!
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Sandy Fields
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Sandy
Portales
NM
165 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 07:43:18 AM
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Thanks everyone! Yes... I'm very excited. The editor likes how I write about our community on my blog and told me I could use things I'd already written if I'd like. Ha ha! I told him it was never a problem for me to come up with things to write about! Thrilled to have another outlet.
(By the way... I've just been on an incredible vacation in South America and am writing about it on my blog. If you're a traveler, you might enjoy popping over there.)
Love writing about "My Field Days"
www.field-days.com
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 08:40:01 AM
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How sweet, congratulations!
Happy Trails
Farmgirl 3842 |
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lindagwynn
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Linda
Deming
Wa.
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 10:27:25 AM
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Congratulations Sandy,
How nice to feel so connected to one place. Keep writing it is fun to read them.
With lots of hugs and smiles, have a great day. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 7:59:06 PM
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Congratulations, Sandy!!!!!! Happy dance just for you!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 8:32:46 PM
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congrats Sandy, great article
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
http://ourgeorgiafarm.blogspot.com
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Sandy Fields
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Sandy
Portales
NM
165 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2012 : 06:36:11 AM
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Thank you so much everyone!! You're so kind to celebrate with me!
Love writing about "My Field Days"
www.field-days.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2012 : 05:38:24 AM
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Congrats! You go girl!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 06:54:50 AM
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| Wow Sandy, that is so great! Good luck and have a ton of fun doing this! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 3:31:21 PM
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Congratulations! That is great news.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2012 : 3:38:06 PM
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Sandy -niiiiiiice!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
152 Posts |
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Sandy Fields
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Sandy
Portales
NM
165 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 3:10:03 PM
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Thanks again everyone! And Susan... the link to the column is up in the first post. As far as an "on going link"... no, I don't think so.
I love creative writing, and my blog is actually my favorite place for writing about the Simple Pleasures of life. (No rules to follow... just my own thing!) I think I actually have a much larger "audience" there... but it's truly a wonderful honor for me to have this new column in my hometown paper. Feel like I've come full circle in my writing life. =)
I'm excited for this coming Tuesday's post. I talk about a woman who wrote for the paper when I was a little girl in the 1960s. She wrote for it until she was well into her 90s! Lots of little things about the goings-on in our town. I have various clippings about my family gatherings... all the guests listed... even a little 3 year old girl named Sandy.
Love writing about "My Field Days"
www.field-days.com
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 01:49:34 AM
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Sandy,
How wonderful it is to read about the history you are keeping alive. It must be so meaningful to find these connections from the past. To have been part of this newspaper for so many generations is really something.
Congratulations I hope you have many wonderful experiences with your new postition.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 07:50:32 AM
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How great! Your experiences with this new column, and the background about how this newspaper has been a part of your family for generations, sounds like it would make a great story for MaryJanes Farm magazine someday. I look forward to reading your column. :)
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 09:01:43 AM
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Oh, Sandy! How exciting! I'm just SO happy for you! I would LOVE to read that article! I wish you all the success in the world! You GO girl!!! Hugs - Nini
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Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Sandy Fields
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Sandy
Portales
NM
165 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 07:00:05 AM
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Thanks to everyone! Your comments really make me smile.
I've combined the first two columns and added them to my blog along with a couple of photos of my old newspaper clippings.
http://field-days.com/news-tribune
I'm now 6 weeks into this new "job", and enjoying it very much. Fun to get a few extra dollars to add to my vacation fund!!!
Love writing about "My Field Days"
www.field-days.com
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 09:33:45 AM
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Me too! Congrations!
Julie
Farmgirl #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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