The World’s Hottest Mommy Blogger Laughed at Me
Well, actually, she laughed at my book. Crissy, Blogger’s Choice Awards Hottest Mommy Blogger of 2008 and 2009, reviewed Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I Learned from Animal House, and she said she was LOLing. Crissy blogs at, appropriately enough, Crissy’s Page, and is a regular columnist at Toy With Me. Apparently, Crissy … Read more
Move Over, Elvis… Memphis has a New Darling!
Okay, maybe I’m not going to be bigger than Elvis. The undeniable fact, though, is that someone in Memphis loves me – and my book! Joe Spake knows real estate. He knows Memphis. He’s a guy who knows and blogs what he likes, and currently, he likes my book. Here’s what Joe had to say: … Read more
Denis Sheehan of "Askew Reviews" Reviews "Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I Learned from Animal House"
Denis Sheehan is more than the editor/publisher of Askew Reviews (“an independent zine that doesn’t suck!”). He’s more than the author of A Nobody’s Nothings and The Longsberry Letters. He’s a great friend, and not above bribery. As evidence, I present to you Denis’s review of my book, Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood … Read more
Author Stan Morse Reviews "Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I Learned from Animal House"
You may recognize today’s reviewer from our adoption photo. Stan is not only a good friend and wonderful author, but he was also our adoption attorney! Stan’s book, Circling the Earth in a Wheelchair, has a place of prominence on my bookshelf and in my heart. You can order your copy directly from Stan by … Read more
My Book’s First Review
Dave Peckham, Christian writer and author of several books (including “Shepherd Warrior,” cover image to left), reviewed “Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I Learned from Animal House!” I am lucky enough to count Dave among my real life friends and mentors, and his review humbles and means a lot to me. Here’s what … Read more
Makeup Sex
Makeup sex (noun): cathartic copulation practiced by two consenting relationship-bound adults after a spat or argument, right? You fought. You’re sorry. You’re putting it all behind you with a little under-the-covers kiss and giggle. I used to think of “makeup sex” that way, too. I got over it. Now, “makeup sex” refers to the memorable … Read more
Mama’s Reads: The Dust of 100 Dogs
Every once in a while, I read a book that’s so amazing I have to recommend it to every book nut I know. As a library volunteer, I know a lot of book nuts. As a blogger, I probably know a lot more. The Dust of 100 Dogs chronicles the story of Emer, a 17th … Read more
The Gonzo Mama Goes Au Natural!
Well, not exactly… but I’m feeling all sorts of natural in my spiffy new tee from ProMom Couture! (Yes, they’re real!) Check out the cute logo, and it’s so soft you can wrap a newborn in it (but who would want to, when you could be looking hot in it?). Promom sent me this shirt … Read more
