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Spread the sparkles! Navigating life's storms with MOM (Monarch of Magic)

40 or 14?

March 24, 2009

Well, it happened–I’m really 40 years old!! Who would have thought I’d ever reach this milestone?! I feel fabulous! I’m exactly where I want to be, living my impossible dream–absolute

Turning 40

February 18, 2009

As my 40th birthday looms (a mere month away) I’m amazed by people’s reactions when I tell them I’m turning 40, the most common being, “YOU’RE turning 40?! Wow! You

Dr. Pinky and the Tickle Monster

February 18, 2009

Henry awakened me last night asking to nurse “fo one minute.” I said no, he kept asking, so I raised the two-finger tickle monster who said, “Sh!” over and over

The Next Big Question

February 10, 2009

Well, she asked the next biggie: “Mom, who is the sandman?” “What do you mean?” “Is he a guy?” “Hmmmm, well, he’s kind of like a flying gnome with a

Where do babies come from?

February 1, 2009

Annabelle asked me the big question the other day.”Mom, where do babies come from?””From their mothers,” I replied.”I know, but where do the mothers come from?” she asked.”Oh, well, the

Speed into Magic

January 30, 2009

Who knew that a speeding ticket would forever change my life for the better? Who knew that I was speeding right into magic that night?

Another Magical Moment in New Orleans

January 30, 2009

I’ve always dreamed of singing jazz songs in a smoky voice while lying on a piano in a long slinky silver silk gown. I would captivate my audience with my

A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On in Samba Class

January 30, 2009

Humor me if you will, and picture this: 1) a chicken trying to fly; 2) a dog doing a full body shake after a bath; 3) and an oompa loompa

The Chocolate-Paved Road to Body Bliss

January 30, 2009

I love my body, every delectable dimple, every juicy jiggle. It’s strong, healthy, vibrant, and sexy. It’s also not what we consider the ideal body in this day and age.

The Road to Wealth is Paved with Hula hoops?

January 30, 2009

My motto has always been the same as Caresse Crosby, that fabulous expatriate of 1920’s Paris: “Take care of the luxuries, the necessities will take care of themselves.” Whether