In case you haven't heard, Google Reader’s last day is today. Womp womp womp. This service was the most popular means of subscribing to blogs and reading them all in one place, and the reason for it’s retirement is mysterious at best But I felt it worth mentioning since according to my stats, abot 7,000 of you are still accessing this blog via Google Reader. So . . . listen up! You need to come out of your denial and make some changes. (That last sentence was mostly for myself.) Those of us . . .
Archives for June 2013
that’s what SHE said: accessorizing with black people, the confusion of healthy eating, leaving the internet, and more . . .
Baratunde Thurston Left The Internet For 25 Days, And You Should Too | Fast Company I considered fleeing to a remote island for a few weeks, but I realized I wasn’t craving physical escape. I didn’t actually want to be alone. I just wanted to be mentally free of obligations, most of which asserted themselves in some digital fashion. I decided to stay still, find an Airbnb residence right in Brooklyn (technically homeless, remember?), and step back from digital interaction. Yes, me. The . . .
Coffee for kids
A couple months ago I took a trip to New York to shoot a commercial for Happy Family . . . a brand of organic snacks for kids. I wrote about the trip here, but have been anxiously waiting to see the final cut of the commercial I shot with them They wanted me to share a funny story about getting my kids to eat something healthy, so I shared the way I used to convince my kids that green juice in a coffee cup was actually coffee. My cofeeshop ruse worked out pretty well for me when Jafta and India . . .
Mama Said: What bad habits have you had to change to set a good example for your children?
This month Sarah James and I are taking questions from our readers. In this episode we're talking about those not-so-stellar habits we've had to change so that we aren't setting a bad example for the children. How do you break bad habits? If you have any questions you would like us to answer in a future video, leave them in the comments! . . .
Christian responses to DOMA and Prop 8
Yesterday, as SCOTUS rendered the verdict to both the DOMA and Prop 8 cases, I saw a wide variety of responses from Christians, ranging from frustration to elation. Over at Deeper Story, a faith website where I’m a contributor, several of us shared our thoughts. What I appreciate most about Deeper Story (and why I ‘m proud to be a part of the team) is their commitment to allowing varied viewpoints among Christians: There are many diverse views on same-sex marriage – and homosexuality itself – . . .
What I want you to know about being a foster momma
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest posts is by Tiffanie. There are days that I wish I could live naively comfortable again... Days when I wish my eyes had not been opened to the injustices that surround us, before the faces of poverty were . . .
The internet and the age of avoidance (My TEDx talk)
Last month I fulfilled a long-time goal of mine and gave a TEDx talk. I’ve been a fan of TED talks for years. Mark and I frequently watch them and I’ve gleaned so many insights on various topics over the years. I love the format and how it allows for the sharing of new ideas and perspectives, so I was honored when Chapman University asked to me speak at their event. I was also overwhelmed and intimated. My first hurdle was deciding on the topic. I had so many different ideas bouncing around in . . .
that’s what SHE said: relaxed parents and summer vacation, sex talks, quitting FOX News, in praise of daycare, and more . . .
Straight Allies, White Anti-Racists: Labels That Mean Nothing to Me Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I’d rather experience people–and their politics–through unlikely, awkward, strained, challenging, beautiful relationships built over time. That way, when we do clash or differ, we love each other enough to express the full range of our raw emotions – cry, yell, storm out – and always return to build the deeper, more intimate connections we need to take on the world together, truly united. . . .
Mama Said: Post-school time management
This month Sarah James and I are taking questions from our readers. This week's question: how do you cope with those crazy hours between school pick-up and bedtime? How do you cope with the post-school hours? Do you have a routine? How do you handle dinnertime? If you have any questions you would like us to answer in a future video, leave them in the comments! . . .
Stephen Colbert remembers his mom
What an incredible eulogy from Stephen Colbert for his mom. Make me want to be a better mother. Ugly cry alert . . . you might need a tissue for this one. The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,Video Archive . . .
