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I'm a survivor
I'm feeling pretty indestructible right now. After all, I've survived yet another apocalyptic event. The Mayan calendar thing was just the latest in a dozen or so since I've been born. That makes me a...
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Celebrity Losers of 2012
I was all prepared to write a snarky post about the losers of 2012 then I had a change of heart. There was so much real tragedy last year. And plain silliness, as well. Still, screwy people need our...
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My Thor got hammered!
SOMEONE ATTACKED MY THOR!My Mighty Avenger Battle Hammer Action Figure Thor has been assaulted. I'm devastated. Not only is he such a great Avenger, he played it cool when I photoshopped MC Hammer...
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Name the clown, win a book
I can't lie. I'm pretty freaked out right now and I don't know what to do. This happened way too soon after the Thor incident. I was still in recovery mode. My husband brought home a present. And by...
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The bacon game, Mom style
STOP! If you haven't entered the contest to win an autographed copy of my book and want to, click here and then come back. It's icy outside so I can't leave the house and I really don't want to clean....
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girl scout camp: our story
Before I start, please know that while I have little problem writing personal things about me, the same isn't true of my children. I am usually wary and always make sure to ask permission from them...
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Happy Valentine's Day!
HEY, LOCALS! Come see me at the Barnes & Noble in Northpark Mall this Saturday from 1-3 p.m. I'll be signing books but if you don't want one come anyway. I want to meet you! And for those who are...
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Lost in translation: Austria
Before I dive into this story, you have to know that I loved Swarovski crystal figurines. In fact, every time our family goes on a trip, I get a piece to commemorate our travels. If it's a small trip,...
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Just letting off some crazy steam
This book will be mine. MINE! It has been said that just because you can watch 16 episodes of Parks & Recreation back to back, doesn't mean you should. Well, I'm here to say I think that's caca....
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The Craziest Book Titles on Amazon
Say it isn't so! My critique partner, Leslie Langtry, just found one of the silliest book titles available on Amazon. Called A List of Animals I Believe I Could Defeat in Single Combat, Organized by...
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my vacation: a trip to the bayou
quite possibly the creepiest souvenir ever Did you miss me? Please say yes because I have a strong need for validation and love. Last week was Spring Break so our family went on a vacation to New...
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Happy Easter!
I feel bad. I meant to create some cute Easter keyboard animals for you, but I simply ran out of time. You see my mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law and their kids came in this weekend to celebrate the...
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That darn cat
going on a milk carton Stan is missing. You know that sad and sullen voodoo doll I bought in New Orleans during Spring Break? Well, he's gone, baby, gone and I'm oh so sad. He'd already looked as...
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Flooded with memories
Maybe not. Is it just me or has Mother Nature gone insane? The weather's been so wacky lately. It's April 19th in Iowa and earlier today it actually SNOWED. Not much, mind you -- just a few flakes...
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Fright NIght
Not me. I have hair. I'm going to tell you one of the scariest, most embarrassing stories about me right now. I remember it clearly. It was the night of April 14th. My family and I had been sound...
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Moms are from Mars is a book!
I've got a big announcement: I've written another book and I am very excited about it. Why? Because it features a TON of my crazy life experiences. Dating, high school, money, travel, fashion, and --...
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Mom's Pet Names
Not what I meant but too cute not to post. I haven't posted in a while, but that's because a lot has been going on in my life. I did, however, get my book Moms are from Mars: a savory blend of...
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Getting by with a lot of help from friends
I know I'm lucky. Sure, I kid around and fake complain a lot but, truth be told, I know I am blessed. Take this week. My biggest crisis has been placating my 12 year-old, who has been waiting for the...
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silly signs and book giveaways
So...this week I took my kids to the doctor for their physicals and this is what greeted us at the door: No weapons? Dang. This meant I had to go back to the car and stash my semi-automatic pistol...
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Just Checking in
My summer continues to be busy but thought I'd check in to tell you a few things that have been going on. Like a couple of days ago, a gentle breeze wafted through the Quad Cities... ...and I saw a...
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