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Hard Posts to Write
I have writer’s block from time to time. I’m not a trained writer. Whatever that is. I was an English major. I copyedited and product managed for a publisher for years, so I know good writing when I see it. But, I’m not a journalist. My writing either works or it doesn’t. When it doesn’t... »
Capturing the Essence of Your Tween and Teen
From my tween/teen years in England, I have only one school photo. Do you know what age I was when the photo in question was taken? I was 13. Of all the years to pick for a school portrait, 13 is a tough one. I wore no makeup. I wore a school uniform. I wore... »
Trying a New Concept in Weight Control and a Discount Code to Try the Products
Baby weight? Is it accurate to refer to baby weight when your babies are 7, 11, and 14? No, I didn’t think so! But, I am struggling with my weight. I lose some. I gain some, but I never get anywhere near my goal weight. My goal weight is largely unattainable to me. Did I... »
Small Town Life Is Da Bomb
Small town life is da bomb. Where else could you find: A local gas station with an attached BBQ restaurant. A town with the claim to fame…”1st traffic circle in Maryland.” A preschool show-n-tell where one kid brings in a goat, another a tadpole, and another a frog. Living where a traffic jam... »
Height Matters
Don’t let anyone tell you that height doesn’t matter. I’m 5′3″. Height matters. I have spent my life hitching up my pants. Wearing capris in the winter months as I don’t sew. Looking at the hems on pants and thinking “I should sew these pants” and then drifting off to the 1 million things that... »
A Weighty Issue
I have weight that I have gained…lost…gained…lost…gained…and lost during three pregnancies. I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have lost 15 pounds and counting. My oldest is 14, so my path to weight loss is slow. I’m motivated at times. At times I would rather sit on the couch and do nothing. The summer is approaching.... »
A Story That Needs To Be Told
Did you read the Washington Post on Memorial Day? There was an article about one man’s mission to record and visit all the Vietnam War memorials in all 50 states and the District. Here’s the link: Vietnam. That man is my good friend, Michael Walsh. Michael Walsh was a young soldier during the Vietnam War.... »
BABW–Build-a-Bear Gift Card Giveaway!!
Dogs. Bears. Cats. Pandas. Horses. Bunnies. Dragons. You name an animal. Build a Bear probably has it! I know because we have a collection of BABW furry friends strewn around our house. BABW furry friends make the perfect toy for all ages. My little guy clutched his Elmo by the ear when he was not... »
Jennifer Ashton, MD: Not Your Mother’s Gyno
I am not a reporter, but I sometimes get to pretend to be one. My tween and teen were invited to the National Tween Summit in D.C. in October. I tagged along with them. While they participated in a very elaborate program of sessions, speakers, musical guests, and breakout sessions, I had a chance... »
Trot over to Maryland
What question perplexes me most on forms and questionnaires? The question I find most difficult to answer is what major city do I live closest to? As a child through my pre-children years, I would have had several answers: 0-4 years — Manchester, England 5-8 — New York City 9-10 — Manchester, England 11 — New York City 12-15... »
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