Category Archives: blogging

Public apology, good news, marriage humor, & Steubenville…

Posted on March 25, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

So this is the post where I have to publicly apologize to my husband because it wasn’t just the Man-Flu. DAMMIT. He had bronchitis. And ain’t nobody got time fo’ dat. (You’re welcome.) But The Gatekeeper is on the mend … Continue reading →

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3 Things for Mom

Posted on March 15, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

I’ve recently discovered a wonderful new website (just launched in January) that I’d like to point you toward today. It’s called 3 Things for Mom and its mission is to give you a unique daily blog post that’s “short enough … Continue reading →

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Xanax makes me a better blogger

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

I’m cashing in on sensationalist headlines In The Powder Room today, musing about all the things I could/should/would do to be a better blogger. Spoiler alert: drugs. Because…Judy Collins songs. And: “Top Blogger” gladiator-style blood baths. Plus: FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the Internet surprises me…

Posted on February 27, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

The Internet is a crazy place. Sometimes it breaks your heart. And sometimes it surprises you with a reaction you could never have anticipated. That was certainly the case last week when I shared this haunting family secret. And it’s … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2012

Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

Good God it’s cold. I need a laugh. How about you? But I’m busy waxing cabinets today (not a euphemism) and thought it would be fun to look back on my most popular posts of last year.   According to … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a blog conference pariah

Posted on October 18, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

It started off so great. I had tallied the word “vagina” 13 times and it wasn’t even halfway through the first day of the conference. These were clearly my people!  But throughout the day, I could feel my voice starting … Continue reading →

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