"Thanks, LuAnn. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I love that banjo music; it really reflects the feeling of my story."
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"Start an online petition with the recipient being Letterman's producer? Direct emails with a link to the list?
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LuAnn Braley commented on the blog post '10 Reasons Not to Discuss Child Sexual Abuse in 2012'
"Excellent information, Jill. I did have to double-take on the title, like Sandra. But what a great way to draw readers' interest to this vital advice!"
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Being The Crazy Country Cousin at the Family Christmas
I hope my Christian friends have had a Merry Christmas, my Jewish friends are having a wonderful Hannukah, my African-American friends are having a good Kwanzaa...and, lest I forget, Happy Boxing Day!My family (husband, 2 sons, daughter, dog) and I travelled from Kentucky to Texas to be with his Mother and her husband for the holidays. I needed to rest up a couple of days after our journey because I had to drive the entire 900-odd miles of the trip. Once Friday hit, preparations began in the…See More
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Being The Crazy Country Cousin at the Family Christmas
I hope my Christian friends have had a Merry Christmas, my Jewish friends are having a wonderful Hannukah, my African-American friends are having a good Kwanzaa...and, lest I forget, Happy Boxing Day!My family (husband, 2 sons, daughter, dog) and I travelled from Kentucky to Texas to be with his Mother and her husband for the holidays. I needed to rest up a couple of days after our journey because I had to drive the entire 900-odd miles of the trip. Once Friday hit, preparations began in the…See More
LuAnn Braley commented on the blog post 'The Daily Mentor - Rebecca Brown'
"I read about the video of Park Young Sook's work, suddenly my mother's voice entered my head..she would have been horrified at the destruction of the pots. But then, to be great, we have to give up being good. Thank you for…"
LuAnn Braley commented on the blog post 'Scheherazade's Choice'
"I agree with everything...except the tattoo issue. I've got two now, and they really are not that bad. The hardest part is not scratching until the thing sets."
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"Is there a remedial class in heartwork? I seem to be rather accomplished in putting obstacles in my way."
LuAnn Braley commented on the blog post '"What Do You Want For Christmas?"'
"...by which you mean, "No wonder people spike their eggnog!" Great enlightening and entertaining post!"
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- Who I am:
- Invisible Woman, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 3, Erstwhile Caretaker for Adults with MR/DD
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- Back Porchervations
@Kentuckyal
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Memoir, Plays, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Back Porchervations Blog
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Candy Flyte
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Being The Crazy Country Cousin at the Family Christmas
Posted on December 26, 2011 at 12:44pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I hope my Christian friends have had a Merry Christmas, my Jewish friends are having a wonderful Hannukah, my African-American friends are having a good Kwanzaa...and, lest I forget, Happy Boxing Day!
My family (husband, 2 sons, daughter, dog) and I travelled from Kentucky to Texas to be with his Mother and her husband for the holidays. I needed to rest up a couple of days after our journey because I had to drive the entire 900-odd miles of the trip.
Once…
Continue Web Absence
Posted on October 9, 2011 at 8:13pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
After signing up at "The Mom Pledge" and "She Writes" several weeks ago, I began to write (in volume and quality) as I have not in ... well, years. Shortly thereafter, I learned that a resident with whom I had worked at a residential/teaching facility for adults with MR/DD had been murdered in a group home. That kind of threw me for a loop. I had no love lost for this man by any means. During the 6 months I was working in his home, he was the cause of 5 trips to the doctor for me due to his… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 11:08am on April 24, 2012,
Ramey Channell said…
Thanks, LuAnn. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I love that banjo music; it really reflects the feeling of my story.
- At 5:55am on October 5, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
LuAnn,
Thanks so much for your support. I hope it continues to be a tool to help children and prevent abuse.
jill
- At 4:51pm on October 3, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - LuAnn, Welcome to She Writes. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group and/or in Novelists – Struggling or Not. You can find all the groups through the Community button at the top of your page. Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 6:37pm on October 1, 2011,
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
- At 7:27am on October 1, 2011,
Monica Medina said… Welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. A great way to get involved is with our Groups. Also, you can follow @shewritesdotcom and me, @monicastangled, on Twitter.
Please let me know if you have any questions!Best,
Monica Medina
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