I spent almost two hours yesterday procrastinating on a short story I’ve been writing and, instead, tried to figure out how I could write for money. I have a talent—the old saying goes—and they have a need. I’m good at this thing, so I should make money at it. It’s the thing we all buy [...]
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If you’re like me, you keep secrets from your kids. Like the French biscuits covered in dark chocolate that are hidden deep in the cabinet. (Only if it’s not being invaded by evil pantry moths.) Or the fact that the next doctor’s visit includes a needle. (Eek!) Then there are more serious secrets, like the [...]
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Yesterday, I found out I am a BlogHer Voice of the Year in the category of Perspectives! I am honored to have been selected, and I have to thank Christine from Coffees and Commutes for nominating me. (If you want to know a secret, I wrote her an email and told her we should nominate each [...]
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Let’s be honest. Good writing is, as Anne Lamott says, about “telling the truth,” and so I am going to say what I’ve been afraid to say for years, and what I especially have not said on this blog. Like many mom-bloggers, I want to be a writer. A published one. Except I’m afraid I won’t [...]
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Lately, it seems that everywhere I look, moms are getting reprimanded for the amount of time they spend on the internet. And I’m getting tired of it. In fact, I’m getting downright angry. I struggle with my predilection for the internet. While I enjoy traveling and connecting with others, all in the comfort of my [...]
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My post from last week, “Figuring Out How to Do It” has been accepted and syndicated on BlogHer today. If you don’t know much about BlogHer, it’s a great site that helps give female writers exposure while exploring all kinds of issues that relate to the modern woman. They also have a yearly conference for [...]
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There are weeks in a mother’s life that are both exhausting and exhilarating, which is why I haven’t posted here for a while. Phew! (Sorry.) The exhausting part: 1. My third and final class started this week, which meant lots of preparation and hand-holding (my own) and wringing of hands (my own). 2. I’m behind [...]
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Hello, my friend. Nice to see you! Come in, come in. Let me take your coat. Well, this is it! The new place. What do you think? Here we are in the living room, my favorite space. It’s where we all gather to chat. Sit down. Can I make you some tea? Who built it? [...]
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Dear, dear readers: I have a new site launching tomorrow for An Attitude Adjustment. (It’s so sexy, it should be called A Sexy Adjustment. But that would be a different kind of blog, wouldn’t it?) While I don’t anticipate any issues with the RSS subscriptions or email subscriptions, I worry there may be a few [...]
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