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Parenting Advice – It’s in the Stars

 Being a member of the Parentally Challenged Tribe, I’m always looking for words of advice when it comes to motherhood.  When I want guidance on the how-tos of parenting, I know exactly where to look.  But it’s not Dr. Spock or Dr. Sears.  No, I seek my child-rearing wisdom from the Real Experts of Parenthood… Continue reading Parenting Advice – It’s in the Stars

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Ready for Take-Off

Balance Magazine, where I talked my way into writing my first humor column, ran this story, Ready for Take-Off,  about my book launch for A Real Mother: Stumbling Through Motherhood.  Special thanks to Megan Regnerus, Balance Managing Editor, for making it the cover story and to Carla Little for writing such a fun piece.  And… Continue reading Ready for Take-Off

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My Baby is Here!

After months and months of waiting, my new baby really is here.  It's hard to believe because it seems like it's taken forever for this moment to arrive.  Say hello to my baby - It's the only pain free delivery I've ever experienced. A Real Mother is available at amazon.com.  Kindle and iBook coming soon.

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It’s Never Too Late

I'm starting to feel freakin' old middle-aged.  And that feeling is making me worry that certain goals in my life are now simply out of reach. I'm glad Boyd Lee Dunlop didn't share my fears. Mr. Dunlop, a jazz pianist, recently released his debut CD. So what?  So what is right. Because Mr. Dunlop achieved this goal… Continue reading It’s Never Too Late

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Glitchy, Glitchy

Just when you think you've got your technological poop in a group - a glitch arises.  Moving this blog to wordpress was a real pain in the ass an adventure.  The software that was supposed to transfer the whole shootin' match over with ease simply didn't work.  This meant I had to move every post and… Continue reading Glitchy, Glitchy

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Mommy Needs A Drink – Part Deux

My Friday?  Surgery to fix Older Boy's broken nose.  Check.  Doctor visit to examine Younger Boy's ankle in cast - referral to orthopedic surgeon. Check.  The Husband, who also blew out a calf muscle last week playing basketball with Younger Boy, down for the count with stomach flu. Check. Mommy needs a drink. Only I… Continue reading Mommy Needs A Drink – Part Deux

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It’s Here!

Sometimes you just get Huck Finned into doing something.  And in this case, I'm glad I did.  Because really, who gets to laugh for two solid months at their job? Huck, I mean my boss and General Manager of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Nick Ehli, asked if I was interested in working on a project compiling… Continue reading It’s Here!

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A New Name

Entering a new decade next week calls for big changes. So I'll start with my poor, ignored blog.  Mom, Interrupted is now A Real Mother. I know I'm A Real Mother.  I suspect there are a lot more out there. Now maybe for a new look?