Monthly Archives: April 2011

>Summertime Cowgirl

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When I hear someone’s story that communicates what I haven’t been able to, I feel less alone.  And I feel empowered because my silence is shattered by their courage to speak.  That is why I share my stories.  To offer understanding and strength and to put an end to the stifling clutches of fear.  That is my prayer.
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In the summer growing up, my sister and I would live with our daddy on his dairy farm in North Dakota.  I [...]

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>Apron Give Away Winners!

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>I am excited to announce the winners of the Wild Child Mama Apron give away are Galit Breen and Patty Cabler! 
I don’t believe in coincidence and know that when my son drew Galit’s name from the coffee can it was meant to be.  She is the reason I started blogging in the first place.  When she discovered that I was writing a memoir she gently but firmly pushed me into the world wide web spotlight.  She is an amazing, clever and inspiring writer [...]

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>The badass and the woman have found their playground

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When I was a kid, I was tougher and smarter than most girls.  I could pass the sissy test, steal candy cigarettes from the corner drug store, and stare you down like Dirty Harry ‘till you ran home hiding behind your mama’s sneakers.   
As I got older, I changed.  Picking scabs wasn’t so sexy.   Dainty was sexy.  A strong “inner” voice was sexy.  Belching in someone’s face?  Not so sexy.
But I miss that badass little punk.  She wasn’t afraid to [...]

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>Awesome Apron Give-Away! I’m giving away 2, yes TWO of my wild, handmade aprons!

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I’ve gone off the deep end.  Crazy.  Bonkers.  I don’t know if it’s age or being a stay-at-home-mom or just this insanely delicious, gluten-free snack I won from One Part Honey, Two Parts Mama, and a Whole Lotta Love that I’ve been munching on (so damn good!).  But I am boldly walking that fine line between normal and WILD once again in my life. 
Let me explain:
I started this blog!  I’m sharing stories about shimmying my yummies, shedding fears, and shirts that are inside out.   [...]

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