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Klaas Kids Foundation and How to Keep Your Child Safe
“A mile a minute – that is how fast your child can disappear.” Haunting and truthful words posted on the website for Klaas Kids. On Friday, February 19th, Margaret McSweeney will interview Marc Klaas, father of Polly Klaas who was kidnapped and murdered in 1993. As a legacy to his daughter, Marc founded KlaasKids Foundation…
It's Like a Mouse Giving Up Cheese
But it’s actually my daughter giving up cheese…her favorite food in the world. I’m so proud of her for giving cheese up for Lent. Last night I went to Sonic to buy her some cheddar bites. She “savored” every one! And she isn’t too worried, she says she’ll have “one cheese” on Sundays! What…
Barbie: The Ultimate Heroine
Before I had a little girl of my own, I vowed to keep her from those barely clothed Barbie Dolls. I had grown up playing with Barbie, the perfectly sculpted woman. In a society that idolizes perfect women with perfect figures, I didn’t want to subject my daughter to that mentality and to subconsciously compare…
Fat Tuesday
I’ve been observing Lent for decades. At first out of habit, now out of want for more of God. But it wasn’t until the last couple of years that I heard about Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday. Not sure I really need to indulge all that much because I’ve been indulging for the last year so…
Five Reasons Why Unpublished Can Stop Writing
Need encouragement through the interruptions. Read Brandilyn Collins’ post here!
S.O.S for PMS by Mary M. Byers
Please welcome Mary M. Byers to Portrait of a Writer…Interrupted author of S.O.S. for PMS: Practical Help for Moms (and who doesn’t need practical help) If you struggle with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) each month, you’re not alone. According to WebMD, up to 85% of women experience symptoms ranging from backaches and headaches to irritability, depression,…
The LOST Gospel
Some People are Just Meant to be Alone… Those were the words Sawyer spoke on LOST last night. The words that touched the depths of my soul and continued my theory that LOST is a spiritual story, a journey to redemption. I call it the Lost Gospel. I don’t troll around on Lostie…
The Gift of Friendship
Why are we drawn to what we can’t have and to the people who don’t want us? Why is it so easy for some to be a part of a group while others continue to stare from outside the circle longing to be in. I’ve struggled with this feeling ALL my life and it’s so…
My Writing Journey 2007 January – September 2007
Since the blog has been running dry as of late, thought I’d cough up some more of my oldies, but goodies! Feel free to comment and share your thoughts. January 1, 2007 Mystery Novella March 25 , 2007 Mystery Novella Finished May 10, 2007 1670 June 8, 2007 When Will I Learn? June 23, 2007…
When the Blog Runs Dry…
I admit it, this blog is old and worn and just plain dry. Rarely anyone comes here to drink anymore because there’s just nothing refreshing in the well…er…blog. I’ve been replenishing this blog for years now. Could it be that it’s run dry? I’ve run dry? Life’s been pulling me so many different ways this…