After an emotional reunion at Kembe's former orphanage, I'm giving a peek into what Heartline Ministries - Haiti does in this space that used to house orphans and how they are helping relieve the orphan crisis in a different way. . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ariana
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 . . .
Chatting with sex educator Leslie Dixon in our ongoing series on sex and kids.
Today's topic: talking with teenagers. Dun dun dun ... ? . . .
Some thoughts on normalization, narratives, and the importance of reality-testing
"This may not seem ordinary to you right now. But after a time it will." - The Handmaid's TaleI just started watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu. It's based on a book by Margaret Atwood that I remember reading in high school. It's a profound allegory of religious and government control and the parallels to our current political climate are fascinating.Over the past few months, I have also read two novels that tell stories of the lives . . .
What I want you to know: Letter to a Pregnant Friend
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 post was submitted by Melissa Uhles. Photo by: Janko Ferlic Dear Soon-to-be-Mama, I just read this book from the library called, ""The Mask of Motherhood"". I . . .
That’s what SHE said: how one family’s devastating loss is changing lives, the impact on just one black teacher in a child’s life, the ins and outs of maximalist design and more….
Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) Why Americans Smile So Much: How immigration and cultural values affect what people do with their faces by Olga with The Atlantic "And when Wal-Mart opened stores in Germany, the company also had to tweak its chipper ways to better suit the sober local mores, as The New York Times reported in 2006: Wal-Mart stopped requiring sales clerks to smile at . . .
A preview of our new/old house and how I decided on luxury vinyl plank flooring.
A preview of our new/old house, and a discussion on how I decided on luxury vinyl plank as our flooring. . . .
Chatting with my Republican friend Paul E. Martin
Chatting with my Republican friend Paul E. Martin about the Trump/Russia investigation, the acquittal of Terrence Crutcher's killer, and the future of the Republican Party. . . .
Friday Finds: Outdoor Lanterns
1. Minimalist Teakwood Lantern | Anthropologie 2. Large White & Gold Accent Metal Weave Flameless Lantern | Zulily 3. Monstera Leaf Lanterns | CB2 4. Edison Indoor/Outdoor LED Lantern | Zulily 5. Pierced Porcelain Hurricanes - Constellation | West Elm 6. Outdoor Metal Lantern with Candle Black -Threshold | Target 7. Modi Pierced Outdoor Lanterns (Set of 3) | Overstock 8. Metal and Glass Lantern (Set of 2) | All . . .
What I want you to know: Happy to be child-free
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 post was submitted by Brittany. Photo by: Andrew Branch We had big news to share with my parents, so we invited them over for dinner. I was nervous, but obviously . . .
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