We learned that while one baby continues to develop normally, the other one has been diagnosed with alobar holoprosencephaly. This is what ultimately led to the demise of the first triplet. We just learned that it will most certainly lead to the demise of the second. My sweet girl (they’re all girls! Yay!) has severe [...]
Archive for February, 2011
Today’s Theme Song!
Posted in Writing, tagged Mercedes M. Yardley, Oasis, Roll With It, roll with the punches, shut up and dance on February 25, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Today I heard the phrase “Roll With It” at least three times. And even from my horoscope, nonetheless. It’s great advice, always.
Robert Duperre Explains Himself
Posted in Writing, tagged challenges, maniacal laughter, Mercedes M. Yardley, Robert J Duperre, winning a contest, write-off on February 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
And why he’s so crazy. And then we have a maniacal laugh-off. I’m gonna win that one, too. You can read his take on the contest here. Has this already kicked me into high gear? Oh yes, and I’m excited. I’ll tell you one thing: never bet against me. Thanks for the challenge, Robby D! [...]
The Gauntlet, My Dears, Was Thrown. (Wild Laughter)
Posted in Writing, tagged Britney Spears, challenge, Mercedes M. Yardley, Robby Duperre, the gauntlet is thrown, Womanizer, worst song ever, writing contest on February 18, 2011 | 12 Comments »
I received the best phone call yesterday from my friend Robert Duperre. Robby D. started the phone call with wild laughter and the words, “I challenge you!” This, naturally, caught my attention. Robby D. proposes this: we’ll both finish our novels by April 1st. He has 75,000 words to rewrite and about 25,000 new words [...]
Bust It Out
Posted in Writing, tagged bust it out, I can do hard things, Mercedes M. Yardley, missing a deadline, writers group on February 16, 2011 | 11 Comments »
I had a deadline yesterday. An important one. But life has thrown me a few curve balls lately, and I haven’t been writing as I would like to. I was THISCLOSE to emailing the editor and saying, “I’m sorry, but I simply can’t make this deadline. My story isn’t finished.” I’ve never done that before. [...]
A Valentine’s Day Story About Broken Hearts
Posted in Writing, tagged broken hearts, Flowers, love, Mercedes M. Yardley, Valentine's Day on February 14, 2011 | 8 Comments »
This is one of my favorite stories of all time. I refer you to “Flowers”, published by a gorgeous magazine called Blueprint Review. Please read and enjoy. May life mend your broken heart.
Cute, Or Stalky? You Decide!
Posted in Writing, tagged flowers are pretty, hello I love you, random acts of kindness, stalker song, too much of a good thing, WHERE DO YOU LIVE?! on February 11, 2011 | 16 Comments »
Random acts of kindness are some of the coolest things on earth. I so dig, believe me. But while I was looking through some ideas online, I came across one that made me double-take. It suggested that you pick up some inexpensive vases and flowers, pick a few names at random in the phonebook, and [...]
The Shark Of My Dreams
Posted in Writing, tagged hammerhead shark, jealousy, Mercedes M. Yardley writes faeries, pixies, Reflection's Edge on February 9, 2011 | 7 Comments »
I am in love. His name is Dirk. My husband used to kick him off of the bed every night, but now he wearily accepted that this act is futile. Dirk is with us to stay. I even wrote a story about him, and it was one of the first ones that I published. If [...]
Tales From A Slush Bunny: Slushing With Children
Posted in Writing, tagged bunny ears, Donnie Darko, hey I'm working here!, Mercedes M. Yardley, playboy bunnies, reading slush, Shock Totem Magazine, the slush pile, writing with kids on February 7, 2011 | 15 Comments »
It’s happened more times than I can count. The doorbell rings, I open the door, and somebody stands there with their mouth open, their gaze hovering somewhere half a foot above my head. “I’m wearing my bunny ears, aren’t I?” I ask. They nod. I shake my head, sign for the package or whatever, and [...]
How Deep It Goes
Posted in Writing, tagged favorite songs, Heart, How Deep It Goes, welcome to my childhood on February 4, 2011 | 5 Comments »
There was a point in college where I was working five jobs in order to hold everything together. One of them was cleaning the buildings at night. I remember being the only person in one of the buildings, sweeping up and singing this song at the top of my lungs. Welcome to my childhood, everybody.
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