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May 14, 2008 Announcements 
1. This is something I've been meaning to do for a while: a couple of you asked for my facebook profile since I mentioned that's a good way to see pictures of the WBKE, BN (which won't ever be posted here), and then I didn't respond. And seeing as there are about five bazillion Andrea McDowells in the world, you were not able to track me down properly. Here it is: This is me, even featuring some of Frances's lovely artworks. I also wanted to say (and have been meaning to say for a while) that I'm sorry I couldn't respond to more requests to follow me to the 'other' blog than I did. I wish I could have said yes to everyone, but then that would have defeated the purpose--in any case, many of you mentioned that you wanted to follow along for specific reasons (you also are single moms, getting a divorce, dealing with health issues, and so on) and I wanted to say that all of those topics are staying here anyway, with the exception of specific divorce details that I can't make public. I meant to respond to all of the emails and requests individually and I still might, but time management is running away on me and I didn't want to say nothing--so here is a hopefully temporary something. 2. If you go see the facebook profile you'll notice that I am listed as 'in a relationship.' I'm not trying to keep secrets or anything but I think it's still a bit too new to make as public as the internet makes things. So that's all you get to find out today. Except that he reads the blog, so be good. And: Yes, we met on the internet; no, I did not tell him about Frances before we met; yes, he did read that post a week or two back about how I think it's a bad idea to make it public in the dating profile; yes, he did agree with me; yes, I think it's safe to say that he's ok with dating mommies; so there. 3. Plus, I am going back to school in September. Unless I chicken out and change my mind, but I don't think I will. More details to come soon. It's been a pretty big couple of weeks. So, what's new with you? Posted by Andrea at May 14, 2008 9:08 AM under Me EMAIL this entry (comments fields are below this section) Comments I'm glad you have some pleasant company available when you want some. And going back to school sounds pretty damn exciting, I can't wait to hear some details. Posted by: Chris (Mombie) at May 14, 2008 8:52 AM
I'll just wait to get caught up in person. I did go over to the Facebook profile. You both are beautiful. Posted by: Mad at May 14, 2008 9:37 AM
That's a lot of nice news. Thanks for letting us know! Can't wait to hear about the school! Big, brave changes. Posted by: Tory at May 14, 2008 9:41 AM
Wow. Just yesterday I was thinking about how I was going to get to meet you and my mind wandered to your post about not blogging about dating and I wondered how that would play out and when a blogger would decide to discuss a burgeoning relationship and all the silly dynamics that would add (like there aren't already enough). Would it be like the high school thing, waiting for the "Wanna go steady?" question or what. How would one make the distinction, ok, this person's in my life enough to merit a blog mention, especially since I've blogged about loneliness and dating and all that. Anyways... looking forward to meeting you! Posted by: cinnamon gurl at May 14, 2008 10:51 AM
Hey-I just wanted to know what happened with The Whole Mom. Is it still going? Seemed as if it just sort of stopped without any warning. Posted by: Kris at May 14, 2008 11:10 AM
Wow! That's a lot of exciting news Andrea! Posted by: Sue at May 14, 2008 11:52 AM
Who can top all of that LOL Sounds like some kind of wonderful. I'm glad. Posted by: Julie Pippert at May 14, 2008 12:29 PM
Lots of exciting changes. I wish you the absolute best in all. Posted by: ccw at May 14, 2008 3:06 PM
Kris, it did just sort of stop without warning, around the separation--it wasn't intentional, I just didn't have the time or resources to keep it going at that point. I'm not sure what's going to happen with it, either, since I'm pretty sure I'm not going to have the time or resources to keep it going solo for a while yet. (But if anyone wants to volunteer to resurrect it, I would listen.) Mad & Sin--:) Posted by: Andrea
A, Posted by: jen at May 15, 2008 10:56 AM
I am absolutely awful at commenting but I've been following you for absolute ages and am glad to see you're doing well. Love hearing about Frances and I'm especially pleased to hear that you seem to be doing well. All the best. Posted by: Dayna at May 15, 2008 3:19 PM
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