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Thank You, Abe
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November 26, 2014 by Melanie L.

I can’t think of a better time to reflect on my immigrant great-grandparents, the sacrifices they made, and the resulting …
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Category: Non-Fiction | Tags: challenge grid, family, immigration, micro non-fiction, parenting, Thanksgiving, Weekly writing challenge, yeah write
Hallowing Shabbat
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October 31, 2014 by Melanie L.

Earlier this year, Purim and St. Patrick’s Day followed in close succession creating a festive celebratory weekend for all. Though …
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Category: Non-Fiction, Parenting Anecdotes | Tags: halloween, holiday, Judaism, nonfiction, parenting, shabbat
Formula for Failure
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October 15, 2014 by Melanie L.

The scale dipped when I courted my fear of judgment. Charmed, I silenced instinct and succumbed. Pallor claimed his cheeks. Definition …
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Category: Fiction, Micro Stories, Weekly Challenge Entries | Tags: breastfeed, formula, gargleblaster, micro-story, motherhood, parenting, yeah write
My Night With a Muppet and Other Mishegas
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September 24, 2014 by Melanie L.

When I was a young child, somewhere near the age of six, I scared the crap out of my mom. …
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Category: Non-Fiction, Parenting Anecdotes, Weekly Challenge Entries | Tags: absurd, anecdote, DPchallenge, drugs, febrile delirium, fever, hallucination, illness, non-fiction, parenting, surrealism, Weekly writing challenge
Labor Day Reflections on the Toughest Job
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September 3, 2014 by Melanie L.

Twenty-one years ago, my boss, the assistant manager at CVS/Pharmacy store #813, expected me to come to work everyday with a …
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Category: Non-Fiction, Parenting Anecdotes, Weekly Challenge Entries | Tags: challenge grid, DPchallenge, job, jobs, labor day, motherhood, parenting, postaday, single mom, Weekly writing challenge, work, yeah write
Big Summer Blowout
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August 28, 2014 by Melanie L.

Trigger warning: explicit sh!t. Even in ideal circumstances dating is awkward. Dating experts advise daters to, “Just be yourself.” That’s …
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Category: Parenting Anecdotes, Weekly Challenge Entries | Tags: anecdote, bathroom, challenge grid, child, dating, motherhood, parenting, poop, relationships, shit, single parent, yeah write
The Accidental Naturalist (Edited)
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August 12, 2014 by Melanie L.

I was scared sh!tless. I was scared because the labor of my second pregnancy was nothing like my first. …
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Category: Parenting Anecdotes, Weekly Challenge Entries | Tags: challenge grid, Daily Prompt, delivery, DPchallenge, epidural, motherhood, natural birth, parenting, postaday, pregnancy, yeah write
Event Horizon
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May 13, 2014 by Melanie L.

Weekly Photo Challenge – On the Move When I think of people on the move, I could imagine the commuting …
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Category: Parenting Anecdotes, Weekly Challenge Entries | Tags: child, parenting, Weekly Photo Challenge
The Accidental Naturalist
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May 8, 2014 by Melanie L.

“Give me an epidural. . . NOW! I want a f*@king epidural!” I screamed desperately from the ambulance gurney. …
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Category: Parenting Anecdotes | Tags: delivery, epidural, motherhood, natural birth, parenting, pregnancy
6 Common Mistakes New Moms Should Avoid
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April 22, 2014 by Melanie L.

Practice makes perfect. That’s a given. Since, I have been “practicing” motherhood for just about five years, I now boast …
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Category: Parenting Anecdotes, Snarky Lists of Six | Tags: advice, humor, list, mistakes, motherhood, parenting

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