Moderns dancers let a baby take the lead
Some mid-week joy – this video of modern dancers taking their cues from a baby cracks me up. . . .
What’s your dream vacation?
We’re talking “I want to go to there” spots today. I’ve got a few. I really love to travel and there are a whole lot of spots on my bucket list. Mark and I hit a few of them before we had kids (like Venice, Italy and Paris, France) and last year, we traveled to Macchu Picchu as a family. But if I had to name ONE SPOT that is sort of an ultimate dream vacation, it would have to be taking an African safari. This is something I’ve always wanted to do with my kids. Mark and I have visited a couple . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Sisters Erika and Jessianya
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know: Wanting a family as a queer woman
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 Rose.There are days (a lot of them), when I desperately want to start a family. When I daydream about having a baby, a toddler, a child or teen; about the books I would read with them, the songs I’d sing . . .
Are blogger trips an example of poverty tourism?
Over the past few years, more and more charitable organizations have enlisted the help of bloggers to market the work that they do. For some organizations, this has looked like product reviews or storytelling. Other charities have planned trips in which high-profile bloggers are invited to see first-hand what the organization does, and then in turn, to share that story with their audience. Organizations like Compassion, Food for the Hungry, and World Vision have done such trips for years, but . . .
That’s what SHE said: talking #yesallwomen with kids, detoxing from church, leaving kids in the car, and more ….
Discussing #yesallwomen With The Kids | DesignMom"But why in the world wouldn’t this behavior be a big deal?!! Why did a perfect stranger feel that it was totally fine to touch me as often as he liked? Why is it no big deal that he would assume I welcomed his commentary on my body and on women’s bodies in general? Why it it no big deal that these two friends essentially forced me to sit between them? Why is it no big deal that his desire to talk to me trumped my desire to not talk to him?"Speak . . .
The beauty of summer boredom.
This post is sponsored by Quaker Chewy Granola Bars. When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to be in my room creating imaginary worlds for all my My Little Ponies. I also loved to have a friend come over so we could play Barbies all afternoon. Or to make up dance routines to Madonna’s True Blue album. Or to ride my bike around my neighborhood and see who else was outside that might want to ride bikes with me or play a game or chase boys. I was never bored. Things are . . .
Some mid-week joy: Dancing by myself
This guy is owning his joy and it’s amazing to watch. . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Emily
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about being a widow
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 Kayme Pumphrey. I lost my husband of 12 years 15 days before I turned 30. On Father’s Day, one day after our oldest’s fifth birthday, we entered the hospital; seven days later, the virus that attacked . . .
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