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Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me, I Think I'll Eat Worms

Purely for the sake of argument, let us just say that I have a difficult child. One that unwittingly, yet ever-so-skillfully, drives me to the brink of lunacy as a matter of course—or to the recesses of a closet, where the din cannot follow and some semblance of my sanity can be reclaimed.Granted, I love this child—and for the past nine years I’ve appreciated her uniqueness, her special gifts and her uncanny ability to make my heart smile even on the darkest of days. Oddly enough, though, she…See More

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Planet Mom aka Melinda Wentzel replied to the discussion 'What Is the Grossest Word You Know?'

"Too funny. Now I do, too! ;-)"

Nov 12, 2010

Planet Mom aka Melinda Wentzel replied to the discussion 'What Is the Grossest Word You Know?'

"Toe jam. Just TYPING the stupid word makes me want to hurl. Gag me! www.melindawentzel.com www.notesfromplanetmom.com P.S. The Dick Cheney blurb absolutely made my day. ;-)"

Nov 12, 2010

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I want to encourage women to submit to humor venues. I urge you; I implore you. Let’s start a revolution and change the world’s mind about who’s funny. Your heart will swell with accomplishment and your breasts will become larger. This I promise.

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Planet Mom aka Melinda Wentzel left a comment for E Victoria Flynn

"Hi Victoria: Thanks again for the warm welcome! Please stop in if you feel so inclined (although I'll warn you, Cheerios may or may not be lurking beneath the sofa cushions): www.melindawentzel.com"

Apr 5, 2010

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"Hi Cara! Thanx for the add! :-)"

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Planet Mom aka Melinda Wentzel left a comment for E Victoria Flynn

"Thanx for the warm welcome--and for the suggestion to check out the Name Your Blog discussion. Looks like a nice bunch of bloggers."

Sep 21, 2009

E Victoria Flynn left a comment for Planet Mom aka Melinda Wentzel

"Hi Melinda, Welcome to Mother Writer! And thanks for the friend add. Stop in and introduce yourself. Also, you might want to add your blog to the discussion Name Your Mama Blog Here. Looking forward to hearing from you. --Victoria"

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Who I am:: Planet Mom Website: http://www.melindawentzel.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PlanetMom

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers II, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery, Bylines Writers Desk Calendar (2008 and 2009)

Media outlets that I currently write for:: newspapers, magazines, on-line publications, anthologies, newsletters

My writing is:: Nonfiction

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: Occasionally I write book reviews and post them on my site

Services I offer to other writers:: Camaraderie...and the secret recipe for the most delectable chocolate cake on the planet if you grovel (or perhaps land me an agent)

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: Pennwriters (www.pennwriters.com) and a local writer's guild

My professional associations:: Not yet...but I have authored a slice of life newspaper column since 2003

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Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me, I Think I'll Eat Worms

Posted on November 15, 2010 at 10:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Purely for the sake of argument, let us just say that I have a difficult child. One that unwittingly, yet ever-so-skillfully, drives me to the brink of lunacy as a matter of course—or to the recesses of a closet, where the din cannot follow and some semblance of my sanity can be reclaimed.

Granted, I love this child—and for the past nine years I’ve appreciated her uniqueness, her special gifts and her uncanny ability to make my heart smile even on the darkest of days. Oddly… Continue

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At 12:15pm on April 6, 2010, E Victoria Flynn said…: Melinda,

Your blog is excellent! I especially appreciate the golden-y yellow cup--we have constant battles over the color of the cup, tray, bowl, plate--I'd hoped it would dissipate after toddler hood, but you've proven it's bound to be a life long battle. Que sera.

--V

At 5:29pm on September 20, 2009, E Victoria Flynn said…: Hi Melinda,

Welcome to Mother Writer! And thanks for the friend add. Stop in and introduce yourself. Also, you might want to add your blog to the discussion Name Your Mama Blog Here. Looking forward to hearing from you.

--Victoria