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Have We Traded Empathy for Efficiency?

October 28, 2015 By Vicky 18 Comments

Have We Traded Empathy for Efficiency?

Standing in the doorway to my garage on Christmas Eve was like staring into the aisles of Toys R Us. To a casual observer, we were an episode of ‘Hoarders’ waiting to happen. 10 minutes later I sat crossed-legged on the family room floor, covered in layers of wrapping paper and bits of ribbon, staring […]

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Did you ever think we’d get here, Mom?

August 16, 2015 By Vicky 4 Comments

Did you ever think we’d get here, Mom?

Most of us don’t want to admit that our mothers were right.  In fact, there are some who would do anything to avoid admitting it. I’m not one of those people. My mom was right in so many ways. Today  on The Mid I’m talking about the complicated and beautiful relationship I had with my […]

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That one time I stood on a stage in front of people…

July 15, 2015 By Vicky 8 Comments

That one time I stood on a stage in front of people…

  As a “writer” I find myself answering the same 3 questions. 1. Where do you get your ideas? 2. What’s your writing process? 3. What are you goals?   ~The first question is an easy one to answer: Have you met my kids or my dog? These posts just write themselves! The truth is, […]

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9 Things I Wish The Internet Would Stop Telling Me To Do

June 4, 2015 By Vicky 15 Comments

9 Things I Wish The Internet Would Stop Telling Me To Do

Public Service Announcement: If you find yourself in the middle of a psychology experiment during which a “teacher” instructs me to shock you with increasing voltage every time you answer a question incorrectly, hold on tight ’cause chances are it’s about to get hot in here. To date, I have the utmost respect for anyone […]

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6 Mom-isms Every Mother Should Use, Courtesy of My Mother

March 3, 2015 By Vicky 20 Comments

6 Mom-isms Every Mother Should Use, Courtesy of My Mother

“I will never be like her when I grow up.” Yes, I know. Most adolescent girls have said those words. However, I truly meant them. My mother and I disagreed about everything from  friends & clothes to extracurricular activities, grades, and boys. You name it and we did not see to eye to eye about […]

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Part 2: Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me

February 12, 2015 By Vicky 9 Comments

Part 2: Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me

I’ll save the long-winded introduction. (Yes, I’m aware I am in serious need of a course in editing.) So I’m going with facts. 1. I’m not the only who was under the impression that “vanilla” was simply an ice cream flavor or candle scent. 2. I am willing to bet good money there will be […]

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Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me (Part 1)

February 10, 2015 By Vicky 19 Comments

Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me (Part 1)

Unless you have been living the life of a recluse, you are aware that “Fifty Shades of Grey” is set to release in movie theaters around the globe in less than 72 hours. Better get your tickets quick. Many theaters have already sold out! (I heard that from a friend, not when I went to buy my own tickets […]

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A Letter to Myself on the Eve of My Wedding

January 21, 2015 By Vicky 16 Comments

In a few hours the months of planning will come to fruition. You’ll be married. But    this is only the beginning, beloved.  Yes, yes. I’m aware that you realize this and you   “know” what you’re getting into.  On some level, you’re correct- everyone who has    been in any sort of relationship knows how […]

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Name 3 reasons your bed might squeak… besides sex

January 14, 2015 By Vicky 10 Comments

Name 3 reasons your bed might squeak… besides sex

  There is no shortage of cringe-worthy moments in my life. There was the time I was at a park with my parents and I turned to lovingly wrap my arms around my father with my tiny 3 foot body, only to look up and find the man on whose legs I was nuzzling with […]

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I’m movin’ on up!

January 7, 2015 By Vicky 22 Comments

I’m movin’ on up!

  Welcome to the new and improved The Pursuit of Normal! See that GIANT yellow box in the right-hand margin, the one that says SUBSCRIBE —— > You need to go do that. Subscribe. Right Now.  Enter your email address so you won’t ever miss one of my posts. I promise no junk mail.  Only […]

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