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I’m Dede Montgomery, 6th generation Oregonian, author of six books, and regular blogger.
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Latest Release
A Map of Her Own is a dual-timeline novel set along the Columbia River, following two working-class women a century apart as they search for autonomy, purpose, and a life of their own.
Recent Blogs
- Writing the Bucket List for the Second Half
What bucket list? Don’t get me wrong. I remain healthy and pretty fit (I think) for someone in their early 60s. Yet, when I read this week’s tragic account of a skydiving plane going down, it got me thinking about my bucket list. Or even more broadly, that bucket list concept. The next morning I … Continue reading Writing the Bucket List for the Second Half - Life’s (sometimes surprising) Joys
In this Entry: Practicing Patience/ Our remarkable bodiesRambling Tips/ Accessible walksBook Recommendation/ Betty Practicing Patience Okay, bear with me faithful readers. But yes, watching skin heal from a second degree burn has allowed me to practice the fine art of patience. And observation. Two things my “quick to be and act” nature isn’t always good … Continue reading Life’s (sometimes surprising) Joys - The Joy of Morning Tea Rituals
As this blog idea came to me, I resisted. After all, with so many challenges in the world, why should I be writing about drinking tea? A moment later, though, I pushed back against that worry. Yes, the fact that I look forward to my morning cups of tea, to be alone in the world … Continue reading The Joy of Morning Tea Rituals