I took my mom out to lunch today. We went to one of her favorite lunch places… Panera. Just the…
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Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, running, biking, swimming and enjoying her family. Mom Generation experience? How about 4 children and 10 grandchildren with another on the way (due 2/9/14). Sharon is a marathoner and triathlete and at 61 years old is now competing in races, triathlons and sporting events with her children and grandchildren... her dream come true!
February 26, 2009
“Next in line”…
It’s such a simple statement. “Next in line.” Three words. Not that it will create world peace, but it’s a…
February 24, 2009
Listen for your angels…
Two dancing butterflies. Two playful birds. A purple balloon. A yellow balloon. A pink balloon. A star. Special stories that…
February 23, 2009
This kind of IS a restaurant…
I so vividly remember the words my mom uttered… oh, probably three times each day. You may remember a similar…
February 20, 2009
Is he THAT into you?
I have a little bet going with my husband of 33 years or so. It’s not about dating kind…
February 19, 2009
Don’t know why I’ve been on this kick…
Well, I kinda actually do… know why I’ve been on this exercise expose kick as of late. I started exercising…
February 17, 2009
There IS something worse than bathing suits…
… and it’s (jelly roll, please) WOMEN’S TRAINING TIGHTS. Holy ass-size, Batman. Can they make these things any more humiliating?…
February 15, 2009
For Mature Audiences Only
I don’t want to box myself into a corner here as the genitalia police with some sort of, well, vagenda……
February 13, 2009
Honest Scrap
First, I love the widget of the Honest Scrap Award. It reminds me of that great gal, Rosie the Riveter.…
February 11, 2009
“How much did it cost?”
After reading Audrey’s blog today, F.S.P. Parties, I’ve decided to come clean. To my husband, that is. After all, it’s…
February 10, 2009
“Don’t hand me no line”…
Boys. And competition. As basic as the instinct to hunt for food. So what happened when my husband and…
February 8, 2009
Grandchildren + Spontaneity = A Pot of Gold
I was looking forward to sleeping a bit later this morning… but a 7:30 am phone call changed that. My…
February 7, 2009
Lead with a smile…
This may be simplistic… maybe even a bit naive… but have you ever made a decision to lead an entire…
February 5, 2009
The sometimes forgotten angels
Angels come in all shapes and sizes. They visit when we need them, and sometimes they visit when we least…
February 3, 2009
A Broken Heart
I am thinking about a beautiful friend with a broken heart… and wishing her peace…
February 2, 2009
A family of FANatics!
I come from a family of sports fans. Mom, Dad, brothers, uncles, aunts, cousins… even my Nana was glued to…
January 31, 2009
The guy with the bottle in the brown bag
Late this afternoon, I decided to go out for a short run. I wasn’t feeling completely motivated to do this,…
January 30, 2009
“Grandma, can you get me that?”
I’ve been at Audrey’s home for 10 minutes this morning. Her husband is out of town for the day, and…
January 28, 2009
A size 6 boy in a size 3 diaper
Ah… grandmas! We just love to have all the necessities at our own homes for when the grandchildren come to…
January 27, 2009
I ain’t afraid-a no ghosts…
Ghosts. OK. I guess they’re a bit frightening to think about, especially the horror-movie variety. But what about the other…
About Audrey
Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.