P is for Persephone: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
In Greek mythology, Persephone was the daughter of the mother goddess Demeter who was abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld. While...
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- Apr 16, 2012
- 2 min
O is for OMG: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
I have had a lot of OMG moments in the last year or so. Of course, maybe not so many if you don’t include the OMG moments that I’m...
- Apr 16, 2012
- 2 min
N is for Nothing: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
I cannot comprehend how my mother managed to inflict the “Mother’s Curse” upon me without possessing a magic lamp inhabited by a genie or...
- Apr 14, 2012
- 1 min
M is for Morning: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
Oh, Morning, why do you torment me so? How have I offended you to deserve the symphony of barking dogs, chattering squirrels and...
- Apr 13, 2012
- 1 min
L is for Lightning: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
Even as a child, I loved thunderstorms. I am completely enamored with everything about thunderstorms: the pelting sound of the rain...
- Apr 12, 2012
- 1 min
K is for Kinky – The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
I know that my husband doesn’t have a mistress. I know this because not only is he my soul-mate (and I’m not just saying that to deter my...
- Apr 11, 2012
- 2 min
J is for Jack: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
In my never-ending quest to be The Galaxy’s Most Awesome Mom and Coolest Chick Ever, I am continually adding tools (and outlining the...
- Apr 10, 2012
- 2 min
I is for Imbecile: An A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
You know who I’m talking about. That nitwit in the POS Honda that just pulled out in front of you at the last second when there’s no one...
- Apr 9, 2012
- 1 min
H is for Halloween: The A to Z Blogging Challenge Unsanctioned Imitation
Boo! Halloween is my favorite holiday ever. There is nothing that I don’t like about it. It’s spooky. I get to pretend to be whatever or...
- Apr 6, 2012
- 1 min
G is for Guilt (Unsanctioned Imitation Blogging Challenge Day 7)
Guilt pisses me off. I’m not talking about the kind of guilt you feel when you do something truly horrible, like accidentally reducing a...
- Apr 6, 2012
- 1 min
The A to Z Blogging Challenge: An Unsanctioned Imitation – Day 6: F is for Focus
Chapter 2 of the book “The Spark” by Chris “SparkGuy” Downie, is all about “focus” as a cornerstone of his program. He describes a lack...
- Apr 4, 2012
- 2 min
The A to Z Blogging Challenge: An Unsanctioned Imitation – Day 5: E is for Everything
Sounds rather ambitious, doesn’t it? “E is for Everything.” I thought about “E is for Embrace,” but that’s a little too touchy-feely for...
- Apr 4, 2012
- 2 min
The A to Z Blogging Challenge: An Unsanctioned Imitation – Day 4: D is for Destruction
My first stab at home-ownership turned out to be the house I grew up in. My parents wanted to move and they made my husband and I an...
- Apr 2, 2012
- 2 min
The Blogging A to Z Challenge: An Unsanctioned Imitation – Day 3: C is for Chrysalis
Last month, I took my children (a.k.a. “the boy”, age 7 and “the girl”, age 2.5) to a Bubble Show at our library. It was a really cute...
- Apr 2, 2012
- 1 min
The Blogging A to Z Challenge: An Unsanctioned Imitation – Day 2: B is for Bra
It occurred to me today as I completed Day 3 of Week 1 of the Couch to 5K plan how horribly important a proper exercise bra can be. One...
- Apr 1, 2012
- 2 min
The Blogging A to Z Challenge: An Unsanctioned Imitation – Day 1: A is for Attitude
A.D. Duling’s first post from the 2013 April Blogging A to Z Challenge was delivered to my inbox yesterday and it got the rusty wheels in...
- Mar 27, 2012
- 2 min
Another Photostory Competition
I found another writing competition based on this photo: FLYING SQUIRREL CARGO He stirs as the sun dips peacefully below the horizon. His...
- Mar 23, 2012
- 1 min
The Jacket
I’m a finalist! Check out all the entries here and don’t forget to vote for your favorite. I hope it’s me, but I’ll completely understand...
- Mar 19, 2012
- 2 min
I am Werewolf – Hear Me Howl
“No…” I groan. Doubled over in pain, I scurry frantically for the ladies’ restroom. “Not now. Not here!” But it’s no use. The...
- Mar 9, 2012
- 1 min
Otterbox
A friend challenged me to compose a complete story in 100 words or less which had to include the phrase “then Jen showed Tawn her...
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