NEVADA, USA: Why I Chose to Tell My Son the Truth about Santa Claus

For the last four years, I have taken T to see Santa Claus. For the last three years, I have failed to get an actual photograph of my child smiling while anywhere in proximity to the “jolly” man.

Last year, he babbled on and on about being so excited to see Santa. When it was his turn at the front of the line, he froze. He didn’t want to have anything to do with that weird man wanting him to sit on his lap.

I get it. Santa is a little weird. (more…)

Roxanne (USA)

Roxanne is a single mother to a 9-year-old superhero (who was born 7 weeks premature), living in the biggest little city and blogging all about her journey at Unintentionally Brilliant. She works as a Program Coordinator for the NevadaTeach program at the University of Nevada, Reno. Roxanne has a B.A. in English from Sierra Nevada College. She has about 5 novels in progress and dreams about completing one before her son goes to high school.

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NEVADA, USA: Interview with Unintentionally Brilliant

NEVADA, USA: Interview with Unintentionally Brilliant

Where in the world do you live? And, are you from there?

I have lived in Reno, Nevada since 2006. I was born and raised in Fremont, California.

What language(s) do you speak?

I speak English, and can communicate with American Sign Language. I have taken both Spanish and French courses.

When did you first become a mother?

I was 22 when I had my son in 2006, although it was probably a year later when I really started feeling like a mother.

Are you a stay-at-home mom or do you work?

I currently work outside of the home as an administrative assistant for an environmental consulting firm here in Reno. In addition to that, I am also a Tupperware consultant and freelance editor.

Why do you blog/write?

I have always been a writer. I have been writing stories since elementary school. I love writing. I started my blog as an attempt to get myself into the habit of writing on a regular basis. Now I use it as a sounding (more…)

Roxanne (USA)

Roxanne is a single mother to a 9-year-old superhero (who was born 7 weeks premature), living in the biggest little city and blogging all about her journey at Unintentionally Brilliant. She works as a Program Coordinator for the NevadaTeach program at the University of Nevada, Reno. Roxanne has a B.A. in English from Sierra Nevada College. She has about 5 novels in progress and dreams about completing one before her son goes to high school.

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