by lameredith | | Classic Posts, My Writing
Have you ever plunked down a bunch of money on something, and immediately felt buyer’s remorse afterwards? Such was the case when I completed my three easy payments for the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat, which happened last weekend. In hindsight, it...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Domestic Violence
I hope you’ve had a great week. With any luck, I’ve pre-set my computer to post while I’m away at the Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat. Here are some of my favorite headlines from around the world this past month. Domestic Violence This week, Salma Hayek...
by lameredith | | Child Abduction, Classic Posts
This week, I’m prepping to attend the Wild Mountains Memoir Writer’s Conference in Washington state, where Cheryl Strayed and other amazing staff members will (hopefully) help me improve my craft. Given that, I was sure I might skip posting something for...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Family & Celebrations
Do you ever look at old pictures of yourself and feel compassion for the younger you? I’d been thinking of my youth this week even before my sister posted this picture on her Facebook account from 25 years ago. Me with first daughter, 1987. March is always a...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Relationships & Dating
Have you known anyone who has dated online? You do now. I cannot tell a lie: in the 23 years I’ve been a single mom, I’ve given online dating a whirl once or twice. Maybe more than that. I tried Match.com and Eharmony. The results have run the gamut, and...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Relationships & Dating
It’s Valentine’s Day this week; time to celebrate love and romance. What do I know about love and romance? As a single mother of 23 years and a blogger on domestic violence and kidnapping, this is not my area of expertise. I can talk endlessly about warning signs of...
