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Red Circle Days

By Stephanie Jankowski 22 Comments

It has been months. Maybe even a year. But I'll never forget being moved to tears over a blog post, and leaving a comment begging the author to write a book because her words were so beautiful, so poignant. I wanted more. Is it any surprise that the author bought a sponsor ad here on ... » Learn More about Red Circle Days

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Oversharing: Put Your Knees Back By Your Ears

By Stephanie Jankowski 15 Comments

Today's Oversharing is from Pursuit of Normal's Vicky. She's waxing (tee hee) philosophical on a topic Kim discussed earlier this month; these crazy ladies are willing to put their hoohas on the line, er, table for the sake of swimsuit season and blog fodder, and for that, I commend ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Put Your Knees Back By Your Ears

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What I Learned at Bloggy Bootcamp

By Stephanie Jankowski 43 Comments

I like rearranging and reorganizing rooms and even drawers in my home. I'll try different hair colors at each appointment with my stylist (I should be bald by 50), and my face is always in a book (or Google) trying to learn something new. If I had the chance to pick up and move tomorrow, I probably ... » Learn More about What I Learned at Bloggy Bootcamp

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Terrorized by Neon

By Stephanie Jankowski 19 Comments

Happy Friday, pals! I'm out of the office today, so one of my favorite bloggers (and people) offered to cover for me. She's here all weekend answering phones and making you laugh; it's the lovely Meredith from The Mom of the Year! She's also in the hilarstical (new word, Merriam-Webster?) momthology ... » Learn More about Terrorized by Neon

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Because Grace.

By Stephanie Jankowski 44 Comments

Being tied down and sawed in half like a magician's assistant made holding my newborn impossible. The nurse hoisted him up to my face and our noses touched ever so slightly. Our first kiss, an Eskimo kiss. Weeks, months went by and I never thought about that "kiss," never replicated it. One ... » Learn More about Because Grace.

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