My Word of the Year!

So, it is the final week of 2016. Where did the year go?! It feels like yesterday that I was scrambling to decide on a good word for the new year. And, well, friends, nothing has changed in that department and I only just chose […]

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Join Me at The IFWTWA Conference in Coronado!

  Being a blogger, you can get a lot of emails from networks vying for you to join them as they are surely THE place to be if you want to be successful. While several of these organizations and groups are worth your time, it […]

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Heading to BlogHer this week? Join my Linky Party! #BlogHer16

I will always recall my very first event for bloggers. Jamie (Minnesota Girl in the World) had just helped Erin (Horsing Around in LA) and myself start our little blogs April, 2012, and  invited us to join her in Burbank for a dinner with The SoCal […]

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Lunch at Vintage Enoteca with the Cast of Don’t Think Twice!

After seeing Don’t Think Twice, I had the pleasure to head  out to Vintage Enoteca on Sunset Boulevard to meet Mike Birbiglia (who not only write and directed, but, also stars in the film as Miles), Keegan-Michael Key and Kate Micucci and get their insights on […]

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Jessica Lynn Johnson’s Creating a One Person Show Workshop

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to produce your very own one person show? Whether you’re a seasoned actor, writer or have zero experience in creating a live production, everyone has the creativity, stories and tools within them to make something magical. […]

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5 Reasons why Lena Dunham is Brilliant.

While my belief is that kick ass women should be celebrated on a daily basis, let me go ahead and say it: Happy International Womens Day.  I have been thinking a lot about all the women that I love, cherish and admire. While there are those personally […]

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Along Comes Mary Turns 3!

Today marks an important milestone for me: I  have been blogging on Along Comes Mary for 3 years now! Little did I think back when my wonderful & supportive friend, Jamie, from Minnesota Girl in the World, did a mini crash course with me & Erin, now […]

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Answer Me This: Weekly Linkup.

Happy Saturday Night! Its very unusual for me to post on the weekends, especially in the evening, but when I came across Kendra’s blog, Catholic All Year & her weekly Sunday linkup, Answer Me This, I knew I had to join in. Each week, Kendra selects […]

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Its Time to PARTY Again at The Ultimate Blog Party! #UBP14

  So many wonderful milestones in both my life & Along Comes Mary’s have occurred since a year ago when I participated for the first time in the popular yearly Ultimate Blog Party, which is the brainchild of bloggers & twin sisters, Janice & Susan. […]

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And Poetry Monday Month Goes On….

Thank you to those who took the time to comment on my piece last week, Loose Thread! This week, I do the safe route (LOL) & share with you another favorite poem of mine: A Ritual to Read to One Another, by William Stafford. I […]

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My 1st Birthday!

Well, not exactly! 😉 But it’s hard to believe that Along Comes Mary turns ONE today!!! Does anyone remember my first post? I was so proud that I had strangers liking it & emailing me. Since I don’t feel like getting all gushy with a […]

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Let’s Get This Party Started! #UBP13

I was intrigued when I saw some of The SoCal Lady Bloggers attending this Ultimate Blogging Party, which is an annual event/linky week held by identical twin bloggers (& Moms!), Janice & Susan. Their blog is adorable & too cute that they’re neighbors, check them […]

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