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Life is pretty funny. From waking up in the morning and seeing yourself naked, to slipping down the driveway waving your arms about like a chicken, it's all about the humor. Death is serious. Life is hilarious. Unless you're a SeaHawks fan. Then it's tragically funny.

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Contributed by: Jamie VanEaton on 4/10/2008

Very recently, I received an email from none other than the Amber Johnson, of "Mile High Mamas", a Denver Post -supported blogging, resource and message board for moms, dads and families in the Denver area (and beyond). (I call her "The Amber" but "the Donald" told me he is the only "the"--and he then proceeded to pay 5 billion for the antecedent, so I have to either refer to her as "an" Amber or just "Amber". Thanks, Donald. Joysucker.)

The first email I received was an invitation to join their blog roll about 6 months ago (one of my favorite people ever, Nik Britain, is also there). As a writer local to the Denver area (thank you, YourHub!)(and a mom--shocker, I know. OMG! The ditzy lady reproduced!), it was pretty sweet to be invited to join a burgeoning group of very thoughtful ladies (and gentlemen) whose goal is to help promote positive parenting in the Denver (and outlying Colorado areas) through thoughtfulness, laughter and support. Because of its unusual and clever format, Mile High Mamas has found a great amount of success in relatively little time.

Last week, I received another email from Amber.

Now, this is the part where usually something either really exciting or tremendously horrific occurs in the story. This could be the portion where someone leaves someone else hanging with an IM (internet instant message) like, "OMG! Guess what!" and then your friend walks away, or they take a painfully long time to say what they were planning to say. Or they had to go to the bathroom (if folks would just start using their stadium pals at their work stations, I keep telling you, work productivity would be increased).

I know. You're thinking, "This person never shuts her yap." You're probably thinking, "She thinks she's sooooooooo funny/important/popular/with great hair and oh look at her skin and she has a small butt like Heather Locklear's which I envy like a poodle, she just can go on and on and on. She's like the Energizer Bunny of verbal verbalness on crack." You might even be thinking, like Lori (I'm watching you), "Where is my cheesecake recipe you promised me a month ago. Shut up and go cook me some chow" (I'm still working on it--I swearrr!).

Well, here is your chance to see someone confirm I have a lot to say, albeit on the subject of parenting and being 'Horoscopically Blonde.'

I was just interviewed to be the " Mile High Mama of the Month." (woot!) The opportunity is an amazing one, and twofold: 1. I am honored that they read my blog; and 2. I'm mortified that I had to talk-- about myself (you thought I'd say I was mortified to talk, didn't you? Well, burn. Little burn. Like a small sizzle, really).

I'm also now writing for ParentsCanadamagazine. I'm so excited about this, I could schmootz. I've been keeping it quiet for some time because you won't see the first article until around August, and I didn't want to say anything until I had seen the contract and made sure it didn't say "SIKE!" at the end. I am very a-squee about this opportunity. If you've never seen a large lady do a jig when there weren't Hostess products involved, wait for the Youtube video...coming never. I did jig, though. Albeit mentally. And while wearing flattering slacks.

Oh, and ignore the bit about me writing the book. Everyone writes at least one book in their life. It used to be we all said we were going to Disney World. Now we all either have botox or write a book. Both probably have the same general effect: we look surprised most of the time.

I am so thankful to Yourhub and to Mile High Mamas for the opportunities I've been given. Thank you! And heck yes, I'm sticking around. (OMG. It's ok Kevin. Stop crying).

Random thought: As an aside, has anyone ever noticed that since I got here, the editors keep leaving?

Long story short: Yourhub. If you don't already have a blog, get one! If they let me in, they'll let anyone in.

MileHighMamas. If you don't already read/post/support that site, do it! They're obviously scraping bottom of the barrel if they've interviewed me, God Bless them.
(Remember: I'm just around to make you feel better about yourself.)

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Submitted By: Jamie VanEaton

posted on 4/26/2008 @ 9:09:17 AM

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Thank you so very much for your woohoos and your support. I've been in the throes of home schooling and getting kids through the end of a school year in general. With CSAPs, forms to fill out, IEP meetings, track meets, and--well, you guys know how Spring is busy in general-- I haven't had much time to sit and enjoy the world around me. I look forward to having a little more breathing space now that I think I have things under control. I appreciate your friendships and your kind words. You're all like locally family I've never met before but am very privileged to know. Thank you

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Submitted By: Kim Price

posted on 4/19/2008 @ 8:43:30 AM

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Congratulations!

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Submitted By: Stan Dyer

posted on 4/16/2008 @ 4:16:58 PM

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And, why not? You could make watching water boil sound interesting, and, believe me, it is not. Shine on you crazy diamond!

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Submitted By: Michael Rule

posted on 4/15/2008 @ 8:00:17 PM

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Keep rockin' on, girl!

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Submitted By: Gladys Mercier

posted on 4/14/2008 @ 6:22:37 PM

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We always knew you were great. I saw that you also won one of the prizes for the most hits to your blogs?

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Submitted By: Brigette Rodriguez

posted on 4/13/2008 @ 10:19:45 AM

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Jamie, You are hilarious and I love reading your blogs :) You also make being a mom an enjoyable experience...lol!

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Submitted By: Nikki Britain

posted on 4/13/2008 @ 8:18:08 AM

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By gum, girl, I am so proud of you I could nearly pee my pants!!! (Oh, wait, that's the prolapsed uterus..) Okay, I am so PROUD of you that I promise to name the first truck stop I own in your honor!!! As I have said before, you are one of the funniest ladies I've ever read and you have been blessed with such a unique writing voice!! GO! GO! GO! xoxoxo Nik

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Submitted By: Barbara Neff

posted on 4/12/2008 @ 2:44:29 PM

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you're tops, jamie. congratulations! i share your sentiments about yourhub and your affection. this has been an amazing place at an amazing time for writers. i am thankful.

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Submitted By: Charmaine Robledo

posted on 4/11/2008 @ 9:36:38 AM

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Very Cool, very cool.

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Submitted By: Karin Malchow

posted on 4/10/2008 @ 10:39:06 PM

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Attaway, Jamie. Your writing is always fun and creative.

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