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

Meet Ms. Ery at the Leonia Library Oct 11th

1. No one knows drama like Miss Ery.  She may be beautiful on the outside, but her name says it all.  

   
   

   Two Latinas Writing Books will be at the Leonia Library October 11th at 7p.m.,discussing when misery meets comedy. Meet Miss Ery.  Come on out during Hispanic Heritage Month to hear how these two very different Latinas met. Plus, if you are interested in getting your story out in a book, they can tell you how.