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Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

A sweet post on giving myself permission to talk about how #2 came into the world too. Being a tireless adoptive mama muse, I forget that this one has a remarkable birth story too. He turns 4 this week and his donor is here to celebrate him…

Oct 3, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

Susan, Great to see you keeping BBW ALIVE in the priority department, and I love your first line about librarians as the hero! Our school librarian is REMARKABLE in this and every area. So I'll make sure to remind her of that this week. Maybe…

Sep 26, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

I am interviewed at Psychology Today talking about transracial adoption, parenting, blogging.. you know all the Mother Writer faves! http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/201107/when-is-love-not-enough?page=2

Jul 23, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

I'm BEGGING for a few Mamas to help me and many other worthy Mamas make the cut at Circle of Moms: Best Adoption Bloggers: http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/adoption?trk=t25_adoption if you have ten seconds. Amazing resource in the making too.…

Jun 3, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

Thanks for the warm welcome back! Here is the link to the promised post--celebrating mamas, first (birth mothers) single mamas, adoptive mamas and the entire Herculean lot of us: http://mamacandtheboys.com/2011/05/08/celebrating-mothers-plural-day/…

May 9, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

I have deemed it Mothers May! The entire month is about creating ease, and saying NO unless the request (from the outside world) is about adding something of meaning and fun to our lives (two boys and me) or is an invitation to play or relax. More…

May 7, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the blog post 'CALL FOR ESSAYS: Breadwinning Broads: stories from women who bring home most (or even all) of the bacon'

Can single mama--sole bread winners be included here?

Apr 11, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

Does the bread winning broad call for essays include the single mamas out there? Curiously absent from the call to--or am I just missing something (other than a non bread winning partner)? Read some amazing essays and the like tonight. What a rich…

Apr 11, 2011

Catherine Anderson commented on the blog post 'Mother Writer! Celebrates She Writes Big She-Bang'

Gorgeous pic! I too wear my bag with such pride!

Jun 6, 2010

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

Nicelle, Thank you for that feedback! If you have any interest or desire to leave a comment on the site--as it may be my hopeful publisher one day :) I would greatly appreciate it! (comment box is on the top--hard to find--you click on the word…

May 12, 2010

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

I have a gripping little piece on meeting my son's birth mother in the hospital the day after she gave birth to him (Taking Care of the Sad Part) that is up at The Fertile Source this week. It is a great site, that I am sure other Mother…

May 12, 2010

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

Anjali, And thanks for coming over to MamaCandtheBoys and leaving your encouraging, and warm feedback. Since reading your post I have been having some big ideas about big changes. Really happy to connect with you.

Apr 20, 2010

Catherine Anderson commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'

Anjali, I just read your post, and feel very inspired by your decision, and your success. Thank you for all that you are doing. What is the anthology about? What is the next one about?

Apr 20, 2010

Catherine Anderson replied to the discussion 'Supporting Writers & Bloggers' in the group Mother Writer!

And as someone who has benefited from one your one liners recently I can say that it means a ton!

Mar 21, 2010

Catherine Anderson left a comment for Deborah Siegel

Happy I inspired you! It was easier on them then me! They are 5 and 2. It was the two year old I LONGED to squeeze on at 3:00 am! It is a great goal to keep in mind! WIth my 5 year old it was easier because he had many overnights prior. I think it…

Mar 18, 2010

Deborah Siegel left a comment for Catherine Anderson

Your recent writing retreat (which you wrote about at Mother Writer) inspires me Catherine! One day.. How old is your babe? My twins are almost 5 mo old and I'm wondering when I can do an overnighter away from them. I don't quite feel…

Mar 17, 2010

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Who I am:: http://mamacandtheboys.com

Media outlets that I currently write for:: I have been published in several audience specific magazines like Adoptive Families Magazine, Hip Mama Magazine, and Plum Magazine (online).

My writing is:: Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts, Lit Crit

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: I have recetnly been asked to review several books. (on blog)

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: I am a Salon hostess--and have been for ten years.

Catherine Anderson's Blog

Line by Line Lessons of 2009

Posted on December 30, 2009 at 8:32pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

I've come to rely on the role my blog plays in my life--blog as co-conspirator, accomplice, and witness.

I've learned that that is one of ways my blog's voice has become so clear in it's intent, and mission to reflect on this chaotic choice life I'm running behind half the time.

Biggest ah-ha's this year:

1. the more I write, the more I write.

2. shorter posts illicit more responses.

3. my free verse style is fresh for people, and it is OK to mix… Continue

A Mother of Another Color

Posted on December 9, 2009 at 6:35am 0 Comments 0 Likes

If I am not a Black Mother

and I am not a mother to white children

does that make me grey?

Or would a Grey Mommy

connote a mother of a certain age range

that I may be approaching

in strands, but am not there yet.

A Mocha Mommy is a support group

for stay at home mothers of color

so that does not describe me either,

though it certainly describes an aspiration

to be… Continue

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At 12:07pm on March 17, 2010, Deborah Siegel said…: Your recent writing retreat (which you wrote about at Mother Writer) inspires me Catherine! One day.. How old is your babe? My twins are almost 5 mo old and I'm wondering when I can do an overnighter away from them. I don't quite feel ready yet...but one day?! Love the image of you and your Mother Writer tote!

At 11:38pm on January 26, 2010, Sarah Fain said…: Nice to meet you-- and thanks for introducing me to your blog, too! I'll be reading-- Best, Sarah

At 2:04pm on January 4, 2010, Andrea King Collier said…: Yes, Catherine, Andrea-no ass in chair for me today, but tonight.

Happy New Year!!

At 11:45am on December 19, 2009, Susan Bearman said…: Hi, Catherine. Thanks for stopping by Two Kinds of People. I'm glad to link up with you here on She Writes.

Susan

At 10:10am on December 16, 2009, E Victoria Flynn said…: Oh my, I just realized I made a huge mistake on posting that piece about Nora! It wasn't written by me, but my friend Tiffany. I forgot her byline! Thank you for brinfing that to my attention and I will pass along the comments. And I thought I was saving time by doing it the night before.

Thank you for your comments! I enjoy the poem you have above. You make some very valid points in striking ways. I've read articles in Brain, Child that addressed similar thoughts.

At 11:26am on December 14, 2009, E Victoria Flynn said…: Hello Catherine,

Welcome to Mother Writer! So glad to see your finding your way around. You may also want to add your blog to the discussion "Name your mama blog here" if you haven't already. If you need anything just drop me a line. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

--Victoria

At 7:49am on December 9, 2009, Julie Jeffs said…: Hi Catherine,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
http://juliejeffs.blogspot.com

At 10:55am on December 1, 2009, Gala Delmont Benatar said…: Greetings Catherine,

Welcome to She Writes!

I think you'll find a great community of passionate, inspiring women writers.
Please feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions about making the most of your time on the site.

Saludos!

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