Harlow's Monkey : Adoption is both/and, not either/or Adoption is not either a family building issue or a big business, it's both/and. Adoption is not the solution or the problem, it's both/and. We can't be focused only on the child or the family, we must be mindful of both. And a child's best interests are not unilaterally separate from the family's and vice versa - the child's best interests can also include the family or community's best interests. Adoption should not be only thought of . . .
So Totally Relidge! [a weekly recap of religion on the internet]: feminists and the lost art of servanthood?
This week on our recap of religious hot topics on the internet, Elizabeth and I are talking about the role of women (again!), and the controversial "open letter to feminists"by Emily Wierenga at Prodigal Magazine. Entitled “The lost art of servanthood (a letter to my feminist sisters)”, the letter suggested feminist women have become “too angry to serve or to be opened up to a larger purpose.” The post also detailed several anecdotal stories touting the benefits of submission, . . .
Questions of eternal significance: how often do you visit your spouse/partner’s office?
Today’s hard-hitting question is a two-fer: it’s both completely random and also self-serving (I’m trying to defend myself in a minor marital spat). Earlier this week we were talking about my husband’s office (he’s a therapist in private practice). He mentioned that he would like a new sofa and it occurred to him that I hadn’t been to his office in a while. We both tried to think of the last time I had been there, and honestly, I think it’s been about two years since I stepped foot . . .
What i want you to know: women struggle with pornography, too
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 anonymous reader. What I want you to know is that men aren’t the only ones that struggle with pornography. I was six years old when I stumbled upon my first bit of pornography. I was playing in . . .
The time we went kayaking and almost died
Last week we decided to take the kids on an adventure and try kayaking as a family. Mark and I enjoyed kayaking before the kids came along, but we’ve not really managed to do it with all six of us . . . Karis is just now past the squirmy stage. So we headed down to Newport Beach and rented two kayaks. Kembe and India pulled one of the kayaks down to the beach. Jafta and Karis sat and ate almonds. Thanks for your help, guys. True story: this post was sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds, and . . .
The Draper Report: Mad Men Season 6 Episode 2 Recap
Sarah James and I are discussing last night’s episode of Mad Men. We felt like this episode was a redemption after last week’s random plot points. Did you like it? . . .
Best books for adoptive parents
One of the most common requests I get from other adoptive parents are recommendations for books to read on adoptive parenting. Last month I curated a list of books for people who are considering adoption over at Babble. Ths month I’ve created a similar list for parents who have already adopted. Check out my blog at Babble to see some of my favorite books about adoptive parenting. Next month, I will curate a list specific to transracial adoption. What are some of your favorite . . .
Stuff I wrote in other places
I’ve been busy writing for several other outlets this month, running the gamut from silly to serious. I thought I would do a little round-up of some of my recent articles. I’ve clipped some excerpts below but you can click on the title to read the whole thing. Five Types of Friends Everyone Should Have | Relevant The problem with defaulting to doppleganger friendships is that shared interests can only take a friendship so far. They can even stop short at companionships of convenience . . .
Women of the World Conference tackles adoption and orphan care with Dr. Jane Aronson
Last week there was a powerful adoption panel during the Women of the World Conference. It was livestreaming and I tried to share the link on Twitter and Facebook, but by the time most people clicked over, the conference had moved on to an interview with the creator of Spanx. So, several people followed my “Please go watch – this is so important” teaser to find a video about Spanx. Um . . . sorry? While Spanx are fantastic, the video I really wanted people to see was an interview . . .
Painting a piano (before and after)
It’s been over a year since I bought our piano (a $100 score at a local Goodwill – you can read about that adventure here). I had every intention of painting the thing, but as life happens, it never got checked off the to-do list. Once we moved into the new house, I was determined to get it painted, once and for all. But indecision about the color put things on hold (again). I couldn’t decide between bright yellow or turquoise blue. Or green? A simple search of painted pianos yielded so many . . .
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