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July 01, 2010 • in Random Thoughts

A Visit to My Kitchen: Maya Rodale

I have a very special guest in my kitchen today—my daughter Maya! Well, she’s usually in my kitchen quite a lot; she’s got the inside scoop on the truth of what really goes on in the real Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen. Fortunately, she doesn’t divulge too many secrets about me. I am so proud of her because not only has she just published her third romance novel, A Groom of One’s Own; finished her master’s degree in h…

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November 06, 2009 • in Family

How to Get Your Kids to Read

It occurs to me that I might have found the secret formula for getting kids to read. While the media and teachers complain that kids don’t read anymore, I can’t get my kids to stop. Even Lucia, who is too young to read, is a voracious reader. I jokingly yell at Eve (age 12), “How many times do I have to tell you to STOP reading!” She would read while walking and eating if we would let her. And not only is Maya (age 27) a published ro…

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October 05, 2012 • in Maria Recommends

5 Things My Dog Made
Me Learn the Hard Way

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure When I was 21 years old, I made a list of reasons why I can and should have a dog of my own. After reading it to my mother, she sighed and said, “Maya, you’re a legal adult and live on your own. If you want a dog, get a damn dog!” A few months later, Penelope arrived. A few days after that, I called my mother crying. Penelope was adorable, but …

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March 01, 2013 • in Maria Recommends

The Girl Crush

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels March is Women’s History Month, but I say we celebrate the history that is happening right now (otherwise known as the present) by highlighting some of the outstanding women upon whom I have girl crushes. The Urban Dictionary provides a few definitions of The Girl Crush: An overwhelming sense of awe felt by a girl for another girl elicited by varying causes ranging from…

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January 27, 2012 • in Random Thoughts

Observing Weekends

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure. My name is Maya, and I am a workaholic. I love working so much that I even kept two jobs in two states simultaneously. These days, I work from home as a writer, but that doesn’t mean I ever really stop or relax. After all…there’s always something to do, and my desk is right there in the living room. Thus, my New Year’s resolution is to observe …

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November 17, 2011 • in Health

My Adventures In Mushroom Poisoning!

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure. I was poisoned. I don’t think I was deliberately poisoned. The mushroom guy at the farmers’ market and I merely failed to communicate…about his poisonous produce. So, perhaps it is more accurate to say that I suffered terribly after consuming a poisonous mushroom. Here’s how it went down… There is a vendor at my local farmers’ market—who shall …

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July 20, 2012 • in Music

Never Miss the Opening Act—
Plus 3 Great New Bands!

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, writer of historical tales of true love and adventure After recently attending a bunch of concerts, I have discovered the following secret in life: Never miss the opening act.  For one thing, it’s a great way to discover awesome new bands that have the stamp of approval from bands you already love. Plus, it’s one of those times when the audience really matters, and it just feels good to support people li…

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