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Saving a baby mouse…the highlight of my vacation

June 20, 2011

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We’re vacationing in Deer River, Minnesota, for the week. Lots of fishing and way too much eating. I didn’t plan on doing any blog posts, but I had to share the story of Lucky the mouse. On Saturday, my sister Kelly put her boat into the lake and a big mouse promptly scurried out. She … Read the rest

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Eating Healthy on Vacation and Avoiding the Car Munchies

June 15, 2011

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Eating healthy is a lifetime challenge. It’s hard enough to stay on track when we’re at home, in familiar surroundings and in total control of our meals, but it’s another when we’re on vacation. The temptation of new foods, alcohol, and snacks are strong. Everyone deserves a break, and it’s okay to broaden your eating … Read the rest

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Don’t Stop Believing

June 15, 2011

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My novel has been the ugly stepchild at times, fighting me on every plot point and character traits. At others it’s been loving and sweet, pouring out of my fingers with ease. The beginning has gone through countless rewrites as I honed the plot and learned not to write entirely by the seat of my … Read the rest

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Keeping the weight off is harder than losing it

June 13, 2011

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As most of you know, I recently completed my weight loss journey, losing sixty-five pounds and going down five sized. The post A Fat Girl No More covers the experience. I’ve been on the maintenance phase since May 27th, and I’ve managed to maintain within three to five pounds. But it hasn’t been easy. The … Read the rest

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Brag Post

June 12, 2011

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We’re having beautiful weather today, and everyone is outside enjoying it. Our four-year-old Golden Retriever, Toby, is no exception. He’s an amazing dog, great with the kids, and although I’m biased, I think he’s pretty damned gorgeous. Hope everyone is having a great summer day! Read the rest

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Helping A Frightened Child Cope

June 11, 2011

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My five-year-old, Grace, has been afraid of thunder for a couple of years now. The severity of her fear comes and goes, but this week it’s gotten much worse. We had a bad storm on Wednesday; several funnel clouds were spotted, and we were in the direct path of a downburst, pictured above. The downburst … Read the rest

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Kid Quote of the Day: God is magic

June 8, 2011

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My daughter comes up with some zingers. Today’s was no exception. Grace: God is magic. He can walk on water. Me: Where’d you learn that at? Grace: On Family Guy. You know, with Peter Griffin. Parents of the year, I tell you! Read the rest

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Dexter: New American Hero?

June 8, 2011

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I’m late to the Dexter phenomenon. We don’t have Showtime, and I just recently started watching this amazing show. Now halfway through season 4, I’m convinced he’s one of the best characters I’ve ever come across—on television or in literature. At first glance, Dexter seems pretty cut and dried. A psychopath (or is it sociopath? … Read the rest

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Your Book in One Sentence.

June 6, 2011

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We’ve all heard it before. Writing manuals, experts, and most importantly, agents and editors, insist if you can’t describe your novel in once sentence, you don’t have a good grip on it. Between the keyboard and your creative mind, something’s muddled. A small part of me believes this is a bit extreme, but I understand … Read the rest

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Twitter friends: An integral part of the writing experience

May 31, 2011

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My husband always rolls his eyes when I talk about my Twitter friends. “You don’t really know this people,” he says. “They’re just words on a screen.” Maybe he’s right. We don’t “know” each other in the true sense of the word. I have no clue if you guys like coffee or tea, prefer Coke … Read the rest

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