tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39052850196905410472024-03-12T18:07:34.595-07:00Author Charity ManessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-47997319705147519652017-03-11T11:10:00.001-08:002017-03-11T11:10:25.605-08:00Upcoming book signing/readingI have been invited to participate in a local author reading session followed by Q & A and book signing for my latest release 'In Their Words - Vietnam' on March 17 at 6:30 pm at Sonora Joes coffee shop on Washington Street in Old Town Sonora.<br />
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A few of the veterans who were interviewed for this book will be on hand to sign their 'chapter' and to answer questions.<br />
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Hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-25376522281509958582017-03-11T11:07:00.000-08:002017-03-11T11:07:02.663-08:00In Their Words - Vietnam NOW AVAILABLEThe long awaited non-fiction military history book 'In Their Words - Vietnam' is now available at<br />
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In Their Words – Vietnam, is a collection of stories from those who
served on the water, in the air, and on the ground in Vietnam from 1964
to 1975. Many are autobiographical, others are a collection of memories
of the time they served, and one is posthumous, transcribed from
letters and documents left to loved ones. These are their stories, the
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-8631074077477146682014-12-04T15:46:00.001-08:002014-12-04T15:46:23.341-08:00Life changes...As with most everything in life, change is imminent.<br />
Whether you roll with it or fight it, its going to happen.<br />
I choose to roll with it:)<br />
Due to some health reasons I have had to close my beloved Copper Gazette, an online news site for my little wonderful, energetic and amazing town.<br />
However, I will continue to freelance for the Calaveras Enterprise and hope to spread my wings to other journalism adventures.<br />
With only two jobs consuming less of my time than three, I hope to have time to return to my many unfinished manuscripts...especially the one that pulls at my heart the most; In Their Words, Vietnam. A collection of stories from those who were there...in their words.<br />
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I wish you all well, and as always, happy reading!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-39030714650200365652014-07-15T21:08:00.000-07:002015-11-22T08:50:25.462-08:00Updated Veterans Corner columns<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_7af14e96-c725-11e3-b214-0019bb2963f4.html">Veterans Corner : Veterans Deaths Extend Beyond the Battlefield</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_c9a54a4e-f031-11e3-9732-0019bb2963f4.html">Veterans Corner : Hanoi Jane Lives on in the Memories of Vietnam Veterans </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_8214a522-0624-11e4-b0de-001a4bcf887a.html">Veterans Corner : Bad Paper: Justified or in excess?</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-18100534926284496582014-05-22T16:40:00.003-07:002015-11-22T08:50:57.710-08:00Update...My apologies for not updating this page.<br />
My career took a bit of a detour and ended up in journalism...a lot of journalism.<br />
As a veteran advocate I have begun a column with the local newspaper titled the Veterans Corner. I will attach links to some of the articles.<br />
I also have been active in starting a Veterans Treatment Court in my County. A relatively large undertaking that appears to be on a roll, thanks to the support of the Judge, DA, Sheriff, and the Director of Behavioral Health.<br />
Thank you for your support of my endeavors. And as always...happy reading!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_c663ca7c-87ae-11e3-8467-001a4bcf887a.html"><span class="blox-headline entry-title">Veterans Corner: A new column for valued people</span></a></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_a2fb31b6-d7b2-11e3-8a55-001a4bcf887a.html"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="blox-headline entry-title">Veterans Corner: Service dogs for veterans a saving grace</span></span></a></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_d9ec8330-b92d-11e3-885c-001a4bcf887a.html"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="blox-headline entry-title">Veterans Corner: Vietnam vets open doors with farrier school</span></span></a></span></h1>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-24105778877508178042013-02-07T15:26:00.000-08:002013-02-07T15:26:54.420-08:00Adding Photography to my repertoireCreativity is not limited to the pen...words can also be spoken with pictures...actually volumes can be spoken with one glance at a photo.<br />
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I have collected my photography and am making gifts cards from my work.<br />
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Let me know if any of the photos tell you a story.<br />
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To view photos <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/106837769610295861579/PicsForCards?authkey=Gv1sRgCMSF1f3zlNDzqQE">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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A few of my favorites....<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-27472505016347193372013-01-02T09:16:00.001-08:002013-01-02T09:16:26.012-08:00My New Years ResolutionMy new years resolutions:<br />
Touch more hearts with the written word.<br />
Make a difference in someone's life.<br />
