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I’m Harriet M. Welsch (like all names in my blog, a pseudonym), a mother, a musicologist, a Ph.D. student trying to finish an endless dissertation, a writer and editor on mostly musical topics, a musician and former girl spy. I live in a Chicago suburb with my husband Mr. Spy (a writer) my ten-year-old son AJ (who also likes to write and has several film projects currently in development with two of his buddies). I work in New York City, which makes for some interesting logistics. You can read the backstory at my previous address, also called

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  1. June 16, 2008 2:59 pm

    Harriet, if you send me your email address I’d be happy to give you that recipe!

  2. duffy permalink
    December 25, 2008 6:30 am

    “Mr. Spy: This is a serious message! I’m warning you, with peace and love…”

    sorry for the randomness.. but i had heard this quote somewhere and did a google search which led me to this website.. is this line from something? if you have any information, please let me know! it is literally (figuratively) killing* me! *(mildly annoying me)

    thank you!!!
    ~duffy

  3. December 26, 2008 3:11 pm

    The original source is Ringo Starr’s press conference announcing that he will no longer answer fan mail. The video from which it comes is up in this post. The Mr. Spy part is not from the video, but from the comments on that post.

  4. January 15, 2009 2:53 pm

    Would like to connect with you
    I enjoyed your blog, I have my own blog http://www.jugglingmama.com. I would love to add you to my blog roll and hope you will do the same – let me know your thoughts. I am also part of http://www.ShesConnected.com you should check it out and add your profile, it’s a great way to promote your business and blog.

    I look forward to connecting with you and continuing to read your blog.

    Best,
    Jenna

  5. February 28, 2009 7:32 pm

    Oh, would you please just email me? Pretty please, with sugar on top? There are matters of national importance which we must discuss.

  6. searoom permalink
    March 24, 2009 12:14 am

    Hey, miss–

    New site, same old me.
    XO
    Violet

  7. September 16, 2009 9:29 pm

    Hi Harriet,

    I’m Julie, the editor of “Mamapedia Voices”, and we feature guest bloggers on Mamapedia, a site for Moms all across the country. I’ve just found your blog, and would like to invite you write a piece which could be featured on our site.

    Though Mamapedia Voices has just started out, it is already receiving a lot of attention, both on our site, on our guest bloggers’ sites, and beyond. We promote our featured guest bloggers through emails, Twitter, Facebook and more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to grow your audience!

    If you would like to participate, please take a look at Mamapedia Voices. Next, sign up here http://bit.ly/BloggerSignUp to be on the blogger roster, and then you will be able to see the complete (and easy) instructions for submitting a piece for consideration.

    Also, because we like your blog, please download a recognition badge from us- there are many fun designs to choose from here: http://www.mamapedia.com/voices/blogger_badge

    If you have our badge on your blog, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win $100 for your favorite women’s, children’s or family charity! And you’ll be listed on our blog roll.

    Thank you, and I look forward to reading more of your work!

    Best wishes,
    Julie D’Agostino
    Editor, Mamapedia Voices

  8. September 21, 2009 3:37 pm

    My name is Tamie Wills and I work for R
    Super Foods, a Pittsburgh based company that specializes in fortified baked goods. Our products have been in school systems for over 20 years
    and in the past couple of years we have made our way into the retail market in two cities, Pittsburgh and Chicago. I was hoping R Super Foods could get involved with the Chicago Moms Blog in some way. Let me tell you about our products and what we do so you can get a better idea if a partnership or sponsorship may be of interest. Another idea is just a review of our products on your blog, we would supply the products for free.

    We have two products in the retail marketplace in Chicago at Jewel, Super Donut and Super Bun. The Super Donut is our most popular, it is an all natural cake donut that is fortified with 14 Minerals and
    Vitamins plus Protein. The Super Bun is fortified and all natural as well but it is a cinnamon bun. Both of our products are cooked in a balanced Canola Oil Blend which has a healthy ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids.

    Another unique characteristic of our products is the NFL player we have on our box, it is known as our Super MVP Program. Super MVP, at R Super
    Foods, means “Most Valuable Player.” We put a player on the box because of what he does in the community, this year it is Roberto Garza of the Chicago Bears. We feature Roberto’s picture along with a story of his
    commitment to the community on the back of the box and a portion of the proceeds is donated to Los Amigos de Roberto.

    Mothers in Chicago are one of our main target markets and I am searching for new and exciting ways to reach them and educate them on our products. If this seems of something of interest to you please let me
    know. I truly appreciate your time.

    Sincerely,

    Tamie Wills
    Marketing Associate
    R Super Foods
    http://www.rsuperfoods.com
    412-367-2518

  9. bunbytes permalink
    June 2, 2010 7:40 am

    When I saw the name of your blog, I was so delighted because it reminded me of a little song I learned in early elementary school (I’m 57). Here are the lyrics:

    White coral bells upon a slender stock
    Lilies of the valley deck my garden walk
    Oh, don’t you wish that you could hear the ring?
    That will happen only when the fairies sing.

    Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

  10. June 2, 2010 2:48 pm

    Bunbytes, I learned that song when I was small from my mother who learned it from her mother when she was small. I sing it to myself every spring when I walk down the path into the wooded part of my yard, which is lined with coral bells and lily-of-the-valley. Thanks for stopping by!

  11. Kathleen Hubert permalink
    April 27, 2011 10:20 pm

    Hello,

    I was wondering if you accept guest post for your blog. If you do, I would like to submit a few. I’m a recent college graduate, with an English major, looking to build out my portfolio. I can write on a wide variety of topics and am sure you would be happy with the quality. Please email me back if you are interested. Thank you for your time.

    - Kathleen Hubert
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002374243662

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