About Marcy
I'm tackling a series of challenges, and I'm becoming less timid and squeamish in the process. I'm also writing my memoirs, one scene at a time. Come along for the ride. Read more.
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- { The picture at the end gave me goose bumps. So lovely. } – May 18, 7:41 PM
- { Awesome post, awesome kids, awesome breakfast! Trifecta of awesomeness. } – May 18, 2:16 PM
- { What a beautiful family! I loved this post! AMerican fried rice....ick. } – May 18, 2:05 PM
- { How beautiful, and how true.
And I laughed at the "American Fried Rice." } – May 18, 1:23 PM - { You had me at American Fried Rice and the picture, food glorious food...the rest was just an excellent bonus. } – May 18, 12:44 PM
- { What a great analogy for motherhood! I was heavy in the Bitter Greens and Sweets this mother's day as well. Beautiful family! } – May 18, 11:59 AM
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Author Archives: Marcy
American Fried Rice and Mother’s Day Brunch
After wisely bypassing the menu item called “American Fried Rice” at our Bangkok hotel several times, my husband finally gave in to curiosity and ordered it, and we got a glimpse into the secret world of how Thais imagine Americans: … Continue reading
Penelope, Persephone, and Imperfection
With the Internet down on a Saturday morning and the rest of the house asleep, I poured myself a cup of coffee and flipped through the pages of my newly published ebook. I had just gotten a message of praise … Continue reading
A bucket of golf balls
I hit a bucket of golf balls on a beautiful spring afternoon, and at least a few of them went far, straight, and true. I looked up in time to see them arcing gracefully against the blue sky and puffy … Continue reading
Posted in 101 Things
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Timid No More eBook Trailer
Timid No More eBook Trailer: Timid No More: How I Broke Out of My Comfort Zone by Doing 101 Things and How You Can Break Out of Yours In the ebook Timid No More, I share my favorite adventures from … Continue reading
Posted in 101 Things, Video
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Simplicity
#dpssimplicity If you’re ever looking to lighten the mood in a room full of seventh-graders, all you have to do is tell them where you’re going on vacation this summer. It’s guaranteed to produce an explosion of excited laughter. As … Continue reading
Posted in Photography Challenge
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Sneak Peak: Timid No More, an eBook
Update: I have published Timid No More | Check out the book trailer Here is a sneak peak at a project I am working on. (Drum roll please.) Timid No More: How I Broke Out of My Comfort Zone by … Continue reading
Draw My Life, Please
I’m jumping in on the Draw My Life meme in response to Mama Kat’s vlogging prompt. (video link) My other vlogs: A Christmas Quest: Solve the Riddles to Find Your Present Living with the Millennial Generation Means Not Laughing at … Continue reading
10 Chapters in a Book About Me
The Monday Listicles prompt gave me a chance to organize a book about my life. (Well, it’s the chapter titles for the book about my life at least. I gotta start somewhere.) From Dorky to Not Too Timid Chapter 1: … Continue reading
Posted in Et Cetera
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First World Problems
My son is tiptoeing around me, asking questions about my blog and my race, trying to break the ice. He knows I am still angry with him. I agree to bring him to his Saturday practice, alone, another touchy subject … Continue reading
Bad News Shop: Bases Loaded, Bottom of the Ninth
Bases loaded, bottom of the ninth. If she can just hold off this batter, she’ll get her first win. The 7th-grade wood shop teacher made it clear that girls shouldn’t be in shop. The alternative, home economics, had a final … Continue reading