Slow down...enjoy my life and appreciate what I have.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-31646294615423905712012-12-08T08:12:00.001-08:002012-12-08T08:12:29.622-08:00More Stories Pounding in my HeadAfter an incredibly moving and passionate visit to the ocean I have even more stories crashing like waves through my head. I hope to find the time to, at the very least, put the ideas into words and create an outline of sorts.<br />
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If you write, or wish to write, visit a place that moves you, talk to a person that you admire, or simply find a quiet place to listen to your heart, then let the words flow!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-33114702293351877112012-12-06T13:09:00.001-08:002012-12-06T13:09:15.699-08:00Back to the pen and paperLooking forward to the new year when I will hit the ground running once again, throwing my heart and soul into my latest work in progress, 'In Their Words - Vietnam' a collection of interviews with Vietnam Veterans. Their stories, their feelings, in their words.<br />
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Hopefully I will be able to share their words and their feelings with you by the Spring of 2014.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-52351911362189112202012-11-26T19:01:00.000-08:002012-11-26T19:01:01.596-08:00Your words are worthyJust a bit from my presentation as guest speaker at the Tuolumne Writer's Retreat.<br />
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Don't ever let anyone tell you that your writing has no worth because it is not producing an income. Your words, from the heart, are more valuable than gold. Don't ever stop writing. Don't ever give up.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-50637824349042222782012-11-26T18:59:00.000-08:002012-11-26T18:59:14.571-08:00Treasure or trashIt never ceases to amaze me that each time I clean my desk, thats code for coffee table, I find the dreaded black binder.<br />
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"What" you ask "could be in the binder that could cause such dread?"<br />
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Why...9 unfinished manuscripts!!<br />
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Thats right..9. Everything from romance to murder mystery and some humor thrown in for good measure.<br />
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When or if I will ever finish these stories in seemingly permanent hibernation...time will only tell. Though I did cry and laugh out loud when reading one of them. I believe I will tackle that one first. Nothing like a good emotional roller coaster ride when traveling on a literary journey:)<br />
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I will keep you posted.<br />
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As always...happy reading!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-75920705145940756532012-09-27T17:29:00.001-07:002012-09-27T17:29:23.241-07:00Interview with Author Charity Maness<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Kjqyxw4pceY?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-39563026688618314192012-09-23T11:50:00.002-07:002012-09-23T11:50:41.815-07:00Words are so much more than simply words...Writing is not simply words streamed together to create a story, they are colors and feelings painted on the awaiting canvas of the readers mind. A reader does not know what corner will be turned next, they await the surprise and expect to be moved.<br />
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I can only hope that when people read what I have written they will feel intense emotions of... passion... fear... love... desolation... hope... tragedy....laughter...sadness...<br />
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Emotions so real that for a moment my thoughts translated to words, become their thoughts translated to feelings.<br />
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Reading is a journey....<br />
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Enjoy the journey....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-10430326913760456292012-09-19T07:30:00.000-07:002012-12-08T08:05:59.867-08:00Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk-a-thon Speech 9-15-12<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I would like to thank you all for coming today to the 3<sup>rd</sup>
annual Live On Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk-a-thon! Today, you are
making a difference… for some, it is a difference between life and death. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">In 2012 Calaveras County has already exceeded the national average in
suicide deaths with a total of 15 deaths to date. This is unacceptable.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">When I was asked by Kim Molina to speak today I was honored by her
request, yet at a loss as to what I would say. Kim gently told me to speak from
the heart. That, I can do.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Many of you may know me as a mother, an author, a journalist, a veteran
activist, or simply a friend. Some of you may not know me at all, but what none
of you know is that I am survivor.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">On June 1, 2009 my best friend took her life. </span></span></span><br>
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</div><a href="http://charitymaness.blogspot.com/2012/09/suicide-prevention-and-awareness-walk.html#more">Read more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-63579029933201655072012-08-26T20:43:00.001-07:002012-08-26T20:43:28.446-07:00Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association RideOn Friday August 24, 2012 I was honored to ride with the Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association in a funeral escort for a fallen Desert Storm veteran.<br />
