Welcome!
Come on in and sit a spell.
Click a few links. Sip some coffee. Drop me a line.
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 enjoy your heart-felt, honest style of a mom, wife and human being embracing the ever-changing aspects of life.
Bob Cole
Never do I finish one of your “Front Porches” without shedding a few tears (mostly joyful; some sad, but all meaningful.) They really hit my “home base”!
Cindy Hval 