Our Journey to Ms. Veteran America 2013

Mother's Day

Wow, what a beautiful mother's day this year turned out to be. The weather was nice, the company, and food.  How was yours?  I read on one of the stepmother's posts that stepmother's day is the wknd after Mother's Day.  I have mixed feelings about that one.  Do you?  This year was extra special for me because my little girl is just about old enough to scribble a little something on my card at only 16 months old.  How sweet to see a little card that says from your daughter.  I've raised two handsome strong young men and starting over with a little girl.  How has this year been different for you?  Did you spend time with your mother-in-law?  I'd like to hear from you.  I know it's been a while since I've blogged, but we were hit with a tidal wave last year with the baby's cancer and I don't have to tell you that my priorities have taken a different turn.  Drop me a line and share your story with us. 

A time for everything.

A time for everything. Found a great poem in the Bible applicable to step/blended families. Sharing just some of it. A time to plant and a time to uproot. A time to tear down and a time to build. A time to embrace and a time to refrain. A time to search and a time to give up. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be silent and a time to speak. A time for love and a time for hate. A time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3.

Fairy Dust Do-Over for StepMoms

Fairy Dust Do-Over for StepMoms

Tinker Bell was on to something when she threw around some of her fairy dust.  I wish we had some of our own just for step moms; a little stepmom magic if you will.  No more awkward moments, dirty looks, or under-handed jabs.  Drop a little dust when no ones looking and bye bye stress bird.

Going to a parent teacher conference?  No problem.  A little sprinkle here a little sprinkle there, and enjoy the rest of the evening-- You, hubby, and the step kids.

A graduation you say?  I have a fix for that.  A dab here a dab there and so long flies in the ointment.

Meeting half way?  No sweat.  A touch of this a touch of that and later to the hater. 

A birthday you say?  No biggie.  A pinch over here a pinch over there, and blow away.

Yes siree, a little fairy dust could go a long way.  Stepmom magic is available and it is free.  Want to get your hands on some?  Who wouldn’t-- You, me, the whole family.  Let’s get together and make us some.  It has to be legal, safe, and free.  Easy access to anybody.  Drop me a line if you know how and together we can help stepfamilies.

Man charged with slaying his sister-in-law

Not only does he stab his sister-in-law, but he also kills his nieces.  What could have driven this young man to be so violent?  Why was the 6 month baby not harmed--was this baby his?  What do you think about in-law violence/abuse?  Is it as bad as it seems or does it reach only a very small population?

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-10-28/news/34782884_1_murder-case-mother-of-murder-victim-young-children

My interview on the Brummet's Conscious Blog

Many folks want to be heard, but they are not sure how.  I touch on a few questions asked by unpublished writers.  I hope I have answered their questions.  Take a look:

http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.ca/2012/10/world-of-writing-interviews.html

Drop by the Brummet's Conscious Blog on Oct 15

Once there, you can read where the host interviews me from a writer’s point of view concerning
advice /knowledge of self-publishing:


If you've ever thought about getting your story out, this interview is just what the Doctor ordered-- good food for your ears.

http://www.consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com