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I almost broke out into the Hallelujah Chorus this morning. I would have, if I wasn't tone-deaf and didn't want to torture anyone who might be in hearing radius of the wailing that masquerades as my singing voice. So I had to be content with writing…

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forgetfulone commented on Michele Pfm's blog post 'Why I'll Never Be Interviewed on Oprah'

Ya, me too.

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Stephanie Seibert commented on Michele Pfm's blog post 'Why I'll Never Be Interviewed on Oprah'

You and me both!!! I love this post, you're speaking to my heart. I especially LOVE "my home fails to be both reassuringly typical or an outrageous nightmare." :D We're just everyday moms!

July 25

Jendi commented on Michele Pfm's blog post 'Why I'll Never Be Interviewed on Oprah'

I know exactly what you mean! I'm in between poor and rich with good friends and relatives. Guess we're not news. You know what? I'm okay with that.

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Michele Pfm replied to Mom Bloggers Club's discussion 'If I could start my blog all over again I would....'

I would have built my blog on Wordpress, instead of having to migrate later in the game. I had no idea there was a self-hosted Wordpress--I just thought there were two free blogging platforms from which to choose and that was it. Actually, if I kne…

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Why I'll Never Be Interviewed on Oprah

I think I live a pretty decent life. However, compared to the lives of the people on Oprah, it's pretty mundane. Which makes me think maybe I'm doing something wrong or missing out on something. Here's why I don't think Oprah would ever have me on h…

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Shay commented on Michele Pfm's blog post 'Give Me Some Respect!'

This is a wonderful post - kudos! I've always thought that as mothers/housewives we are SO much more than "just" that. And I can't recommend enough how good it is to have a central command post where you keep everything you need to keep track of eve…

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Michele Pfm replied to Dalia (Generation X Mom)'s discussion 'What do you look for in a blog?'

I don't mind a few giveaways, but when the content is primarily giveaways and reviews and advertisements I'll not follow as closely. I prefer a lot of good, genuine writing and a clean format. My primary interest in blogs is reading great essays and…

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Give Me Some Respect!

Mothers are not appreciated for being professional, intelligent, and talented women. Their economic value is dismissed; their lives are viewed as a "luxury;" their needs are considered secondary to those of their families and volunteer groups; and t…

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Rethinking Traditions to Save the Pocketbook

I'm in sticker shock...over Christmas cards. It isn't that Christmas cards in and of themselves are necessarily expensive. I was pleased to get forty of them on-sale at my local grocery store, when I found myself stuck at the auto mechanic's shop m…

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When The Economy Is Out to Get You

Hat tip to Gizmodo.com for the image. There's a great article with this, too. All of us are managing their households in very difficult financial times. As mothers, we can be very creative and resourceful when it comes to getting the things we need…

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I am a sassy, outspoken, unusual, and slightly neurotic woman, wife, and mother of three daughters. I take my work as a family manager seriously without allowing the role of wife and mother to become all-encompassing; enjoying life is not selfish, but showing myself the same respect I show my husband, children, and friends. I am a home birthing & home schooling libertarian who believes you can be both devoted to simple living while occasionally enjoying the finer things in life.

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Mothers Are Not Society's Free Source of Labor: Saying "No" to the Expected Favor

If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you. ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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At 3:19pm on August 16, 2010, Cynthia Helwig said…: Hi there from The Girlz Korner in upstate New York where you'll find light, witty and rather entertaining articles on every topic imaginable from The Little Black Dress to Making Whoopie. So if you get a chance to kick back and exhale, if only for a brief moment ... come on over and see me some time.

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At 7:45pm on July 1, 2009, Gina L. Carroll said…: Hi, Michele,
I am following your site via the Follow Me Club. Love it. Am adding your button to my site. I hope you will check out my site and return the follow. I am at http://www.proactiveblackparenting.blogspot.com. I hope you find that I have something for every family.
Thanks so much!