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    Theresa Lode or, simply “T”, had her world turned upside down and inside out when her son was diagnosed with ADHD and a few other goodies. Her choice- follow the doctor's orders....or trust her heart and delve into the world of Free Range Education. She chose the latter...

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Men in spandex

Posted on January 26, 2010 by therealmotherlode

“I was just standing there when this man turned around with this..this… thing right there.”  Reported by a friend, who will remain nameless, recalling her moment of horror when a spandex-clad man turned to greet her in the weight room of the local YMCA.

What was most disturbing about this encounter, she said, was the fact that in church he seemed like such a nice normal man. “You had no idea what was underneath that blue leisure suit,” she added with a shudder.

And then this….from my Facebook friend, Skip.  Brace yourself….this ain’t pretty:

Thanks but no thanks, Spidey....I'd rather take my chances with the Green Goblin.

Lord, have mercy.

What are they thinking?

Interesting factoid:  The word spandex is an anagram of the word “expands.”

Like you needed me to tell you that.

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Oh, to be like Erma

Posted on January 7, 2010 by therealmotherlode

I think the transformation is coming along nicely….what do you think?  Maybe I should change my name to Theresa BomLode.

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Aliens will eat the fatties first!

Posted on January 6, 2010 by therealmotherlode

I set my doughnut down while I read this one.  (It was a very small doughnut, OKAY?!)  A new ad campaign in Great Britain has alienated those they meant to inspire.  Actually,  it “sparked outrage” the article said.

So perhaps this ad campaign wasn’t in the best taste.  (Har!)   I still found it amusing though.

But still….I find it sad that it’s acceptable to poke fun at overweight people.  (And don’t get me started about the availability of all the cheap food crap that fuels the obesity epidemic.)

What about an ad campaign that would say, “When the aliens come, they will eat the GOSSIPS…or the GREEDY…or the ???”  (Certainly, politicians would be the appetizer.)

Nah.  Don’t think that would really work either because it’s all shame based.  But the marketing world is full of this sort of exploitation.

But still.  This ad made me laugh.  Now back to that doughnut….

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An Eggo update

Posted on November 24, 2009 by therealmotherlode

Fear not my friends.  Guess what I found!

The bidding will start at $49.95

But now (shudder) I hear there’s a pumpkin shortage!  Too bad someone didn’t tell the local fruit market—he seems to have plenty.

And finally, before I bid you adieu and quit procrastinating on another project,  check out this article.  I’m sure it will tug on your heartstrings.  Won’t you please help?

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The Mother Lode to appear in Success Magazine!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by therealmotherlode
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This man, yes, THIS man was emailing ME!

Imagine my shock when I saw an email from Darren Hardy, editor of Success Magazine in my inbox.  This can only be good news. Success Magazine is one of my favorite reads; it’s bursting with encouragement and helpful teachings from some of the leading Zig Ziglar’s of the world.

But back to the email.  I’ve once again started trolling around  for paying magazine gigs.  And since the editorial calendar is usually several months ahead of time, one loses track of what’s submitted when it comes to articles…or simple article proposals.

So in a nano-second this is what runs through my head:

OMG.  SUCCESS MAGAZINE.  DARREN HARDY.  I wonder if I should get a new headshot?  Press release kit?  How many magazines should I ask for.  Oh!  The years of writing!  I’ve struck gold!  Woooo-hooooooo!  Or perhaps he discovered my witty repartee on Facebook and wanted to offer me a column.  Perhaps…..

Then the next nano second came.  And the party ended.  Marcella, my bad, annoying angel spoke up:

Uh.  You knuckle head.  You didn’t submit squat to Success Magazine.  Back off on the coffee woman.

Whoa Betsy!  I pushed back my coffee cup.  It does make me a little excitable.

It occurred to me then that perhaps I should OPEN the email.  Yes!  Open it. And I did.

Ahem.  Well, it’s not quite a column offer.  But he DID like a comment I left on Facebook regarding a darn-good piece on Edison.

This justified a miniature snoopy dance, I thought.  Not the whole enchilada…maybe just a little foot shuffle.

So now ladies and gentlemen, in January’s issue of Success, Yours Truly will be on the Letter’s to the Editor page with this brilliant comment:

“I loved this article about Thomas Edison! It encourages me as I raise my 15-year-old Edison. I often wonder what HIS mom went through.”
—Theresa Lode

Takes your breath away doesn’t it? Not quite enough for a publishing credit but hey, despise not small beginnings, eh?

And Mr. Hardy, if you’re reading this,  I’m ready any time you are for that column.

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Just sharing the love

Posted on August 28, 2009 by therealmotherlode

So, I put this ad on craigslist under “housing wanted” and tell about what a nice family we are….excellent credit, solid employment history…blah, blah,blah.

The fun thing about craigslist is one never knows what kind of nut cases one is going to attract.  Of course, there are the usual responses from real estate vermin agents.

But before I tell you…first, a helpful hint.  If you use craigslist at all, be SURE and use an anonymous email because there really are some scary people out there.

Okay.  Back to the responses I received.

One was from a sweet girl named “Rachal” who helpfully offered, in broken English,  a website that looks suspiciously like…well, you know….

The next one was from “Love.”  She and her young, energetic husband have a house that is big, clean and perfect for FUN !!!

There’s a sparkling pool and grill to sizzle your steaks.    “You’ll love living with us!!” she said.

Uh-huh.  Or as they say in da UP…you betcha, hey!

Thanks,  Love.  I think we’ll keep our steak sizzling to ourselves and continue looking for other opportunities.

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Quack!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by therealmotherlode

Here’s a little design Molly’s made.  We’re going to turn it and a few other fun ones into tee shirts.  Doesn’t this make you feel happy looking at it?

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