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In this collection of short stories, Claudia shares humorous and heartfelt moments from her life, making readers feel understood and at ease as they see themselves in her family's everyday joys and challenges. She started her writing career after her retirement, motivated by a wish to preserve memories for her children and grandchildren. Her first book, "Come, Let Me Paint You a Memory," published in [2025], marked the beginning of her storytelling journey. With more stories to tell, she now offers a continuation of those memories, inviting headers into her world. Claudia lives in the same rural town where she was born and raised, she loves being close to her family, making memories, and watching her grandchildren grow up. Vernal is an area with abundant recreational opportunities, and she's enjoyed an incredible life as she and her husband have raised their family. Many of the stories she relates come from outdoor experiences they've shared, interactions with family and friends, and her life. She enjoys the simple, uncomplicated things around her and tries to teach the family to appreciate them as well. She looks at life with humor and gratitude, as reflected in the stories she's written. To Claudia the mountains, trees, and animals, reflect the love of God who created them all.The Bible verse, "Be still and know that I am God', is profound and settles deeply into her soul as she enjoys nature's sounds, sights, and smells. These true stories, are her attempt to preserve and share memories of her childhood and the fun exciting still happening today. Her love of family, life, and God is evident in the memories she strives to "paint' with her palette of words. "Still Painting Memories is the second in her collection of memories.
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