It was an incredibly moving experience.<br />
At the conclusion, as the veteran's ashes were lowered into the ground and Taps played, we stood in formation holding flags at attention, the last three notes floated through the air on a breeze that had each of our flags billowing out creating a straight line of American flags. Stunning.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-31807190069466154602012-08-21T06:25:00.001-07:002012-08-21T06:25:22.572-07:00New InterviewsEach day brings new adventures and new learning experiences. With that said I am currently interviewing a Special Forces Vietnam Veteran for a chapter in my new book 'In Their Words - Vietnam' and am thrilled to be writing his story.<br />
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I love my job! I can only hope, upon the books completion, the words I have written will honor each and every veteran that I interviewed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-4103707275672918002012-08-14T04:57:00.005-07:002012-08-14T04:57:50.004-07:00Tuolumne Writer's Retreat September 2012 - Charity Maness featured speaker<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Experience
the 1st Tuolumne Writers Retreat in the State Historic Park of
Columbia, California. This Gold Rush town orginally founded by miners in
1850, claims preserved brick buildings, historic artisans, period
displays, shops, restaurants, hotels, & docents to transport you to
another era. While you are embedded in your favorite writing classes,
your entire family will be entertained. Stage coach rides, gold panning,
climbing rock formations, watching the blacksmith clang his
anvil, candle & candy exhibitions, and creamy ice cream cones
await their arrival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Participate
in classes, hear featured speakers, take a lantern walk to the Cemetery
for a Ghost Poetry Open Mic, enjoy professional Literary
Performances, Miners Nuggets of Prose & Poetry Reading, Authors Row.
Special events planned for the public & your families including
Cowboy Poets & The Devil Mountain Boys Country Band. </span></div>
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For more information <a href="http://www.sonorawriters.org/Pages/TuolumneWritersRetreat.aspx">CLICK HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-55171408901123962572012-08-12T02:50:00.003-07:002012-08-12T02:50:49.171-07:00More kind words...I received a warm email this morning from a veteran who had read "It's Lonely Here in Hell" love Letters from Nam, it read in part - " I must say that the story contained within it's cover was nothing less that shocking."<br />
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That was a wonderful way to begin a day!!<br />
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It is every authors dream to touch people's hearts with the written word. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-66745673225684061592012-08-01T07:59:00.003-07:002012-08-01T07:59:48.760-07:00Travel always inspires meWhen I travel, I am always surprised and delighted with what I see, hear and feel. Every experience I have is either turned into a humor column or added to my ever growing list of unfinished manuscripts.<br />
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I find people in different areas of the country enticing and exciting. New dialects, sounds and actions...all foreign...yet all American. Amazing.<br />
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I hope to have some fun anecdotes for your perusal upon my return:)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-8536042182827000962012-07-29T06:52:00.000-07:002012-07-29T06:52:44.354-07:00Youthful writersHad a wonderful few experiences yesterday, as two seperate youth asked me advice about writing. One was interested in journalism, the other in novels.<br />
Either way I was impressed and thrilled that some of our youth are still motivated to manipulate the written word to create a moving and passionate piece of literature.<br />
For those of you wishing to write....do it!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-54230298007312781802012-07-16T00:04:00.001-07:002012-07-16T00:07:41.028-07:00Why I writePeople ask me often, why I write.<br />
It would be easy to say I write because I love the written word, but that would only be part truth.<br />
I write because I love the way words, when they meld together perfectly, become much like the colorful oils on the canvas of a brilliant painting. Each word means something to the author yet when read by another can have so many different meanings and can create different images, some powerful and moving, others gentle and soothing. Words knit together to create a story can take you on a journey you never imagined taking, can teach you things you never knew existed and can stimulate feelings you thought you didn't possess.<br />
That my friends - in a nutshell - is why I write. It is my passion.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-30441320607834168852012-06-23T10:55:00.003-07:002012-06-23T10:56:11.506-07:00Newly revised 'Welcome to the Country' to be released June 25, 2012 on Amazon.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Country is a collection of humor columns
written by humorist Charity Maness from '09 through '12. Each column pokes fun at the country life as
seen through the eyes of city girl transplant.</div>
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Welcome to the Country is a humorous look at life in the
country, from cow pie bingo to rocky mountain oysters, to the random collection
