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Odd Mom Out
wife, mom, 3 dogs, 1 cat, and a crazy life story
Interests: travel, spinning, running, design, whitewater rafting, photography, scrapbooking, volunteering
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Why do we give so much credence to a being that does not exist? You know her…she tells you that you are not good enough, talented enough, smart enough. The one who whispers ‘you don’t look good in that swimsuit’,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2011 at odd mom out
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opening myself to the present moment. opening myself to possibility. opening myself to creativity. opening myself to kindred souls. opening myself to joy. I had an absolutely amazing journey last week on the Oregon coast. It opened me and filled... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2011 at odd mom out
Wow. I lost my sweet girl dog last week, and just picked up her ashes this morning. I agree, I just want her back. You can read about my sweetheart here, if you wish. http://www.oddmomout.com/2011/05/goodbye-good-friend.html
Toggle Commented May 16, 2011 on ...a bittersweet day at lunch break
Thank you so much Grace. I look forward to getting that hug! Sarah
Toggle Commented May 11, 2011 on Goodbye, good friend at odd mom out
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I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who gave me words of support after my last post. As you can imagine, that post was hard to write, but just what my grieving soul needed. Now, to the wordless... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2011 at odd mom out
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My dear, sweet Frankie Last week was one of the toughest I have had in a while. There were several events that made the week hard to handle, but the worst was the decision to not let my sweet girl... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2011 at odd mom out
I found this video very moving. Enjoy, and Happy Mother's Day. We asked moms if they could go back to before their first baby, what would they tell themselves. These are their answers. Everyone in the video is a mom... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2011 at odd mom out
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OK, so I am a little late to post the winners of the giveaway, but since only two people commented with a word, I am going to give them both necklaces! Yeah! So Giselle and CeCe both get necklaces...WooHoo! Love... Continue reading
Posted Feb 21, 2011 at odd mom out
My dear friend CeCe texted this to me late one night.... Bloom. My word is "bloom". My word came to me in meditation tonight. Lots of details why but here's a brief: happening, NOW (great word, but taken) impermanence, process, contains "om" (which means God). Love you, must sleep now.
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Feb 16, 2011
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I don't make New Year's resolutions. They are dissapointing and deflating when you can't follow through after a month a week or two. Instead I choose a word that embodies what I want to focus on for the year. Two... Continue reading
Posted Feb 16, 2011 at odd mom out
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Yesterday marked the first day of an online class I am taking called "You Are Your Own Muse" (Love the title). It is an online photography class taught by the talented Vivienne McMaster that explores self-portraits. In the past, I... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2011 at odd mom out
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I have been thinking a lot about gratitude lately. Studies have shown (don't ask me for citations, I have ADD, I just know I have read about it in several locations) that people who take the time each day to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at odd mom out
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I must admit, I have been a little lax about taking pictures lately. However, the holidays are coming and I am vowing to change my ways. I thought a little camera inspiration would go a long way towards helping me... Continue reading
Posted Nov 8, 2010 at odd mom out
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Someone needs a haircut. Someone else needs a walk. Hope you have a great day with your someone. Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2010 at odd mom out
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Wow! I almost forgot to post my Monday five...I have been busy wasting time researching decor ideas for my living room on the internet, so I thought I would share some of my latest obsessions: 1. So, after looking at... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2010 at odd mom out
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So, earlier this week I promised pictures of my Halloween decor. Well, since today is Halloween and tomorrow the pictures will just look silly, here they are. This is the console in my entryway, or as some more formal than... Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2010 at odd mom out
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So, it's been forever since I posted a Monday 5, and for the return, I thought that I would give you a glimpse of all things spooky...and cute for the holiday. 1. Cute astronaut costume from Pottery Barn Kids. When... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2010 at odd mom out
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So, I have been thinking a lot lately about personal development. Maybe it's my most recent foray into old age birthday, or the fact that the kiddos are off to school during the day and for the first time in... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2010 at odd mom out
I stopped blogging, did you notice? Not that I ran out of things to say, but just didn't want to say them. I wanted privacy, a break. I wondered if what I was saying mattered anyway. Turns out it does.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 22, 2010 at odd mom out
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This man meant more to me than he knew. This man lived his life to the fullest. This man always had a smile on his face. This man treated me like family from the moment I met him. This man... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2010 at odd mom out
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The hubs and I are off tomorrow on a trip (just the two of us) for 9 days. I can't remember the last time we got away together and it wasn't a business trip. I will miss the kids so... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2010 at odd mom out