He's conservative. I'm liberal. He's a bad hombre and I'm a nasty woman. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about the last debate. . . .
#TBT: On being a Christian and voting as a Democrat
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from November 2012 Tomorrow is the big election day, and I’m sure many of us are ready for the political fighting on facebook to be OVER. I know I am. It’s been another discouraging season as I’ve watched Christian friends (and family) cast judgment on anyone not towing the line with the Religious Right. I’ve been open about my political beliefs but I’ve also tried to avoid being negative and defensive, but today a couple things . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Ryan
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 the narcissist, patriarchy, and me
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 is anonymous. Photo by: Philip Strong My story is absolutely, completely linked to where we are as a country. As it always was. As all of our stories are. The difference, . . .
The Mystery of the Murky Bath
This post was sponsored by Clorox. When my children were small, I tried my best to veer away from talking about certain bodily functions. I mean, it's so unsophisticated. It's lacking in decorum. I'm above poop jokes. And then I realized . . . I need to talk about this stuff. Because, with 4 kids 4 and under, it sometimes felt as if a biohazard was taking over my life. If I wrote a memoir of those years, it could be called Adventures in Poop. Or Thank You, Jesus, for Clorox. I had to . . .
What I want you to know about being a long-term caregiver
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 is by Leona. Photo by: Jake Thacker My grandmother loved to drive. Her left leg had been paralyzed by polio when she was a young mother, and she walked with a cane from . . .
Friday Finds
1. Chef V | Organic Cleanse 2. Fair Trade Pumpkin Rattle and Pumpkin Candle Gift Box | The Little Market 3. Oversized Flannel Scarf | Old Navy 4. Splash Pid and Box Sets | Ecolunchbox 5. gFast Cross Train Stripe Capris Gap x Breast Cancer Research Foundation® | Gap 6. Screen-Print Wristlet Wallet | Fair Trade Designs 7. Modern Potluck Cook Book | Terrain 8. Blue Lagoon Crystal Layering Necklace | Fair Trade Designs 9. Handmade Felt Baskets | . . .
#TBT: On Woody Allen, Dylan Farrow, and debating sexual abuse
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from February 2014 Over the past few weeks, Woody Allen has been the subject of intense speculation. While the Golden Globes honoroed his achievement in film, his ex Mia Farrow and son Roanon Farrow let some barbs fly on twitter, implying that he had molested his daughter Dylan Farrow. This erupted a firestorm of “did he or didn’t he?” commentary on blogs, in the news, and on social media. Finally, last week Dylan Farrow broke her . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Roman
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 . . .
India and Kembe turn 10
India and Kembe, our "twins", turned 10 last week. I can't believe I've now got three kids in the double digits. Three tweens! Lord help us all. There is a lot of puberty in my future. Although, to be honest, I am really loving this phase of life we are in. Not yet teenagers, yet everyone can wipe their own butt and pack their own lunch. It’s the sweet spot. Man, they were cute when they were 4. This was their first party together: Kembe had just come home from Haiti and was a . . .
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