It’s all about You
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Recently, I dined with a friend that I hadn’t spoken to in too many months. As we chatted, laughed, and played comfortable catch-up, she mentioned that she’d gotten her first tattoo! On her inner left forearm, are two words, bí cineálta. They are capped on each end by Celtic knots and sprinkled with shamrocks that represent her closest…
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It’s hard not to be thinking about the kids at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The victims and their families. I raised teenagers. It wasn’t always easy. My heart goes out to the parents who were frustrated with their kid that morning. The ones who said something unnecessary, something that flew out of their mouths…
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I’m in the final stages of book publishing and I feel good. Every time I read through my manuscript, I find something to improve… But I also find things that are pretty darn great already. And that is a fabulous feeling. February can be a rough month. Winter has outstayed it’s (one day Christmas) welcome…
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And yet…
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In honor of today’s date, May 22, I’m offering my debut novel, Pocket Money, for free. (*this offer has expired) Click here to go to the Amazon page for your free download. What happened on May 22, 1982 that continues to haunt our character 10 years later? The entire novel takes place on one day,…
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Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, OH MY GOSH! My novella, Kinder Garden, is a BEST SELLER! And that’s according to Amazon, not just Dave. Did you see? (upper right corner) It’s a Hot New Release, too. And also– I was #1 for four weeks! Say it with me…NUMBAH ONE! This is so exciting. Thank…
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I was in Madison and I thought of you. I found a jar of Carmex in my bag and I thought of you. I made mac’n’cheese and I thought of you. I saw a red convertible Mustang and I thought of you. I heard a commercial for 1-800-Kars-4-Kids and I thought of you. I ate half a batch…
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A few weeks ago, I was on a Carnival cruise from New Orleans to Mexico. Have you cruised? Spent time on a ship sailing south with total strangers? If yes, then you’ll know–Cruise ships are a microcosm of anatomy on parade. Not just a collection of people from strange lands and foreign cultures, all races, religions, beliefs…
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Common sense is that miscellaneous key on your key ring. Everybody has one, but it rarely gets used. Opinions are like landmines–they should be navigated with care. Being offended is like getting wet in the rain, it’s going to happen, but unless you’re the wicked witch of the west or made of sugar, it shouldn’t ruin your…
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who sympathized, empathized, and otherwise offered comfort and kind words regarding the passing of our sweet Nellie. The Nellie blog inspired many folks to share stories of their pets. Wonderful stories! Humorous, heartbreaking, incredible stories. We laughed, we cried, we remembered fondly. Crazy dog! Can you believe…! How about that time…! The loss may continue…
MARY LAMPHERE AUTHOR 