Author Archives: elizabeth

Because apparently I can’t be on a podcast without saying orgasm 6x

Posted on April 29, 2013 by elizabeth

Jason Boyett invited me to join his 9 Thumbs podcast and…well, yeah. I talk a lot. I talk fast. I talk loudly. And I may or may not be addicted to the word “orgasm.” But this was such a fun … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the wEEk

Posted on April 28, 2013 by elizabeth

Dress by Stop Staring! and shoes from White House/Black Market. This is my all-time favorite dress. I wore it on Saturday night to “The Parisian Woman”–a wise-cracking, coy, political drama at South Coast Repertory. And no, that is NOT a … Continue reading →

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Encourage one another {YOUR wonderful emails and stories}

Posted on April 24, 2013 by elizabeth

A few weeks ago, I was feeling discouraged. I take a lot of risks writing so vulnerably online and it seemed like I was getting a near constant barrage of criticism. I knew that I got positive feedback, especially in … Continue reading →

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Books I’ve Recently Read/Enjoyed

Posted on April 23, 2013 by elizabeth

The Fault in Our Stars is about teens with cancer who fall in love with each other. And then everyone dies. Oops, spoiler. Younger readers will probably enjoy this book more than I did (parental note: story contains teen sex). To … Continue reading →

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Divorce after twins

Posted on April 22, 2013 by elizabeth

There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning. –Thornton Wilder  Looking back, I can see how blindly optimistic I was–as if willpower alone could … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Theatre, Childbearing, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Marriage, Twins!! | 32 Comments

Favorite outfit of the wEEk

Posted on April 21, 2013 by elizabeth

Since getting fit in the last year (I went from running a 12 minute mile to a 7:56), I actually LIKE clothes again! And dressing up is way more fun these days. I’ve been exercising 5x/week and eating right for … Continue reading →

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A former religious extremist explains how radicalization happens {plus, a theory of how suspected Boston Marathon bombers were radicalized}

Posted on April 20, 2013 by elizabeth

How do two sons of a political asylum refugee grow up to be terrorists? Their father loved America. Their uncle and aunt and everyone that knew them–including their neighbors and school mates–were shocked to hear these young men were suspected … Continue reading →

Posted in Cults, Current Affairs, Religion | 11 Comments

Winners of “Bread & Wine” giveaway!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by elizabeth

The winners of Shauna Niequist’s new book “Bread & Wine” are: Rachel F., Cindy K. and Elizabeth G. I have emailed the winners with details. Thanks everyone!

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Bread & Wine {guest post by Shauna Niequist + book giveaway!}

Posted on April 18, 2013 by elizabeth

I read Shauna Niequist’s new book in the bathtub. Usually after a long day of writing and tending kids, doing carpool and helping with homework. Shauna’s book, Bread & Wine: a love letter to life around the table soothed me. … Continue reading →

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Making sense of senselessness

Posted on April 17, 2013 by elizabeth

Senseless violence is everywhere. Or so it seems. I’ve stopped trying to figure it out. And may I admit something? I’ve also stopped trying to keep up. Thomas Merton once wrote that he didn’t read “the news” because he refused … Continue reading →

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