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By day I’m chairman and CEO of the largest independent publisher left in America. By night I’m simply M.O.M. (which stands for Mean Old Mom). I’m a writer, cook, organic enthusiast, romance novel lover, and country music fan who does yoga.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Season’s Greetings and a Sad Farewell
As many of you know, my mother passed away peacefully this morning. She courageously fought a battle with cancer for more than 20 years, and while she lost the battle for her life, she won the hearts and spirits of …
Recipe: Oyster Stew in 15 minutes
I remember loving oyster stew since I was a small girl. Frankly, it’s kind of like mother’s milk from the Earth and Sea. I know that sounds weird, but that’s how I felt about it today when I ate three …
Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Gift Guide: Top 10 Online Sources
Here’s the sad truth: By the time you read this, I’m only just starting my holiday shopping. Most of it will be done online, with a few visits to my favorite local downtowns for some in-person holiday spirit. If you’re …
Magazines Won’t Die, But Here Is Why I Love the Internet
Last week I wrote about why I believe magazines won’t die. And it’s still true. But ironically, writing that made me love the Internet even more. Here’s why: Within minutes of posting, I had a nice email from the editor …
Recipe: Clean out the Refrigerator (and Pantry) Minestrone Soup
It’s amazing what a good, quick soup you can make from stuff you might otherwise throw out, as I was reminded last night. You don’t need meat. You don’t need bouillon cubes or anything fake like that. All you need …
Why Magazines Won’t Die
I spend more time than most thinking about whether or not magazines will live or die, since my family and I own a few of them. I’ve been to conferences about whether or not they will survive. I am barraged …
Why I Love a Good Snowstorm
They called for three inches, but as I write this we’re easily up to five inches and it’s still snowing. Our driveway isn’t plowed, but that’s OK because we are in for the night, and I am so thankful for …
