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Posts Tagged: Manic Monday
Pretty, isn’t he? No, he’s not a Bengal, although he’s marked similar and has a lot of the same traits, as did his mother. He and his brother, Fat Amos, were rescued as tiny babies by my mom and Grace after the kitten’s mother was killed on the highway. Andy (yep, their names are Amos … Read the rest 
If you use Facebook, chances are you’ve wished for a ‘dislike’ button. Probably several times a day. But you know what would be even better? A dislike button for people. Come on. You’d use it. A lot, probably. Imagine. You’re in line at Wal-Mart. A mother with three bored, loud kids is ahead of you, … Read the rest 
Hold on! Before you nail me to the cross, remember that one year ago, I started my weight loss journey. I lost sixty-five pounds via the Ideal Protein Diet, and what’s more, I learned how to eat healthy. I know how it is to be the fat friend, the chubby wife, the one who has to … Read the rest 
Due to this post from Roni Loren (thank you for the warning, Roni) I’ve decided to remove most photos. Or as it’s known in the States, “the day after Christmas.” It’s the second biggest shopping day of the year, and I’m sure the stores are packed as I type. I’m content to sit on my couch, … Read the rest 
Due to this post from Roni Loren (thank you for the warning, Roni) I’ve decided to remove most photos. Special needs children are near to my heart. Some of you already know it took us five years to get Grace, and that’s because I have a genetic issue (a Robertsonian Translocation) that increases my chances of having … Read the rest 
Due to this post from Roni Loren (thank you for the warning, Roni) I’ve decided to remove most photos. I bemoaned my query/manuscript woes yesterday, and you guys were great about putting up with me. Thank you all for letting me vent, but enough of the whining. It’s time to put on my big girl panties and … Read the rest 
I told this story on Natalie Hartford’s blog, but I wanted to share it with everyone here, too. A few weeks ago, I was driving Grace about an hour a way to meet my mom so she could stay with them for the weekend. Traffic was slow for several miles because a crappy car with … Read the rest 
