January 27, 2010 12:37 AM
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Periodically I do a little update for readers new to this site - and since I have visitors dropping in for one particular post, I'm thinking now might be a good time to do one.
MommyLife began on January 15, 2005. Since then, I have written 6085 entries and some of the smartest moms in the world have made 22,732 comments.
Before I blogged, I was a professional writer. I started blogging because I wanted a more immediate way to connect with readers. I have definitely found it: MommyLife is averaging nearly 7000 visits/day!
Thank you very much for visiting here.
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Love your blog Barbara, came across this trailer and wanted to send it along just in case you missed it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B14tlmbE4TE
Posted by: Kathy | April 1, 2010 10:43 PM
Hi Barbara,
I'm a faithful reader of your blog and this is my first time contacting you. I have a link to an article written in the Chicago Tribune that is TOO GOOD not to send your way. Hope you enjoy...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-0418-20100418,0,6708735.column
Posted by: jill | April 19, 2010 8:50 AM
I am the mother of four adult daughters Two are my biological daughters. Two are my husband's daughters that I have raised as my own since they were 6 and 9. My husband and I have been married for 30 years. One of my biological daughters is "special needs". She has a muscle disorder which I have written an article about that I would like to post. At this time, I was called to your article about an angry adult daughter. My husband and I thought that we achieved our goal of forming a strong, christian family until one year ago, his daughter freaked out at us and her sister sided with her. Just like your article, we have done everything. I may write an article on this subject, also.
Posted by: Donna Katzmar | August 11, 2010 6:32 PM
I just found this website and I have a strong need to compliment, praise, and admire Barbara. I am a mom to one adult son, a children's author and also have spent nearly two decades working at a Montessori Preschool. I will definitely suggest and encourage my family and friends to vist Mommy Life. Barbara needs to be universal.
Susan Wigden www.swigden.com
Posted by: Susan | October 17, 2010 12:51 PM
I don't know where I heard about your website but I'm glad I found it. I discovered several things we have in common.
I wrote in the 1980s under the pen name Helen P. Rogers (explained why on the website)was drafted to run against Barbara Boxer in 1991--dropped out and then turned to the younger generation thinking they would be more open-minded and concentrated on the Harry Singer Foundation which I had started in 1987. www.singerfoundation.org
We invite all home schoolers to download our materials (the government workbook has been used for high school students for years) and am open to running contests as you and your followers might suggest offering incentives on our website. See the Another Way project. I am now 73 and working on a five book project to put that proposed program into action via fiction.
I look forward to reading your posts as I can.
Posted by: Margaret | November 2, 2010 6:13 PM
I came across your site while researching inclusion for a school project. im not a mom or a teacher yet. im a student from virginia attending school in Florida and am very excited that the Lord led me to your site. I say this because this semester has been rather straining on me. I know the Lord has called me to attend the school i attend and pursue a degree in Elementary Education, but it has been difficult, for many reasons, to remain encouraged in this pursuit. Reading your blog and your bio, i am excited to glean from your wisdom and have already found encouragement in the little i have been able to read. if it isnt too much trouble, i have some questions for you, the email address above is one i check quite often. I look forward to this potential opportunity, though i do understand you are busy and may not have time to do so. either way, i shall keep reading your articles, thanks!
Posted by: Becky | November 7, 2010 12:30 AM
Dear Barbara,
I stop by to tell you how much I enjoyed meeting you today and listening to your story (Peabody MA)!!I am so thankful and Blessed that our paths crossed.The beauty of just one soul always leaves me in awe of our God and His goodness. Pax Christi Dawn
Posted by: DHunt | November 13, 2010 3:29 PM
