Fan Letters?

Hey, I could use a pick-me-up; I’ll open some fan mail... And, I quickly discover that I’m second fiddle, FAR BEHIND “Mr. John Rocco.” (Hey, John, I have a stack that doesn’t even mention me; I’ll deliver ‘em to you, and you can buy me a very expensive ego-soothing dinner. 🙄)

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Stormy Teenagers!

Imagine that most horrible thunderstorm ever: black skies, torrential rain, deafening thunder, howling winds...And then, INSTANTLY: Quiet. Clear skies. Sunshine. Chirping robins.

THAT is what it's like when two teenagers FINALLY get out the door in the morning.

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Can You Get Yourself to a Slice of Pie?

A few days ago, my son and I made a chocolate-peanut-butter pie. Little did we know, it would come to life. It taunts us, day and night, “I’m in the fridge. Just take one bite; I won’t hurt you. Just grab a fork and steal a bite, no one will know. I know you’re trying to resist me, but I’m soooo delicious, come on — just take a bite, one little bite...” 👹 DAMN YOU TO HELL, EVIL TALKING PIE!!!

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And then there's BUB!

New, from my friend Beth (Elizabeth Rose) Stanton ❤️ I love the pairing of Beth’s soft, sweet style with a monster book! ❤️ For Bub, it’s not easy being the middle child in his little monster family—especially such a noisy and busy one: Maw and Paw can be very loud, his big sister Bernice is good at everything, and everyone has to pay attention to The Baby. No one has time for Bub. But the day comes when Bub decides to take charge, and suddenly things change in a very magical little monster way! What happens next keeps his family guessing, until Bub sees that it might not be so bad being in the middle, after all.

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Bunny Staycation!

From my fantabulous friend, Lori Richmond! 🐰 Mama's suitcase is packed for an important business trip. But it's Mama's turn to read bedtime stories! Bunny does not like Mama leaving one bit. If he can just figure out how to keep her home... or maybe he can go with her! But Papa and Bunny have a better idea. They set off on a grand adventure... in the living room. And kitchen. And bathtub. Bunny's Staycation is the perfect book for every family with travel-for-work Mamas or Papas. Kids and parents will laugh, cheer, and celebrate the wonders -- and happy challenges -- faced by families who are juggling the joys of stay-at-home fun and business trips.

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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf!

I made this bacon-wrapped meatloaf last night, and it was a big hit in the house. — I’m not a huge meatloaf fan, but it’s meatloaf, WRAPPED IN BACON - see? 😉❤️ Easy recipe from Genius Kitchen website. (Note: I had to make 2, bc my bacon was center-cut - i.e. too short to cover the whole recipe.)

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