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You’ll find the things I love here: boys, books, laughter and tales of long-lasting love.

You won’t find politics or lima beans.

I do not love them.

About Cindy

Cindy Hval is the author of War Bonds: Love Stories from the Greatest Generation, and columnist and correspondent for The Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. Her “Front Porch” column offers humorous, often poignant commentary about life, love and raising sons– not necessarily in that order. In addition, her stories have been published in numerous magazines and… Continue reading About Cindy

Events

Upcoming Events May 9, 2025, 2 p.m. Guest Speaker, Spokane Authors, San Souci, 3231 W. Boone, Spokane November 26, 2022, 2 PM-3 PM, Shop Small Saturday at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Spokane October 29, 2022, 6th Annual Spokane Writers Conference, 3 PM. Free Workshop: How to Get a Bowl Full of Chicken Soup. More… Continue reading Events

War Bonds

“War Bonds: Love Stories from the Greatest Generation” tells the stories of marriages and families forged during and after World War II, as the Greatest Generation became the backbone of our society. Young people have been falling in love since time began, but romance during a world war had a unique set of challenges. The uncertainty… Continue reading War Bonds

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your columns in the Spokesman-Review. I was nodding in agreement as I read your column a couple of weeks ago about kids being expected to do chores at home. Right on! It’s nice to know that other parents still have the same expectations I do. Then when I read your column yesterday about your sons, my eyes welled with tears. I can relate since my “baby boy” is now 16 and is happily towering over me. You captured my sentiments exactly! So thank you for your excellent work! I’ll look forward to reading your columns in the future.

Margie Booth

I love your column and always look forward to reading it! Whether it be comments about motherhood, “daughterhood” (some time ago, your article about a parent brought me to tears. Come to think of it, it wasn’t the only one!), or life experience in general, I know I am going to be richly rewarded for reading your column.

Thank you for your wonderful enlightening, entertaining columns.