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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

Look forward to your column every Thursday. Your writing exudes the warmth and humor that you have with your family and life in general. In my opinion you are on a par with the great Dave Berry and from me, that is high praise indeed. Keep up the great work.

Larry Parker

While I was puttering in the kitchen early Thursday morning, I heard my husband laugh out loud from an adjoining room. He continued to laugh and came into the kitchen to read aloud your column. As empty-nest parents of (only) two sons, you have reminded us of those years when our house was full of noise, shenanigans, gross things, and much laughter. We miss those times. I have long been a fan of the Front Porch, and now my husband is too. Thanks for making us both LOL yesterday morning.