On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from April 2010. I went to the mall with the kids yesterday. ALL FOUR KIDS. I'm sure that this is an indication of a very small and sheltered life, but achieving this? The feelings it inspired were similar to the feelings I had after running my first half-marathon. If I can do this, I can do anything! I didn't intend to take them to the mall. I had a small window with a babysitter. But let me explain small windows with babysitters. There is a . . .
Work Life Play podcast with Aaron McHugh
A couple weeks ago, Aaron McHugh reached out to me to see if I would be willing to do his Work Life Play podcast. His podcast has a unique format where he does “micro-adventures” with his guests, and ours was to ride a surrey around Newport Beach. Here is how Aaron described the day: I had this nutty idea of asking Kristen Howerton if she would be willing to do a podcast interview while riding in a Surrey with the Fringe on Top (picture a four-wheeled carriage with each person peddling) on . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Faith
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 . . .
Up for Debate: Talking politics and Trump’s bid for the black vote with Paul Martin
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Trump's new "compassion campaign", his bid for the black vote, the difference between Libertians and Republicans, and more ... . . .
What I want you to know about teaching inner city kids
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 Bronwyn Harris. Photo by: Patrick Pierre I taught in Oakland for eight years, in the part of Oakland that everybody knows, the part that gives Oakland its bad reputation. I . . .
That’s what SHE said: how to help the ‘Boy In Ambulance’, the flood of Southeast Louisiana, #LochteGate and white privilege, some excellent old-school parenting ways and more…
DON'T LET THE 'BOY IN AMBULANCE' BECOME 'TRAGEDY PORN' | huffingtonpost.com [WARNING: Disturbing photos in this article] If you've seen the viral photograph of the 5 year old boy, dazed and covered in blood and dust, sitting in the back of ambulance in Aleppo, here is some direction on how you can help and where you can donate money..."So, as the photo of Omran gets circulated over the next few days, by all means, share it. Get angry. Get sad. Just try to stay feeling that way. Because as is . . .
Friday Finds: Gingham
1. Pink Gingham Pink Gingham | Tiny TOMS Classics 2. 4 x 6' Rainbow Gingham Rug | The Land of Nod 3. Tie-front Blouse | Black/checked | Kids | H&M 4. Black Gingham Pillow Cover by PrtSkin | Etsy 5. Plaid Gauze Shirtdress | Anthropologie 6. Gingham Reversible Duvet Cover Set (Full/Queen) | Target 7. Pixie Mid-Rise Ankle Pants Gingham | Old Navy 8. Gingham knotted fabric slides | JCrew 9. Classic Regular . . .
#TBT: Describing vs ascribing: digging deeper into talking about race
On Thursdays, I post from the vault. This is from March 2012. Last week I talked a bit about how often I notice people dancing around racial descriptors, and how this has led to some awkward interchanges. A friend pointed out that perhaps I was glossing over the context of racial descriptors, and so I want to talk a bit about that. In fact, I think it’s relevant because I think some of the negative context around pointing out someone’s race is what has led to the general unease about . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Darryl
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 . . .
That’s what SHE said: the world loves refugees when they’re Olympians, the sexist broadcasting of the Olympics, why President Bush took the wrath of a soldier’s mom, a prayer for early motherhood, why men aren’t funny and more…
THE WORLD LOVES REFUGEES, WHEN THEY'RE OLYMPIANS | nytimes.com Brazil and the International Olympic Committee have pulled back the curtains on some of the stories behind refugees as well as their aspirations and inspirations. But while the world has been moved by Team Refugees, other than Germany, the world has shown little compassion for refugees, specifically Syrian refugees..."Yes, the world is moved by Team Refugees. Yet, it is unmoved by refugees. They die at sea. They die sealed in the . . .
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