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Barbara A Busenbark

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Barbara Busenbark is an award-winning artist, wife, mother, and former gallery owner. She began her writing career as a correspondent at The Peterborough Transcript, a humble weekly New Hampshire newspaper.

Writing took a back seat to motherhood, while she served three terms on the local school board, and worked as a McGraw-Hill graphic designer. Her design career continued until her children had grown. At that point, she began painting landscapes. Barbara has painted and sold her art throughout New England and Florida since, 2003.

She holds a degree in English Literature from Keene State College. She continues to paint, sell art, and publish a blog on her website.

Ms. Busenbark is an active member of the Florida Writers Association. She is ...more

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Uncharted: A widow's journey back to life and love cruising the Intracoastal Waterway

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Mother, Mothering, and Motherhood

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Mothers, we are an imperfect lot save but one thing – love. Every child is different as every mother is different, but love is what makes us whole. If your child knows they are loved, you have succeeded. At least in my humble opinion.

I have spent the last year doing research on my mother’s grandmother. I chose her because we knew so little about Suzanne Vienot. My stud

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Stop Me If You've Heard This One

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An Uncommon Woman - The Empress Frederick: Daughter of Queen Victoria, Wife of the Crown Prince of Prussia, Mother of Kaiser Wilhelm

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lots of information This was a clear and concise history which provided a great deal of information. I recommend it to anyone interested in the history of the Huguenots.
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