Three years ago, I sat at a table with a successful, smart, genuine woman at the BlogHer conference. I met many amazing women that weekend but this one said something to me that I’ve held close ever since. Her blog was huge, she was traveling the world sharing her message, and she had a book … Continue reading I turned “I can’t” into “I did” (without vomiting)
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My Second TV Appearance (hello maturity, goodbye flippers)
The first time I was on TV, the local news interviewed me in a Stop and Shop parking lot while I used a flipper to clear snow from my windshield during a blizzard. The roads were so bad, I didn’t get home in time to watch the evening news. My disappointment over missing my debut … Continue reading My Second TV Appearance (hello maturity, goodbye flippers)
How Not To Make Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Quinoa
I make a mean allergy-friendly breakfast quinoa. I'm talking dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, nut-free and gluten-free. I am no domestic goddess, but this is one area where I excel. Except when I leave Dan in charge. Without telling him he's actually in charge. * * * I crept into our darkened house and was … Continue reading How Not To Make Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Quinoa
I Don’t Feel Bad About Fighting in Front of the Kids
I'm suspicious of couples that claim they never fight. These people are either a) lying, or b) unicorns. My husband and I fight. I wish we didn't, but both of us are way too stubborn for that. I get annoyed that he never knows where anything is. He finds it grating when I immediately ask for help … Continue reading I Don’t Feel Bad About Fighting in Front of the Kids
The Story Behind There’s No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer
Not long after Dan and I met, he said, "It would be so fun to publish a book of your best blog posts." I said, "Yeah!" And then after I thought about it some more, I said "No!" Dan kept bugging me about it, and I kept saying no, and after a while he started … Continue reading The Story Behind There’s No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer