I sometimes say, “You either have money, or you have time. Not both.” It seems whenever I’ve had the most money coming in, I have very little time. But when …
Shelly Mateer
Shelly Mateer
Shelly Mateer is a former CIA officer and author of Single in the CIA, Mission: Stand Down and the Mingling in the CIA series, as well as two children’s picture books, Mommy Thinks She’s a Monster, The Lemon Seed, an elementary-grade chapter book series The Adventures of Shelly Beach, and a middle school-aged ghost story series Spooky Shelly Tales. She’s also the creator of the Cooking in the CIA portal, the BurpMitt® product line and a comical children’s music album Mommy’s Gone Mad! Most of her books are inspired and influenced by her experiences working undercover for the CIA’s Directorate of Operations.
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On Business, Parenting, and Being Present: An Interview with Roger Duthie
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Never forget.
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“I think all the guys are staring at you because they think you’re anorexic,” Teri stated with a sneer. We were at a training with various male police officers in …
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“You’re not four years old! You’re too small!” The mean little girl narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing me in all her four-year-old wisdom. Then she shoved me down the slide, cackling …
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“You’re just like your hair, flimsy and floppy. You’re such a pushover,” the cruel words came out of the mouth of one of the most popular girls in school. Most …