"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 . . .
Instagram Roundup
In case you missed it: a week's worth of happenings from the Instagram page... OH: "I'm alternatively sober." #mom2summit Rushing out to the Iris Awards. Not enough time to get ready. Running late. Forgot to pack hair spray. Feeling like crap. And then I tucked into a bathroom and saw @Dove's message on the mirror. Love their encouragement this week at #mom2summit. ❤️❤️ #RealBeauty Sweaty post-dance-floor selfie with this gem. @alphamom is one of . . .
Chatting with sex educator Leslie Dixon about how to talk to tweens about sex and sexuality
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A decision tree for wearing your butt-cheek-showing shorts this summer
graphic by the hilarious Jessi Sanfilippo Short shorts are all the rage this season. They are paired with flowing tops, they are deconstructed and ripped, and they are short enough to reveal both pocket linings and butt cheeks. I have seen them sported everywhere from the beach to Disneyland to my local taco stand, and no doubt it is What The Kids Are Wearing These Days. But not all fashion trends have to be observed. And I'm not sure this one should be. Of course, everyone is free to . . .
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