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Oh, Sports Illustrated

I can give you the unique perspective on the SI Swimsuit photo shoot that you have never had before, the one your readers would never think of ... the MOM perspective. I am the penultimate CMT (chubby mom type:) level headed, understanding, compassionate, all with a great sense of humor.

I am good in front of the camera, a perfect counterpoint to dewy youth, while inspiring confidence and projecting down home warmth. Behind the camera, I am a hard worker, diligent, reliable, organized and dedicated. Having raised five healthy, well adjusted children, I am equipped to stand in as confidante and trusted adviser to young people on the shoot, who might benefit from the wisdom of the ages.

Check out my blog and Facebook page, better yet, give me a call. How can you refuse the mother?

Road Warrior

For three years before I retired, I commuted weekly 150 miles to work. That's when I truly became a road warrior. On free ways driving 5 mph below the speed limit, I found the time was the same with better gas mileage, plus less stress. My favorite driving was on two lane roads - beautiful from the Ohio River to the Allegheny Mountains.

In 2009, I retired to be home for my youngest daughter's last year of high school. To help with senior expenses, I took a part-time job at the local ski resort. Part-time turned into daily during the snowiest winter in years - 250 inches. I didn't miss a day of work. What helped me was safe driving and a dependable car. When the snow got too high for my front wheel drive car, I commandeered my husband's 4-wheel drive truck. I am a road warrior.