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I’m A Blog Mom!

It’s always rewarding to hear from people who say that PeaceBang or Beauty Tips For Ministers inspired them to start their own blogs.

Here’s producer and journalist Anne-Marie Dorning on how a woman named Millie Garfield and I inspired her to start a blog called Massachusetts Mom.
I first met Anne-Marie when she called to see if I would be willing to appear on “Nightline” two winters ago. I declined at first, then went to my Parish Committee to see what they would say. They were all for it, so Anne-Marie came with her crew and filmed this little segment for “A Sign of the Times.” I hated the lead-in, which insinuated that I give fashion tips to my congregants (hello Martin, the name of the blog is Beauty Tips FOR MINISTERS — what about that isn’t clear?), and my congregation and I cringed at the cut-in of the cross that doesn’t exist on our building. Other than those small details (oh, and the suggestion that I spend most of my spare time cruising the malls maniacally pawing through the racks at Macy’s seeking clergy-appropriate garb) and my squealing embarrassment at my own appearance (does anyone really like seeing themselves on camera? Can we re-shoot this now that I’ve lost 30 lbs.?), it was a good segment, a fascinating day, and all the more fun and memorable for the involvement of my delightful colleagues Donna and the Eclectic Cleric.

Mazel tov on your blogging, Anne-Marie!