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About robinofrockridge

I write books for kids.

Come Read Aloud Today!

Posted on October 25, 2014 by robinofrockridge

What is it about autumn that you love? Come share your writing or poetry aloud TODAY at the Redwood Writers   Open Mic Readings     at  Gaia’s Garden in Santa Rosa Saturday, October 25th 2 to 4 p.m. Featured readers:  Crissi … Continue reading →

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The NaMos are Coming! The NaMos are Coming!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Originally posted on WordPress.com News:
November is one week away, and that means NaNoWriMo and NaBloPoMo are, too! If you’ve been thinking about reinvigorating your blogging or are finally ready to stop procrastinating on that book you’ve always wanted…

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The Simple Life

Posted on October 23, 2014 by robinofrockridge

In this era of high tech electronics, many often say they’d like to go back to the simple life. Others, my friend A included, admit “Not me. Life was tough back then.” Consider the simple water wheel and how it … Continue reading →

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THIRST: An ode to hummer, monarch, and drought

Posted on October 10, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Originally posted on Garden Plots . . .:
THIRST High-spirited hummingbird thirsty and parched searches unceasing for moisture so scarce  flies to the fountain for droplets of froth soars through the sprinkler for a sip on the fly inspects a curled leaf to…

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Salute to Windmill Park Donors

Posted on October 7, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Every one appreciates coming across something that is free. The Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park in Oklahoma is free to the public, 365 days a year–although the museum does appreciate donations. The annual work week crew donates their time each … Continue reading →

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What I Learned From A Windmill

Posted on October 6, 2014 by robinofrockridge

WHAT I LEARNED FROM A WINDMILL; Face the wind; Bring up the deep water; Look around; Be reliable; Be an oasis; Do what you do best; Don’t lose your head; Bring up the water from under your tower; Adapt; Accept … Continue reading →

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Homestead House at Shattuck

Posted on October 4, 2014 by robinofrockridge

    Golden rays of afternoon sunshine illuminate the porch of the Homestead House,  another highlight of the Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park in Oklahoma.     Originally the home of David Steinert’s family starting in 1901, this historic pioneer home was … Continue reading →

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They Say Romance Is Dead

Posted on October 3, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Who says romance is dead? Today we celebrated our thirty-third wedding anniversary in Shattuck, Oklahoma, at the windmill museum and park.     Shattuck? Romantic? Maybe not, but it so happens that our anniversary nearly always falls during the annual volunteer … Continue reading →

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Shattuck ‘s Slice of American History

Posted on October 2, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Shattuck Oklahoma is home to one of the few windmill museums & parks in the U.S.A. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014, the all volunteer work week crew gathers annually to service and restore the antique water pumping windmills. Vernon … Continue reading →

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Saving A Bit of History

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robinofrockridge

This is work week at the Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park in Oklahoma. Several of us from different parts of the U.S. are here to service & repair the large collection of antique water pumping windmills. Here’s the old dugout … Continue reading →

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