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Naming My Babies…and My Books

I have often heard writers refer to their novels as their “babies.” It’s a metaphor that may seem to skate the line of hyperbole, yet is one I recently came to appreciate. Completing a manuscript is labor intensive, but it is a labor of love. (And yes, I intentionally used the word labor…twice…my apologies).  Like…

Defining One’s Self

Book Binge, a fun review site – is having their annual month long Back-To-School book giveaway. Each day they offer up a selection of novels as a prize – all you have to do is leave a comment to enter. Each day’s prize comes with a different conversational question…today’s was: Were you part of a…

In My Defense…

…so all good intentions aside; my goal to post something here everyday in May has pretty much gone down the…well, you can use your imagination. In my defense, my other goal for May: to wake up every day at 5am and fit in 30-60 minutes of workin’ out before my life as a Mama takes…

My Biggest Fear

Putting aside all the major stuff like anything happening to my family, cancer, car accidents, tornadoes, and what not…my biggest fear in all the world is…are you ready? Wearing a swim suit. In public. I haven’t done it in nearly 10 years…2002 was probably the last time that much of my skin was exposed at…

Come Vacation…in Beautiful Wildwood

Eh? Yeah, that’s kind of what I thought when the husband and I were doing a blind search of possible lakefront vacation spots in the mid-west… Check out this beauty: Wow. What luxury!(Turns out this baby isn’t on Lake Michigan, but the Mississippi river instead.) For a little background info, Wildwood is that lake neighborhood…

Two For One…

It’s the weekend,  so give me abreak. I know I said, “everyday in May…” but y’know, the weekend might have to count as one day. Things…they get busy around here. And my life is full of conundrums…like  how Miss A can brush her teeth at the speed of light, yet manages to get toothpaste EVERYWHERE…

Every Day in May

If you were getting tired of all the St. Patty’s green, you’ll be happy to see I finally put up a new header for Spring (I know you’re not supposed to capitalize seasons, but I feel they deserve the respect). I look forward to many more gorgeous days out at the Botanic Gardens like the…