Shannon, Author at Shannon Bradley-Colleary

A Mom Bully Kicked My Butt!

Women scare the ever-loving crap out of me. I’d rather go five rounds in the cage with UFC fighter Allistair Overeem than be subjected to

The Celebration of a Life

On Saturday my mom had a celebration at her home for her passionate, intelligent, macho, intrepid, intractable, loving, Rennaisance-Man-of-a husband, Guido, who passed away last

Things to do at The Grand Canyon (Lose Your Shizz)

I lost my marbles on the train platform at The Grand Canyon Saturday. Actually, a more astute phrase might be, “I went batshit crazy” aka

Grand Canyon Snaps

Hope you enjoyed my Grand Canyon snaps.

Over The Edge, Death In Grand Canyon!

Over The Edge, Death In Grand Canyon is the title of the book I’m reading since Henry, the kids and I set off for the

Wordless Monday in Sedona, Arizona

We’re on spring break. There are no beer funnels. No calling parents from a Oaxacan jail. No tequila-induced tattoos of dancing Geishas on our

Battle of the Narcissists

I slump next to Fred, who is 5, on a couch at his mom’s birthday party. Me: I can’t believe your mom is 47 because

What To Do When You Feel Like a Loser!

I frequently think I’m a sluggard. I mean what am I doing with my life? Am I doing enough? Shouldn’t I be more intelligent, successful,

My Encounter With A Never Nude at MomsLa

I occasionally post at a fabulous website called MomsLa. However I didn’t realize how repressed some of their members are. I am trying to

Where’s the Male Stripper?

Here Come the Pecs My friend Glinda turns forty mumble mumble mumble this month. I went to a morning surprise birthday party for her

Anatomy of a Crime Scene

The Dangers of Volunteerism Here’s what happens when an ordinary West Los Angeles mother of two volunteers at her children’s school to teach the 10-Minute

I’m Pro-Choice Because I Love My Kids

I’m not political. This isn’t a political blog. But the whole Rush Limbaugh/Sandra Fluke kerfuffle and Obama’s excoriation by the religious right has me steaming.

Softball Mom

“Wow, your daughter’s got quite an arm!” says a dad sitting next to me at Little League softball tryouts. “Oh I don’t know … I

I’m Prejudiced Against Women With Fake Breasts

The Alcoholic Hairdresser … who erroneously dyed my blond hair black, then blamed it on my anti-depressents, then had to strip my hair of all

The Love Your Body Now Project – Healing Body Image Issues Through Fine Art Nudes (Shannon)

As many of you know, I’ve been seen naked round the world of late. Starting with my first naked post Am I Really Fat? which

Walk the Walk, Naked Lady! (Fine Art Nudes)

This story was featured on THE TODAY SHOW. I posted fine art nudes I took 20 years ago for an article called “Am I

Promiscuity Changed My Life

I want to share one of my Life-Changing Moments inspired by: THE MOMENT: Wild, Poignant, Life-Changing Stories from 125 Writers and Artists Famous & Obscure In

What Jealousy Drove Me To Do

Jealousy’s a bitch hound from hell. A bitter pill. An acrid taste in your mouth. And inescapable. Don’t even bother trying. She’ll track you to

She Deserved To Be Judged …!

Hey Pot, You Calling the Kettle Black? I went shoe shopping with my friend code-name Tango 5-6. She wanted a pair of 200$ Mephistos. “Do

I See You’ve Managed To Get Your Nudes Out, Again!

Today’s Post is About Hubris Excessive pride. Posting nude photos from 20 years ago got me on the cover page of the Women section on

Do You Bore Your Kid?

I have two daughters, 7 &9 One needs constant conversation and connection. The other is a day-dreamer who entertains herself with her own stories. The