“My Dad has a Yacht of Girls”
Curlytop and Snugglebug have made great strides in their language development since we first consulted with a speech therapist over three years ago. Still, there are some words they use which can only be understood by family; and Curlytop still serves as a Snugglebug-to-English translator all too often. Music Store Bob’s wife, Brenda, watched the … Read more
There’s a Reason Agents Get 15 Percent
So, you’ve written a book. Congratulations! That’s the easy part. Now, get ready to find an agent. I like to think there are three primary methods of securing an agent: The Set-Up. You know someone who knows someone who met someone who had the business card of an agent. Or, you are fortunate enough to … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday: Thanks for the Global Warming, Mr. Gore!
Last Monday, due to the holiday, both the school and the daycare were closed. Fortunately, the weather was glorious and most of the snow had melted. I took Curlytop and Snugglebug to the Japanese garden for a little run-around-a-lot-because-Mommy-wants-us-to-take-a-nap time. For once in my life, I had my camera with me and planned on posing … Read more
Glenn Beck to Get Key to Mount Vernon, Washington – and the Haters Keep Comin’
Glenn Beck, you’ve just pissed off every liberal in America! What are you going to do next? I’m going to go on home and get myself a key to the city! The mayor of Mount Vernon, Washington (only a hop, skip and a jump from where The Gonzo Mama hides in her bedroom, with all … Read more
Virtual Girls’ Night Out (VGNO): The Breakup Edition
Happy Virtual Girls’ Night Out (VGNO)! If this is your first time, Welcome! Want to join in on the fun? Head over to Ann’s to get on the VGNO Linky, and start bloghopping! So, it’s almost time for school to start. Most of our kids go back on September 2nd (a weird Wednesday commencement, because, … Read more
Bless Me, Blogger, For I Have Sinned…
It has been ten days since my last blog post. I realize that I have committed one of the deadly sins of blogging by allowing more than a week to pass between posts. During that time, I have been unfaithful to my blog by whoring myself out to write freelance pieces on topics that may … Read more
My Husband: Facebook Celebrity Stalker
People who know Mr. Wright will tell you, unequivocally, that he doesn’t do anything halfway. It is for that very reason that I went to such great lengths to hide the existence of Facebook from him. For some, Facebook is a social networking site where they log on, catch up with old friends and business … Read more
Ultimate Blog Party ’09!
So… like so many other events in my life, I arrived to the party late, but signed up for Ultimate Blog Party ’09. The awesome moms over at 5minutesformom.com arranged this awesome party to promote cross-networking for bloggers and the readers who love them. They’ve compiled a huge list of some of the coolest people … Read more
Vote Gonzo!
TheGonzoMama.com is collecting votes in three different catergories at Blogger’s Choice Awards. We still have a long way to go! Sign up, then vote for TheGonzoMama.com here. Want to stay tuned and help spread the word? Join our cause on Facebook!
Borrowed Boobies Boon for Bloggers
It’s sad when moms turn on each other. Motherhood is tough enough without having to keep one eye on the kids and the other over your shoulder to see who is waiting to judge or condemn you. However, that is exactly what has happened in the blogosphere in the last day or so. While the … Read more
2009′s Hottest Mommy Blogger… The Gonzo Mama?
That’s right… I want to be Blogger’s Choice Awards’ Hottest Mommy Blogger of 2009… and I’m not afraid to use my boobs to do it! Wanna help? Go sign up at the Blogger’s Choice Awards site. They will send you a confirmation email, you gotta click the link they send you… you know the drill. … Read more
What Generation Gap?
Staying on the cutting edge of parental coolness is hard work, but I’m committed. In fact, I go out of my way to let my kids know how hip I am, and I’m dedicated to bridging the so-called Generation Gap. What is that, anyway? Sure, there’s a world of difference between my parents’ generation and … Read more
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