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Showin’ the Love Because the Pen Works Both Ways
Just so you don’t think that I’m the Wicked Witch of the West because of my flying monkey threats and all, today I want to say as much as I like to write nastygrams, my pen has another side. When...
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Sometimes It’s Just A Sandwich
Had you going there, didn’t I? It was only a craving. It was just a sandwich. Couldn’t happen. I asked for double knots and I got them. Because if I’d waited for The Husband to take care of business,...
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Let’s Hear It For The Moms
Today is that special day to honor women who are livin’ in the ‘hood. Motherhood, that is. And for those of you who plan to pay tribute to a special mother you should know this: if you haven’t been...
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Crashing
his has been an extremely crappy week regarding all things technology. Logging into my computer, I noticed my background was different. Then a pop-up announces – “Welcome to your new Dell!” Beg...
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Joy in Mudville
Spring is in the air, the days are longer and the grass is green. And that means it’s time for the annual rite of passage for parents known as t-ball. This is the time for the 4 to 8 year-old set to...
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The Truth About Dating
I thought I’d stumbled upon the Watergate story of the Parenting World, complete with an anonymous source. But there are no break-ins, wiretaps or tapes. There are no cloak and dagger-style espionage...
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Exaggeration – It’s All in the Family
You never forget the first story you write that gets attention. At that moment, you fully understand the power of the written word. You know that your words can move people. And apparently, your...
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The Verdict on Junk Food
Trouble was brewing in the cereal aisle. And the one about to incur the wrath was me. As my ‘tween and teenaged sons stood there, it was clear they were about to make their case with the tenacity of...
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The New Rules of the Working Mom Reality
Dear Younger Boy and Older Boy, As you may or may not have noticed, I’ve been at your beck and call for the last fourteen years. I, your faithful indentured servant, have been...
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Is A Baby Sister Really Too Much To Ask For?
My youth was idyllic. My days were drama-free. It was so darned peaceful that Mr. Bluebird occasionally landed on my shoulder to whistle a cheerful tune. I never heard those words so frequently...
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Axe the Axe
Santa, dear Santa It’s that time of year But you showing up Is now my biggest fear I’m not being critical Of the stuff that you bring In fact, I’ll tell you It’s only one thing Santa, you...
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When Baby Makes Three
There are certain events in life that are tailor made for a contract. Buying a home? Get it in writing. Landed a new job with a big fat salary and a comprehensive dental plan? It’s only a reality after...
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I was in the privacy of my own home. The shades were drawn. It was the middle of the day. There was no chance of getting caught. Or so I thought. In my haste, I overlooked one very important detail –...
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