My second column in the Samoa Observer went live while I was there for the book launch... As a Samoan woman, I know it can be difficult for us to talk with our parents, children, friends and our partners about certain things - things like intimacy, emotions and relationships. But the world is talking about… Continue reading Sex Talk in the Samoa Observer
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Why You Shouldnt Ignore Your Husband
When you dont listen to your husband when he tells you NOT to drive his car in Samoa because the radiator needs to be fixed...and then you drive it a lot and smoke pours out of it...and its about to blow up...so you go have a cafe breakfast and wait for it to cool down - When all that… Continue reading Why You Shouldnt Ignore Your Husband
Where is this Sleepless Woman?!
Checking in from Samoa with a few quick announcement s: 1. Brisbane was a blast and you can read all about it here - 'Bone Bearer Launched in Brisbane' 2. Then I dashed home to Auckland to hug the Fab 5 before coming to Samoa for a week of book events. It kicked off with… Continue reading Where is this Sleepless Woman?!
Adventures of a Watergirl
I went to Samoa in the weekend to support the Hot Man in his first ever Half-Ironman - as his watergirl. I got there late Friday night and couldn't sleep because I was so nervous about his event. Major freaking out as I ruminated over the 101 things that could possibly go wrong as my… Continue reading Adventures of a Watergirl
Parents who Believe in You
The Hot Man went to Samoa last night - for the Half Ironman which is next week. Along with his bike and all his special race foods, he also took with him TWO copies of my book. One for my big brother and one for my parents. (the other boxes of books are chugging their slow steady… Continue reading Parents who Believe in You
To Dance with My Heart
If we were living in Samoa, my children would dance the traditional Samoan siva at school and it would be no big deal. Because everybody does the siva in Samoa at some point, either for a school culture activity, or church/community/village event. And sure, I would go watch them and clap and cheer for them… Continue reading To Dance with My Heart
Telesa 3 is Out Now
News Update folks, all the stars have aligned and the ebook version of 'The Bone Bearer' is available right now from Amazon. Remember, you don't need to own a Kindle to get your copy. You can download the free Kindle App to your phone or computer and then purchase your book. Its available for the… Continue reading Telesa 3 is Out Now
The Hot Man gets Hotter?
Follow up on my Complaining Blogpost about my Athletic Husband...He did a triathlon in Samoa on Saturday and killed it. Big Son said it best (stole this from my child's Facebook page. This is the beauty of being a #BadMother. One can Facebook stalk their child and plagiarize them and steal things from them and… Continue reading The Hot Man gets Hotter?
When Your Husband Runs Away From You
I used to say that the only way I could ever get a holiday from my Demented Domestic Goddess duties - was to get pregnant. Because then I would have to go live in New Zealand for a few months before and after the baby busted out because I have a small problem with sustaining… Continue reading When Your Husband Runs Away From You
Poto – You must Kill Her!
"Poto". - For Samoan Language Week, I'm choosing a few words that have special meaning for me. I am not a fluent speaker of Samoan but I don't think its the sheer number of words we know that define our place within a culture, language or place. My great-aunt was a rather fierce old woman named… Continue reading Poto – You must Kill Her!
Lani Wendt Young 