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Leisure Lagoon

July 5, 1967 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A retired man's lawn-mowing routine becomes complicated when he develops suspicions about his young neighbor's marriage, leading to an uncomfortable confrontation that reveals more about his own struggles with retirement than her personal life.

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Those Old-Fashioned Small Town Suppers

May 5, 1967 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Donna reflects on the charming community spirit of old-fashioned small town fundraisers, where chicken suppers, box auctions, and church socials brought everyone together in ways that today's Las Vegas Nights and fashion shows simply cannot replicate.

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Steve

March 14, 1967 by Brian Hruska

Donna tells the tender story of young Steve, a sensitive boy who protects a shy, frightened classmate named Mary Beth through winter walks home from school, only to face heartbreak when she's sent away to a special school and he quietly gives away his treasured toy car collection to her mother.

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Ah, Show Business!

November 8, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A mother's humorous account of her children's chaotic Easter play production in the basement, complete with costume crises, last-minute cast changes, and the inevitable mess that comes with backyard theater.

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Where’s George

July 27, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

In this charming children's story by Donna Hruska, eleven-year-old Karen enlists the help of neighborhood friends to search for her missing pet boa constrictor George, only to discover him hiding in the most obvious place—curled around the record player turntable where he'd been avoiding the rock music he hated.

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Poetry Collection

July 26, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

This collection showcases the intimate poetry of Donna, featuring heartfelt personal reflections, children's verses, nature observations, and thoughtful meditations on love and life.

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Brainstorm Your Way to More Sales

July 25, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

In this business article for Salesman's Opportunity magazine, Donna Hruska explains how salespeople can use structured brainstorming sessions to creatively solve their biggest challenges, from prospecting to closing deals.

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Hurt Feelings

May 4, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

by Donna Hruska May 24, 1966 Remembered Experience Maternal Debut – Writing Class “I am not! I don’t care what you say!” my son yelled back at the little knot of boys standing on our driveway. He banged in the door and threw himself on the sofa, the tears rushing down his red seven-year-old face …

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Miss Mary’s Crusade

April 26, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

A determined retired teacher stages a one-woman 'Feed-In' protest with her fourteen stray dogs to pressure the town board into establishing an animal shelter, proving that persistence and creative activism can overcome bureaucratic indifference.

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Train up Your Child in the Way He Should Go

April 26, 1966 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Donna argues that parents should encourage their children's early work experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, explaining how teaching responsibility, work ethic, and independence from a young age builds the character traits that employers value most and leads to lifelong success.

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