I'm posting this Blogher poll because I really want to go to Blogher next year and it would be beyond awesome if the conference was held in Portland. Not ONLY because I wouldn't have to fly anywhere, but also because it's a perfect city for the conference. We have the bestest airport in the entire US, excellent summer weather, great hospitality and low prices. I can't imagine why anyone would want it to be held anywhere else!
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- My first novel started with a mole. Yes, a MOLE - a freckle, a birthmark, whatever you want to call it.
- I was at the pool with my daughter getting ignored by our swim instructor when a lifeguard with a particularly ripped abdomen walked by. He stopped to flirt with one of the female lifeguards and my eyes flew directly to an adorable mole on the top can of his six-pack.
- "How cute!" I thought (among other things). "He looks like a character in a romance novel!"
- So I went home and started writing fiction for the first time. That was over a year ago and I still haven't been able to stop. GRAVY is the story of a suburban housewife who wants another baby, but gets a man with a mole instead.
- GRAVY is now available on Kindle and Nook!
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- I was married for 12 years. Now I'm divorced.
- Living alone took some adjustment.
- I changed my name. To my porn name.
- We have a week on/week off custody arrangement.
- I really LOVED being single while it lasted.
- Then I met a delicious bald bastard named Joel.
- We survived our first post-divorce Christmas.
- Being a mom hasn't gotten any easier for me.
- I made a New Year's Resolution to figure out spirituality.
- I wrote some naughty poetry.
- I went BLOND!
- I introduced my boyfriend to my kids.
- I woke up and quit my job.
- I fell ass-over-teakettle in LOVE.
- I wrote a book!
- I learned to embrace poverty.
- We all moved in together. Officially.
- Once upon a time, I was in an abusive marriage.
- But Joel isn't like that. He's a keeper.
- For a little while there, I was afraid for my life.
- Because I had a very, VERY scary stalker.
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- Potato Salad (for people who don't like potato salad)
- Basic Chili
- Roasted Cauliflower (Better than French Fries)
- Lemon Drop
- Hot Dogs & Eggs
- Cashew Chicken
- Mushroom orzo pasta
- Orange-Pineapple Margaritas
- Man-pleasing Breakfast Casserole
- Simple pizza crust
- Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin Chops
- Killer Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pomegranate Martini
- Tasty Roasted Cauliflower
- Magic Meatloaf
- Crab Dip & Crab-Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms
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Fingers are SO crossed for Portland. I will house as many girls as I can in my tiny condo!
Posted by: Rhi | August 06, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I've voted for Portland too. Because I love Rhi and she has promised to share her bed with me so that I can save money on hotel. I will also be in Portland visiting her this October. Will you throw me one of your awesome parties?
Posted by: Carrisa | August 06, 2008 at 02:01 PM
I'm sorry Amanda but I had to vote for Seattle, because if it was held there I and many of my cohorts here in BC would finally be able to attend. We'd be able to drive there too. Although if Seattle hadn't been on the list I would definately have voted for Portland...it's the next stop on the drive down!
Posted by: Procrastamom | August 06, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I voted for Portland! I plan on going next year and I've always wanted to visit Portland, so that would work out well for me!
Posted by: Megan | August 06, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Ooooh, Portland or Seattle would make it a REAL possibility for me to go! I voted for Portland for you even though Seattle's closer. I can make that drive!
Posted by: Rachael | August 07, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I want Seattle, because my mom is there and I would have free babysitting. Not inconsiderable. But Portland would be great too!
Posted by: Kelly from Almost Frugal | August 07, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Portland is in the top 3!!!!!
Posted by: lia | August 08, 2008 at 07:52 AM
My in-laws would shit their pants (with joy, of course) if we headed back to Portland again next summer.
I'll agree - Portland's summer weather is lovely!
Posted by: Julie | August 10, 2008 at 09:03 PM