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My Son Solves My Artistic Problems

Here is a conversation I had with my son (7 years old) last night. He was looking at the proof copy “Foodies Rush In”.   SON: Ma. Ma! So…are you famous? ME: Famous? No. Why? SON: But you have books, … Continue reading

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What Happens When I Start A Shake Diet AKA How I Ended Up Dancing Naked In My Backyard

Blah blah blah I’m trying to lose weight blah blah blah. I’ve been trying to lose weight for about two years. It’s stupid. It’s my own fault, but I can say that being extremely busy—it’s just hard to focus on … Continue reading

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My Conversation With The Bad Ass Russian Pedicurist

I am trying to look at my next couple of months without work not as a time of unemployment, but as an ‘opportunity to focus on my health and my writing’. It’s the Zen way to keep myself from freaking … Continue reading

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The Kids Are Probably Not Ready For Comedy Central Yet

Last week we were sitting at the table with the kids. I’m pretty sure we eating as it seems to be the only time we can get the kids to sit with us, and then only for a few minutes. … Continue reading

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Summer Reading ORGY! Okay. I said that to get your attention.

I decided not to teach this summer, so I could narrate full time. And…uh…well…it looks like I’ll have some extra time to write and read. Yay! (Fingers crossed that I get some more narration gigs soon.) So I’m kicking off … Continue reading

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Coming Soon….

I’m narrating all week, so I won’t be able to write as much as I’d like to. Never fear though! The blog will return shortly with my “Slow Down and Read” summer 2012 campaign, as well as what happens when … Continue reading

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What a difference a week (and a bottle of wine) makes

You may have noticed that I took a few days off from the blog. If you follow me on Facebook you’ll know that after the horrendous conference experience where I felt whipped and pummeled (but not in an erotic SM … Continue reading

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Well. That Sucked.

I had high hopes for the Spring Fling Conference, but it was also a last ditch effort. I’m sure this attitude played into the Perfect Maelstrom that Saturday became.   I was tired to begin with. It was a long … Continue reading

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On the Spring Fling Conference, Erotica, and Being Awkward

First off I should say that I love conferences. I love conferences the way that I love gift baskets. You get all these little surprises and trinkets. Except a conference isn’t wrapped in cellophane….although….after attending a workshop called Erotica For … Continue reading

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So I decided to see what I look like upside down…

I’m not exactly sure WHY it occurred to me that I should see what I looked like upside down. I was taking a shower and I sorta just wondered I wonder what I’d look like upside down. Maybe because on … Continue reading

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