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My secret life

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

I made a joke with my coworkers the other day about the number of e-mail accounts that I have. They were horrified when I nonchalantly mentioned that I had four e-mail accounts. One of these accounts is my work account. … Continue reading →

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My Rant about Natural Remedies for PPD

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

My husband e-mailed me this link on Valentine’s Day asking me if I had seen this article.  I clicked and read the entire article.  I became more and more irritated.  http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/14/skin-to-skin-contact-natural-way-to-treat-postpartum-depression/ I breastfed my little Skeeter, so we did do … Continue reading →

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Tips for Calming Your Nerves for Auditions

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Come hear all about my performing days over at Listen to Your Mother Show.  I am offering some tips that helped me through some stressful auditions.  I use these same skills in job interviews as well.  http://www.listentoyourmothershow.com/milwaukee/2013/02/15/audition-tips/  

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How Not to Respond to a Proposal

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Future brides to be, heed my words of warning.  My husband gleefully reminded me of how I botched my reply to his proposal the other night.  His advice to our daughters was: 1.  Do not use profanity. 2.  Reply with … Continue reading →

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Why tell your story?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

My lovely friend and blogging mentor, Alexandra, gave me this gem, “Those who blog give voice to those too unsure to speak”.  I started reflecting on the reasons for my blog.  One of the reasons I blog is that it is cathartic … Continue reading →

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My wish for my birthday girl

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

My little Skeeter, I cannot believe that you will be two years old already!  You are not a baby anymore.  You are an inquisitive, bright toddler who loves to try new things.  You love to point out all the things … Continue reading →

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Loss of Innocence, part 1

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

This week is World Suicide Prevention Week as well as the eleventh anniversary of September 11th.  My stories are stories of loss of two young women struck down in the prime of their lives.  Yet they each made a huge … Continue reading →

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Heartbroken in the heartland

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

I turned on the news yesterday, and I was horrified to watch the scenes unfolding across my screen.  I live in the northern suburbs of the Milwaukee area, a mere thirty minutes from the shooting at the Sikh temple.  I … Continue reading →

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Gut punch of grief

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

A few weeks ago, I was sucker punched by grief.  I opened up Facebook to see a beautiful photo of my sister and my grandpa.  It brought all the memories flooding back.  I realized that I did not get a … Continue reading →

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Finding a tribe offline

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

A few weeks ago I met one of my first online friends along with a dear friend of mine.  I found what my college describes as communio – community.  We are all moms who have struggled and continue to struggle … Continue reading →

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