of tractors in our yards that we proudly refer to as yard art. Luckily for us,
those rusty old tractors, discarded comodes
bursting with wildflowers, and windmills squeaking in the breeze, have put us
country folk on the cutting edge of 'eco art'. Who would have guessed?</div>
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My first clue that I had moved to the country was a
pageantry of bovine beauties parading across a four lane highway halting
traffic for miles. As I stared in wonder at the 'fragrant' display before me, my eyes sadly drifted to the beautiful new Manolo
heels adorning my feet, wondering just where in the country I would ever wear
them. I soon learned they were useless for mucking stalls and tastier to a country dog than an old rawhide bone.</div>
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Many more lessons followed on the heels - no pun intended -
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Not one to turn from an adventure I learned to embrace the
country lifestyle wholeheartedly. My first
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Author Charity Maness lives in the Northern California
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Welcome to the country is available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charity-L.-Maness/e/B007HNFGL6">Amazon.com and kindle. </a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-8849140313662831882012-06-16T12:49:00.003-07:002012-06-16T12:49:50.375-07:00Such a rewarding process...What a rewarding experience, to interview a Vietnam veteran and to put their words into a story...their story.<br />
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I didn't think it could get better, but you see, I can't just write their words without a lot of research. When they tell me a location or a date I need to locate that section and research the conflicts of that time, the manpower on the ground, the artillary usage, etc. All of this research helps the reader understand what the veteran is saying...as they all tend to say, "If you weren't there, you don't know." So with research I hope to at least supply some background for a better understanding of the stories. So when I submit my final draft for approval to the veteran I have interviewed and they are not only amazed at how well I captured their words but also the detailed historical documentation that supports their stories I am, to say the least, thrilled!<br />
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One vet told me that he was just trying to live to the next day, he wasn't aware of what was going on just miles from him or what had let up to the fight he became embroiled in. Nor did he even consider where the intel he was receiving had come from...just go forth and fight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-4750055235329976782012-05-30T20:59:00.002-07:002012-05-30T20:59:35.667-07:00Just a few highlights from the Calaveras EnterpriseFebruary 21, 2012 <br />
<a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_7aaa2f44-5cb9-11e1-9fbc-0019bb2963f4.html">The Birth of VFW Post 12118 </a><br />
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November 2, 2011<br />
<a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_4b355b6e-0573-11e1-a35e-001cc4c002e0.html">Coming Together </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="blox-headline entry-title">November 1, 2011</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="blox-headline entry-title"> </span></span></h1>
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<a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/people_and_places/article_e680fbe0-040c-11e1-b43a-001cc4c03286.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="blox-headline entry-title">Coming together: Family, friends of fallen solider reunite for Copper author’s book signing</span></span></a></h1>
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July 5, 2011<br />
<a href="http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_4040cff2-162d-5aef-bbdf-ece14acf165e.html">Box of Memories - Author Pens a Book Using Vietnam Love Letters</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905285019690541047.post-74454700140188773642012-04-25T20:00:00.003-07:002012-04-25T20:00:56.052-07:00From Positive Test to Empty Nest - a humorous journey through motherhood now available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When attempting to navigate the treacherous minefields of motherhood, I
found that one must wear gloves impervious to toxic waste and clothing
that can withstand repeated bodily fluid saturation. One must also
possess the strength of an army, intelligence of a spy, and patience of a
saint to raise a child "From Positive Test to Empty Nest."<br />
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My memoir,
"From Positive Test to Empty Nest", a humorous journey through
motherhood, became a reality when my oldest son had the audacity to
actually grow up and leave the comfort of my nicely feathered nest.
Written tongue in cheek for the mom in all of us and those that are
crazy enough to want to or have already experienced motherhood.<br />
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After
years of solid research on the subject of motherhood, I have found that I
am not alone in the world of surprise positive tests, spit up, multiple
bruises, flying bunnies, speed dial 911, prepubescent hormonal
imbalances and the inevitable empty nest.<br />
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Available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Positive-Test-Empty-Nest/dp/1442156570">Amazon.com </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0