There are many indigenous groups that believe the state of one’s hair is a reflection of one’s inner state of affairs. That’s why I think it’s important to let it go wild: no shampoo, no dye, and no brush. It’s step number one if you are thinking of enrolling in my finishing school for girls, where I plan on covering such important and diverse topics as how to sharpen a chainsaw, where to shop for single-malt scotch, and how to hide that rebellious look in your eye during court appearances.
Now that I have written my tell-all expose, I can pursue my deepest dreams with no concern about people connecting too many dots. Past and present employers can now make fully informed decisions about my desirability as a freelance contractor, and my in-laws can re-evaluate their offspring’s choice of mates. But the best part by far is when long-time friends and professional acquaintances get to see the ‘real’ me. Social etiquette aside, at the end of the day all we really want is to be able to sit down, open a bottle of Bitch Bubbly, and understand what makes our ice climbing instructor tick. Click HERE to find out what Chicks Climbing thinks about the newly-released book by one of their Girly Guides.
Just finished “All That Glitters”….. What a gift. I was not always certain you would come out the other side to tell the story, i am so happy that you did Margo. No one could know….. unless you were able to tell it. Your memoir brought me into your world so clearly and vividly.I had no idea of the depth of your suffering, you were a master of self defence,self protection,independence….I always saw the anger and suffering but not the vulnerability and fear. i suppose untill you figured it out yourself, you couldn’t possibly tell the story to others. I was telling my Dad about your book and I made the comment,…”mothers have the power to make things great, or really screw things up for their families, if you have a good mother, you dont know the difference, but if you dont, things can go pretty bad.” My fathers mother left her family of 4 small children when my father was 6 and she was not replaced in his life with any other mother person. He replied..”you got that right'” ….thank you for reminding me of the power and responsibility i have and to work harder to get it right for my own kids. i cant say enough how much i enjoyed reading your story…..extremely well written too by the way, although i expected nothing less. i hope its not your last venture to the publishers office. you have many gifts Margo, story telling is one of them. i am sending a universe full of love, hope you can feel it now and always…village mart sarah
Sarah, you were the first person I remember having “picked up” that something was not right in my world. You once told me you would drive across the country with me because you knew you’d “never be bored”. Well, we never did cross the country together, but we should go on our own adventure at some point. I’m sure there’s a place that’s just warm enough for you and cold enough for me…
You’re one of the most inspiring women I know, Margo. *Thank You*
Thank YOU for letting me into the HTFU Club, one of the few groups I have ever joined in my lifetime! Here’s to a collection of mavens changing the world one adventure at a time…
Margo, you are the only woman I know who can NOT brush her hair and still look mesermizing. If I, on the other hand, failed to tame my irascible mop, folks would think I was walking around with a demented porcupine on my head. Which is not necessarily a bad thing… Congratulations on your book. Review is on its way!
Forgive the typos in the previous post. This is what happens when one fails to wear her glasses in the morning…