I’ve always told my daughter, my beautiful, athletic, terrific person of a daughter that I accepted my fatness. I thought that by admitting it to her, she’d see what was lacking in me and make sure she didn’t make the same mistakes. Then one day, when this gorgeous attractive teenager told me she thought she was fat and ugly, I had another one of those brain spirals like I did in 8th grade. This has to be another nightmare.
Tag: Mothers
The Best Mothers Day Gift
My daughter’s absolute favorite song is Bridge Over Troubled Water sung by Johnny Cash. I wonder if she remembers it from her embryonic days, but will never mention this to her, as I'm sure she will once again proclaim my weirdness and stop talking. She actually loves several versions of this song, and yesterday we sang them …
Interview with Mike Squatrino from Association of Rhode Island Authors
Read Mike's blog to see his interview with me to promote the ARIA Book Expo on November 8th - that's next Saturday! He has been doing a fantastic job promoting the event and the authors. Check out his Overlordsfantasy series too!</http://theoverlords.blogspot.com
The Uthah Muthas
Julia frantically brushed the pine needles off my car, her arms flailing with an urgency normally reserved for blocking shots on the basketball court. For a moment I thought she was helping me from having a pine needle induced accident on the road. Mommy’s little helper? No. Mommy’s little conformist. “You need to start parking …
Happy Fall Y’all!
A corny greeting for sure, but tis the season for corn of all kinds. I know I’ve been quiet lately, but am working away at a whole new version of my new book. Formally known as Don’t Call Me Poundcake, my new working title- Carry That Weight. It has taken me much time and reflection, …
No Offense Intended, but I will be Strong
I have been thinking a lot about ideas for my next blog post. Funny how things fall right into your lap. This past week has been full. I've been editing the book, A Girl from the Hill . After my friend Lisa took the time to edit and proof the manuscript, my mother-in-law has kindly taken …
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