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I am a retired farm woman, a great grandmother, and have been widowed
for a number of years. I live in west central Alberta, and have been in this
district all my life. My parents operated a lumber mill, so that was my first
experience at work. We raised horses and goats, our main transportation in my
childhood was riding saddle horse.
I married a farmer and we did most farm experiences, like milking cows,
feeding pigs, and chickens. We raised mostly beef cattle in later years, and
built up a herd of purebred Charolais, we also raised a few quarter horses.
I still live
on the farm, which I rent to the neighbours, and raise miniature horses for a
hobby.
I started writing about fifteen years ago, mainly non-fiction, which is still
my favourite genre. I began attending poetry gatherings, with a friend about
eight years ago. I enjoy the music and stories, as I have a passion for
classic country music, and especially like blue grass. So I was encouraged by
friends to start writing poetry, although I claimed that I was not a poet.
With the prompting of the late Glen Rafuse I tried my hand at the poetry.
I started reciting my poems at the shows in 2007, and have now self published
a book containing thirty-one of them. I have met so many great friends at the
gatherings and appreciate each one of them.
Verses By
Vivia
$10.00 plus
shipping and handling
Contact Vivia
at
Vivia Oliver
Box 112
Caroline Alberta
TOM 0M0
or
E Mail Vivia
or
Phone/fax 403-722-2488
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