As part of my new series, Meet The Blogger, I’m introducing my favorite bloggers.
Mary of The Mama Mary Show and I met online in 2010 through SITS. There is something about Mary! She’s remarkable in all of her endeavors. Her blog is polished, and she is engaging, humorous and candid. You will love her.
Follow Mary on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Q & A with Mama Mary
Q. You have the blogs, the book, the news segment, the husband, the kids, the freelance writing. What is next for Mama Mary?
A. Thank you for asking this question because it’s made me really think about what I want to do next. The answer is, I don’t know yet. I’m at a crossroads with the blog and I though I really want to focus on video and web productions, I’m not exactly sure which path I’m going to take next. I am going to start doing a vlog series on Felicity Huffman’s site, WhattheFlicka.com and I am also brainstorming on the next spoof video with my husband, but other than that I’m open to ideas, so if anyone wants to collaborate . . .
Q. Who do you turn to for advice?
A. Oh man, so many people. I am lucky to have a ton of amazing people in my life that I can turn to at any time. For life issues or medical advice I turn to my bestie Mariana who is a doctor in New York–I text her almost daily with some sort of ailment for my self or my kids. She is my backbone in most situations. For personal and professional related advice I turn to my husband who has a great way of getting me to come to my own conclusions without telling me what to do. For cooking advice, when I’m trying out a new dish, I have my friend Laura on speed dial so I can ask her the most inane of questions. For blogging advice I turn to Theresa of RockonMommies, who is, ironically, my rock in this crazy blogging world.
Q. What is your current favorite casual outfit from head to toe?
A. My red Justin Timberlake tank top that I bought at his Legends of Summer Tour and my long black maxi skirt that is the most comfortable thing I’ve ever worn, my black Michael Kors sandals that I bought during BlogHer ’11 and my teal fedora from Target. Yes, it’s still warm enough in San Diego to wear a tank top and sandals.
Q. What is the secret to being so comfortable in front of the camera?
A. Wine. Just kidding, just kidding! I try to forget that the camera is there and I just act like I’m just talking to a friend. And practice. Lots of practice.
Q. Complete this sentence – The best place to enjoy a cup of clam chowder in San Diego is __________.
A. Dobson’s. Actually, it’s not clam chowder, it’s mussel bisque and it’s to die for. My dad used to take me there before he died and I recently went back just because I was craving that soup. It’s a little hole in the wall, upscale restaurant, adjacent to Horton Plaza in downtown. Just belly up to the bar, order the soup and use the sourdough bread to dip, and you’ll be in heaven.
Thank you, Mary, for your ever entertaining and candid answers!
Comment By: Ron
October 14th, 2013 at 9:12 am
Another GREAT interview, Jean! I love the questions you ask.
I will be sure to stop by Mary’s blog sometime today and check it out because she sounds like an awesome gal!
Love her answer about being comfortable in front of the camera!
Comment By: Jean
October 14th, 2013 at 10:28 am
Thanks, Ron!
I’m always a lil’ star-struck by Mary.
I’m going to try wine before camera appearances. LOL!
Love your post today! Your photos are magnificent, and go so well with the quotes you chose.
Comment By: Ingrid
October 14th, 2013 at 9:13 am
I love finding new blogs to follow. I had no idea Felicity Hoffman had a blog. Thanks for sharing.
Comment By: Jean
October 14th, 2013 at 10:27 am
I didn’t know about Felicity’s blog either! Pretty cool!
Thanks, Ingrid. Have a great day!
Comment By: Jen
October 14th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Thanks for introducing us to this blogger!
Comment By: Jean
October 14th, 2013 at 10:58 am
My pleasure, Jen!
Comment By: elle sees
October 15th, 2013 at 4:03 am
love learning about bloggers–from all types of blogs!
Comment By: Jean
October 15th, 2013 at 8:01 am
Thanks, Elle!
Comment By: Jayda
October 15th, 2013 at 9:39 am
Thanks for sharing this blog!! I love finding new blogs to follow, and you seem to know a lot of great ones 🙂
Comment By: Jean
October 15th, 2013 at 11:37 am
Thanks, Jayda! I love finding new blogs to follow too!
Comment By: Mama Mary
October 15th, 2013 at 11:13 am
Thanks for this, Jean! : )
Comment By: Jean
October 15th, 2013 at 11:37 am
It was my pleasure, Mary! Thank you!
Comment By: Krysten
October 15th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
Yay another great interview and another new blogger for me to check out!
Comment By: Jean
October 15th, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Check her out, Krysten. 🙂 Thanks!
Comment By: Stacey @ Nurse Mommy Laughs
October 15th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
What a fantastic interview and way to showcase some of your favorite things. Passing it forward, right? I like your style and also how do you make those cool thingies pop up from the bottom? Awesomesauce!!
Comment By: Jean
October 15th, 2013 at 5:54 pm
Hi Stacey! Thank you! Yes, passing it forward. Gawd, I’m still laughing at your make-over. My 8 yr. old wanted to know how old your daughter is. 🙂
The pop-up is a wordpress plug-in called Dreamgrow Scroll Triggered Box. I’m not sure how long I’ll keep it though as it doesn’t seem to get results.
I thoroughly enjoyed your blog today! Congrats on your SITS feature.
Comment By: Sherri @ The Kitchen Prescription
October 17th, 2013 at 10:52 am
Loooooove Mama Mary! Long time fan here. I remember when you featured her on your blog. The first video I ever watched of Mary was her Date Night video. Thoroughly hilarious! I stalk her blog on the regular. Usually, while sitting in my car eating lunch on my lunch hour. She’s awesome!
This is a great thing you are doing here. I love meeting new bloggers.