Being a blogger means I am inundated with emails from PR firms asking me if I will “let my readers know” about some amazing product or another. If hi-res images were a currency, I would be a very rich woman. Most of these emails are addressed to “blogger” and are for products I would never in a million years use, much less recommend. Some of the gems I’ve turned down posting about in the past year have included a bedazzled jar of Vaseline, a Valentine’s Day special edition Madame Alexander . . .
how to make crispy kale chips (a gluten-free, dairy-free recipe for healthy, crunchy snacks)
Last week our neighbor gave us a huge bunch of kale, and Jafta immediately begged me to make some kale chips. He is in love with this veggie-based savory snack, so I was happy to oblige. My neighbor’s kale variety is called dinosaur kale. Personally, I’m more a fan of the curly kale variety . . . I find it less bitter and a bit more sweet. But for kale chips, any kind will do. Step one – remove the kale from the stalk. Step 2: destem the kale. This step isn’t . . .
what I want you to know: visiting Ariel’s Grotto
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 a little departure – please to enjoy some sarcasm as a Disneyland coping skill from my friend Wendy Hagen. Ariel's Grotto. Heard of it? Maybe you know it as "Ariel's Burrito" . . .
our documentary debut, the alliance for the study of adoption and culture, and the dramatic debate that wasn’t
About a year ago I was contacted by a graduate film student at USC who was working on a documentary for her final thesis. Her chosen subject was transracial adoption, and she wanted to know if they could follow our family around for a few days and interview us. I was a little uncertain at first . . . with the working title “Color Blind”, I was apprehensive as to how we might be portrayed. (You can read about my issue with the concept of colorblindness here). At the same . . .
iphone photo dump
Last week was open house at the kids’ preschool, and I left all inspired to turn my home into a virtual Montessori setting. I went to a teacher supply store the next day. As it turns out, Montessori equipment is ridiculously expensive. I decided I would pay for their college instead. But I did get this little letter puzzle and flashcards that they are enjoying. India’s favorite activity is to play “home school”. Somehow I always end up in the role of teacher, whereas . . .
that’s what she said: 3/31/12
The Most Racist Thing That (n)Ever Happened The wonderful part about the experiences I just described is their overtness. Once, racism was men in hoods burning a cross on your lawn. It was separate entrances and separate water fountains and the back of the bus, and if people didn’t know their place it was okay to remind them who’s in charge. The great thing about those folks was: at least you knew where you stood. A man with a noose has clear intentions, about as easy to spot as a harvest . . .
what to do about our kindergarten conundrum? (internet, please solve my problems)
I need some help figuring out what to do in terms of school next year. DISCLOSURE: I had kids much later than most of my close friends. As a result, I was privy to many a concerned conversation about school choices, all prior to being a parent myself. I used to listen to my friends go on and on about the benefits of Montessori vs. the importance of Christian education vs. the state of public schools, and I would inwardly roll my eyes and think . . . seriously? It’s just . . .
building community in the digital age
This post is sponsored by Chase – a strong supporter of the Global Cities Initiative Last week I had the chance to attend the Global Cities Initiative in Los Angeles. This is a five year initiative to equip cities to strengthen their local economy through research in exports, foreign investment, and immigration policy. It is bringing together local and international leaders to expand global reach, based on best practice and policy intervention around the world. There was an . . .
you snap me?
My kids are big fans of the Puss In Boots movie, and there is one clip that they just COMPLETELY CRACK UP over. It’s a scene where the black cat mimes that she’s going to snap our beloved Puss. Oh, the preschool hilarity. My kids love to do dramatic reenactments of this scene. He’s a little sample of their skills . . . along with a surprise discovery about something I never thought Kembe would learn to do. . . .
what I want you to know: tics in children
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 Elizabeth. I want you to know that I have an amazing 4-year old son. He is healthy, active, smart, compassionate, and has an great sense of humor. When he was 3, he began to develop . . .
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