Author Archives: Mary

The First Day of School=Relief

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Mary

One doesn’t just wander into motherhood as one wanders into a Starbuck’s. No, becoming a mother is more like the space shuttle re-entering Earth’s atmosphere after a voyage. It’s bold and loud and fast. It’s violent in many ways. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Sure Sign We’re Ready for Summer’s End

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Mary

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Hot Garbage

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Mary

It’s one of the last days of summer vacation. I can think of few things that would so eloquently capture the fleeting nature of these lazy, crazy, sticky, and sweaty few months we’ve enjoyed at the Bernard home than this: … Continue reading →

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Political Pondering

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Mary

Last week was Tennessee’s primary election for Governor. We also voted on some other races and positions. The political fervor and rhetoric reached a fever pitch last week with campaign commercials dominating television locally, California’s Prop 8 being overturned, and … Continue reading →

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Pat Robertson Explains the Ten Commandments

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Mary

I must begin this post with a disclaimer. I never watch Pat Robertson on The 700 Club. Never. But yesterday, as I was unloading the dishwasher in the kitchen, I turned to Channel 4 for something to listen to. You … Continue reading →

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Author Anne Rice Quits Christianity

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Mary

Anne Rice, popular author of the Vampire Chronicles, says she has “quit Christianity.” Rice—for most of her adult life—was a proclaimed atheist. But about ten years ago, she returned to the faith of her childhood and professed her Christianity. I … Continue reading →

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I Am Laundress: Hear Me Roar

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Mary

As you know, my laundry is my nemesis. But—not anymore. That’s right. For risk of having to eat my words, I proudly proclaim here and now: I have conquered my laundry! I know. I know. It’s exciting, isn’t it? Here’s … Continue reading →

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Please Take The Writer’s Block Survey

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Mary

I’m doing a little planning for the editorial direction of my blog. Would you please take my survey? Pretty please? (Aren’t the flowers pretty?) Please tell me what you think. Please take my survey. You can find it here. Thank … Continue reading →

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I Want to Be Famous?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Mary

I’m mad at Nickelodeon right now. As if The Fresh Beat Band, Dora‘s whiney-tail screaming, and the disrespectful dialogue from The Fairly OddParents weren’t enough, now I have new reasons to despise the Nickelodeon Marketing Department. I’m convinced those marketers … Continue reading →

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One Day Sale on Savvy Blogging Summit Sessions

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Mary

The Savvy Blogging team has announced the location for its next Summit in 2011: the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. To celebrate, the ladies are offering a 50% discount on the audio sessions of the 2010 Summit. All … Continue reading →

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