Today I am excited. I just want to share with someone. Anyone. But, maybe not. Listen . . .
ME: Guess what? I’m in a Huff . . .
MY MOTHER: Well dear, why should today be any different? You’re always in a foul mood about something. Go do some Yoga.
ME: Hi Honey. Wanna hear my story about Huff. . . ?
SON: No, Mommy. I’m sick of the 3 Little Pigs and the big bad wolf who Huffed & Puffed and blew the house down. I wanna hear Peter Pan.
ME: Hi Grandma, I have something to announce – – today I’m in the Huff. . .
GRANDMOTHER: Tsk, you young people today. And your silly Nudist fads. Well, have fun.
ME: What??? No, Grandma, I didn’t say “I’m in the Buff.” Gram? Grammy? Hello?
ME: Hey, I wrote a humor post and you’ll never believe it, but Huff. . .
WRITER FRIEND: No kidding! We’re on the same page. My poem today is about the same subject. Listen.
Things are rough
Money ain’t enough,
Living off the cuff,
Much easier to bluff,
Or be a cream puff.
Until you send your stuff,
And get published on the HUFF…
ME: Stop. Get Out! YOU got on the Huffington Post with THAT kind of writing?
WRITER FRIEND: (snort) Yep, sure did. Now let’s hear your news. . . Little Miss Menopause.
ME: Never mind.
(Pssssst. I think it’s safe to tell you. I AM A FEATURED BLOGGER ON HUFFINGTON POST TODAY. I would be ever so honored if you’d take a minute to visit that link and leave me a comment at the bottom of my post over there. Feeling extra generous? Sharing the post with one of their Share buttons would make my day! UPDATE: Not sure how this happened but I was just notified that a SECOND POST OF MINE IS NOW BEING FEATURED ON HUFFINGTON POST COMEDY. If you can find an extra moment to visit that one here, I would be thrilled.
I did what I could to get numbers over at HuffPo for you immediately. Now I want to get over there and leave a comment, but I have to catch up with you here first. I’m really glad to see you rolling along 🙂
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You are such a wonderful person. I have missed you greatly. Been down and out but the writing keeps my spirits afloat.
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Congratulations – it was only a matter of time before you’re discovered…. 🙂
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This is the kind of stuff that make up my morning…oops! it’s 11 already.
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Congratulations, Stephanie! Not surprised at all. And two articles at that! Good for you xo
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Thanks Diahann! But you coulda knocked me over with a feather when I found out.
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Congratulations to you. Funny as usual.
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Aw, thanks so much. I got kinda crazy and need to make my way to your blog!
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Wow!! Congratulations that’s awesome!! It’s well deserved I must say! ❤
Michelle
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Way to go Stephanie! No, I will not ‘toy’ with an older woman (or man)! 🙂
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Well now! Just awesome that Huff Post recognizes your talent and how much you make all of us smile! I’d read the first one, but the Godd Post is great, too!
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Congrats and welcome to the Huff Po family!
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Wow! I am so completely honored you dropped in. I’ve been reading you since long before I began my blog and SUCH a fan! Thank you.
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FANtastic! Congratulations…I’m heading over there now……..
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Come bunk with me over there! Thanks for the sweet message on Huff! xo
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YAY! *excited fists*
Seriously … this is a big deal!! Congratulations just doesn’t seem to cover it 🙂
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thank you very much but it’s kinda one of those things that was built up in my head and the reality is that HuffPost is a HUGE venue and I feel rather lost over there. Somehow, not as homey as WordPress.
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Congrats ! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Amazing! Congratulations!
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aww, the best part is seeing you here! Thank you!
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You flatterer, you!
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Whoop whoop! So many layers of well done! 😀
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Thanks Ms. GSM! You’re the best
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Reblogged this on DrShapero's Blog and commented:
Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place. ~Mark Twain
Give yourself some levity and enjoy this marvelous work of humor.
In Health, Dr. Shapero
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Really? Thank you for doing this!
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Ha! Don’t be so gruff about the poem. Very funny article. I am so very happy for you. I know it was persistence and follow through with lots of talent that has finally paid off. Simply tremendous. You certainly deserve it.
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Thank you for always being so incredibly supportive for me!
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You had me scared there for a bit. I thought you were going to say, “I will huff and puff and blow your house down.” I was shaking in my booties. Then I got to the end and you could have heard my sigh of relieve all the way to Miami.
Congratulations. It’s well deserved. You know you are the second blogger I follow that has been published in a national venue. The other one is Aussa Lorens and she was recently in Cosmopolitan. http://aussalorens.com/2014/09/02/aussa-lorens-cosmopolitan/
One final question: You’re not going to date a guy who goes from Almighty to Alrighty, are you? You can do better than that. I hear Lucifer been looking for a new girl friend. He wants someone who is up for a hot time in the old town tonight.
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Thank you and I’m an Aussa follower too. She rocks. And you’re so funny – – I got burned by Lucifer before but I’ll always carry a torch for him, my old flame. Sir Internet seems rather intriguing. 😉
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Wonderful and well-deserved! Excited for you! Congrats!
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Thank you so much!! How’s your move been? I might be going thru it next!
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Oh! Excitement or a worry over there concerning your move?
I am happy to report that we are finally coming out the other side of this phase of the move (of course, there will be one more move into a real home next but for now anyway, we are almost settled).
What’s up in your world? What’s happening that you might have to move? How far? Do you have any idea where yet?
Sorry it took me so long to reply, I’m so chuffed to get this personal tidbit from you but we were getting through our last visit home yesterday and I was too tired when I got back to even check on here!
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Reblogged this on Brainfluff.
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How kind of you. Thank you!!
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I shared away. time to celebrate
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Means so much, thanks Kimberly! Miss seeing your gorgeous gravatar!
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You are so welcome! I am truly happy for you 😉
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congratulations LMM. Full steam ahead…you’re going great…
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You are such a steady force – – Thank you! Visit Miss Morningstar’s blog everyone – – she’s got it going on!
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Awesome! Running over to take a look!
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How’s the book coming?? Thank you so much for support! Much gratitude.
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It’s moving along. Got a great guy working through the submission, editing process and a general production manager who is looking out for me. Will go to design (covers and interior formats) next. I’ll keep you posted as it bears completion. Supporting you is my pleasure, you deserve it.
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So proud of you! I shared it on Facebook! Congrats!
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Thank you, really appreciate everything you do!!
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Congratulations! You deserve it! 🙂
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Thank you, Tom. I’ve been trying for a long while.
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Congratulations. I did enjoy that games post. 🙂
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Aw, thanks so much. It was fun and easy to write. It’s ironic that the writing you put more time/energy into (and care more about) never seems to see the light of day.
take care,
Stephanie
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Congrats! Consider it Liked and Tweeted! So excited for you!
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Thank you, Nan. It was definitely a bucket list for me and now my kids demand we go somewhere good for dinner to celebrate. Food, it’s always about the food. 😉
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Can’t wait to hear how you celebrated. Surely there will be a blog idea from that!
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Yaay! Off to read 🙂
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Thank you! Still loving that smile!
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And again, my congratulations Stephanie!
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Sweet, you didn’t have to say it twice. “Stop, please, no more…” (said in the tone of Willy Wonka when Augustus is getting too close to the chocolate river!)
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Never too much of a good thing, right?
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Oh, okay…
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Awesome news, congratulations! So, missy, what is your next goal post??
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“Goal post?” Maggie, that’s sounding awful lot like sports to me, now. I suppose then, I’ll have to write about football.
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As long as it’s writing, you’ll make it shine!
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