Mary Fischer

I am the author of The Mommyologist, a blog where I laugh at how life has changed since my son entered the picture. My words have been quoted in The New York Times, CNN.com, and a few TV programs have even dared to put me on camera. Before becoming a full-time writer for The Stir, I dished out celeb gossip for Babble and wrote for CBS CT. I currently reside in the boonies, but long for the city, the coast, or a combination of both.

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'Bachelorette' Recap: Desiree Makes a Sacrifice That Changes Everything

posted by Mary Fischer 3 hours ago in Entertainment

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Wow. Did things get a little serious on tonight's episode of The Bachelorette, or what? (Other than the whole Mr. America pageant, that is. Eye roll.)

We might as well just go ahead and forget about what happened on the first half of the show. Because honestly, all that's truly worth discussing tonight is Desiree Hartsock and James' date witnessing the devastation of the Jersey shore that came as a result of Hurricane Sandy's wrath.
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Jessica Simpson's Huge Baby Bump Doesn't Stop Her From Walking Down the Aisle

posted by Mary Fischer 8 hours ago in Pregnancy

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She has to be due to give birth pretty much any day now, but that didn't stop Jessica Simpson from being a pregnant bridesmaid in a friend's wedding.

No, you're not having a case of deja vu, because Jess was also preggo for her best pal Cacie Cobb's wedding back in December, though she wasn't showing anywhere near as much as she is now, of course.

Interestingly enough, Jess wore black bridesmaid gowns to both weddings, and it's hard not to wonder if she was sweating buckets in the long-sleeved version she wore for the latest affair. Heck, I'd be hot in that thing and I don't have a bun in the oven, so I can't imagine how uncomfortable she must have been.
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Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson 'Spotted Holding Hands' So the Wedding Must Be On

posted by Mary Fischer 10 hours ago in Entertainment

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OMG. It's really happening, people! Supposedly Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart held hands in public -- which means it shouldn't be too terribly long before the rumor mill is overflowing with tales of the "dramatic reunion that made them realize just how much they mean to each other."

(Gag. Barf. Hurl. Repeat.)

Because if whoever spotted Rob and Kristen really was looking at the former lovebirds (not a couple of people who resemble them), then the only possible explanation for them being physically affectionate with each other is because they're back together and in love and are now going to live happily ever after, right?

Oh for Pete's sake -- can't you already predict the chain of events that's about to take place?
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Tech-Savvy 5-Year-Old Saves Dad's Life (VIDEO)

posted by Mary Fischer 11 hours ago in Big Kid

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Wow -- a 5-year-old little girl in Ohio is being hailed a hero this week after saving her Dad's life when she found him unconscious on the bathroom floor in their home.

Little Kaelyn Evans was home with her two younger siblings when her dad, Anthony, started feeling sick -- and ultimately wound up blacking out. Kaelyn found her dad collapsed on the floor, and the poor little thing knew something was very, very wrong -- and even admits that she thought he was going to die. (Can you imagine how scared she must have been?)

But instead of panicking, she took action, making a move that was so simple but turned out to be a matter of life and death for her dad.
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'DWTS' Pro Val Chmerkovskiy in His Underwear Is Just as Hot as It Sounds (PHOTO)

posted by Mary Fischer 11 hours ago in Entertainment

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Pardon me for drooling -- but I really can't seem to help or control myself after seeing a photo of Dancing With the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy in his underwear.

Did you hear what I just said? There's a picture of Val in his skivvies, and just as I suspected, he's a boxer briefs man. Be still, my heart. And you'll never guess who snapped the pic.

Sadly, it wasn't Kelly Monaco. (What's up with them anyway? You never hear about them much anymore. Bummer.)

Nope, it was fellow DWTS pro Karina Smirnoff -- and I for one can't thank her enough for sharing this little gem on Instagram. (You made my day Karina. Oh hell, you made my WEEK.)
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