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Amy McVay Abbott

Contributor Amy Abbott

Amy McVay Abbott is a retired healthcare executive who is now a freelance writer. Her work can be found at https://authory.com/amyabbott.

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Humorist and Homemaker Erma Bombeck Shared Life 'At Wit's End'

The Erma Bombeck Collection at the University of Dayton spotlights the groundbreaking columnist who called herself 'a white sock in a pantyhose world' and made millions of women readers laugh
March 27, 2023
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'Will You Walk With Me Today?'

The daughter of John Wesley Lord recalls her father’s work for civil rights and his 1965 march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama
January 16, 2023
A woman caregiver helping her father into the car. Next Avenue, caring for an older parent

The Struggle Between Grace and Space in Caregiving

The delicate line of erring on the side of caution when it comes to caring for your parent
September 20, 2022
A black and white photo of the writer's ancestors. Next Avenue, how to preserve family history

The Why and How of Sharing Your Family Story

Tips on how to do the research, organize what you find and preserve family history for future generations
August 8, 2022
William McVay visits his friend Charley Robinson at his farm in Mulberry, Indiana

My Father's Love for Rural Life

Once again being able to visit Mother Earth makes a former farmer happy
July 19, 2021
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A Mad Dash for Easter Eggs

Remembering an annual tradition where the competitive spirit was as elusive as the bounty
March 31, 2021
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A 1966 Christmas Story

The author recalls how her father brightened a family's holiday — and an unexpected twist
December 25, 2020
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