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Linda Sharp

Internationally recognized author, columnist, event speaker and TV/radio personality.

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Today As Always, Giving Thanks For All You Give

Up early today, looking forward to a day of family, laughter, good food, warm emotions. For we Sharps, having 4/5s of the immediate family in one place is rare indeed. This Thanksgiving will find Rudy, myself and Toby together under... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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The Worst - Revisiting Some Yes, Virginia Words From 2019 That Apply to 2023 And Beyond

A piece came up in my memories this morning and I decided to repurpose some of the words as they are applicable regardless of the year. (Those words from 2019 are italicized) And as promised, I have included, with permission... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Elfing How To's: How Those $tockings Get $tuffed

Good morning all! Woke up to a message from a DGMSer asking for tips on shopping for bargains as she is adopting three families this year. As I wrote back, first of all - THANK YOU - the impact we... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (It Came Clear Upon A Midnight)

Like so many, sleep does not come easy these days. Be it the dreaded hormone upheaval of menopause, the insomnia induced by personal worries, or the general unrest caused by the world around us, I know I am not alone... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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We See One Another With Our Hearts

As is always the case this time of year, I am so very heartened by your outpouring of love and compassion towards people you will never meet. It is the reminder I (and we all) need that the good people... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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The Horror Is The Point

I’m sitting here rocking my granddaughter. After giggles while eating her bottle because I was playing with her feet, she hit air in her sucking and yeeted it away. She then tucked herself into my elbow and is sleeping the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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We Need A Little Christmas

Yes, if that title rings a bell, it is because a little over a year ago, that is how I approached the upcoming Yes, Virginia season. Heavy in heart from a full year of too much personal loss, stress, and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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The Invisible Woman

Yes, it's me. I'm still here. To paraphrase Twain, the reports of my disappearance have been greatly exaggerated. To those who have asked in private - thank you. It's nice to realize people notice when you fall off the radar.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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The Leader Doesn't Drink The Kool-aid

He is facing 91 felony charges in five indictments. He is surrendering himself in Georgia tomorrow - arrest, mug shot, bond. He continues to spew on Truth Social, essentially telegraphing his every intent, ALL CAPS rants directed at those who... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Dear MAGAts, You Support A Conman, And You Are His Easy Marks

There is much somber talk among the TV pundits about how this is a sad day for our country. It's not. This is what justice looks like, what accountability looks like. The only thing sad about it is that a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Being A Transparent Trans Parent

In the just over seven years since my family stepped into the light and publicly came out with our transgender son, Toby, I have received countless messages, emails, and comments. The support has been as positive as it has been overwhelming - friends standing by our side, relatives diving in... Continue reading

Posted Jul 14, 2023 at Transparent Trans Parent

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Waking Up In 1940

I preface everything I am about to write with this: None of it is surprising. Heartbreaking, disappointing, infuriating, unforgiveable? Absolutely. But in no way surprising. We are currently helmed by a Supreme Court that is corrupt, slanted, bought out, political,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Implosion of Our Humanity

Like so many around the world, I have kept a virtual vigil the past five days since news was announced of the Titan submersible having lost contact with the surface. Like so many tragedies that befall we frail mortals, this... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Dear MAGAts, Maybe Just Maybe...

Dearest MAGAts, In light of the latest developments against your chosen cheddar deity, it's time again to have a talk. I know, I know, these conversations make your heads hurt. There is a name for that, when factual information rubs... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Bear Witness, I Beg You

I just watched the video of Tyre Nichols being brutally murdered by five Memphis police officers. When the alert crossed my phone about 30 minutes ago I went to my computer, took a deep breath, and pressed play. My God.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2023 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Yes, Virginia Sleigh Final Push

Greetings, all, from your head Elf. Just wanted to touch base again and update you all on our 2023 efforts. I am still elfing in earnest, and cannot thank you all enough for your contributions. More gift cards for food/necessities,... Continue reading

Posted Dec 15, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Tethered By The Sleigh

I have often written how Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. My best childhood memories are attached to the holiday. Family all together. My parents' endless open house parties where my siblings and I hung on... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Life Is About Other People

UPDATE: Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have been able to get the rent payment to her. It is amazing what hearts are able to accomplish when they see themselves in others' hardships. There are so few degrees of separation... Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Mother to Mother - From My Heart To Yours

Culley - I just started driving away and timed this to post in my new absence. There is so much I want to say, but every time I have tried in the past three weeks, the lump that hits my... Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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No Crib For A Bed

It's Cyber Monday and elfing is going strong. Analysts were quick to point out that actual Black Friday brick and mortar sales were down, but the reasons are simple - online shopping has made it possible to stay warm, safe... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

Elfing is a magical endeavor. I find it hard to describe it any other way. People find their way to my inbox. They share their worst moments, always hesitant to believe that anything will actually come of it. And I... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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Joy To My World, Marlowe Has Come

Joy. As defined by Webster's: delight; gaiety, a state of happiness or felicity; BLISS. I admit to feeling very little of that the past 18 months. This new piece of parenting I have been on - that of taking care... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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To Virginia or Not Virginia, That Is The Question

Christmas is next month. It is amazing to be able to say that. Time, like a 757, flies. My life, like yours, is filled on the daily with demands meaning sometimes it feels as if the days blend, becoming one... Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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We Need A Little Christmas

Greetings, everyone. I know, I know - WHAT?!?! She's actually still alive? Yes, gentle readers, reports, or thoughts, of my demise / disappearance, have been greatly exaggerated, as the saying goes. While life has continued to be a lot, I... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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You Are Going To Hell

You, hey, yes you, the one with words like "Jesus" "Christian" "Love" and "Godfearing" in your online profiles. You're going to hell. Wait, what, me?!?!? you respond. Yes, you. You and your brethren are going to hell. But I go... Continue reading

Posted Aug 25, 2022 at Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp

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