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M.B. Ryther is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in a variety of print and online magazines, including <em>Country Woman</em>, <em>Mother Earth News</em>, <em>Woman’s World</em>, <em>Catholic Digest</em>, <em>The Liguorian</em>, <em>L.A. Parent</em>, and <em>Boys’ Life</em>. A native of Minnesota, she currently lives in Washington State with her husband and four children.</p>