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 . . .
Making Decisions With No Sense of Direction + Are People Who Worship Celebrities Less Intelligent? | Selfie Episode 208
This week, a listener asks "how do I make decisions when I constantly don't have any sense of direction?" Plus, a new study suggests that people who worship celebrities might be less intelligent? Kristen and Matthias discuss. Links + Resources: Home Run Inn Frozen Pizza Remrise Sleep Powder (Study) Celebrity Worship and Cognitive Skills Revisited People Are Sounding Off on Study that Says Those Who Worship Celebrities May Be Less Intelligent Our sponsor today has helped . . .
Life Lately
Via my Texan friend @jenhatmaker: In shock & fury over Governor Abbott's order to the Texas Dept of Family & Protective Services to investigate all trans children in any stage of transition & report their parents, doctors, & healthcare workers as child abusers. He threatens "criminal penalties for failure to report" not just for licensed professionals who care for kids but "similar criminal penalties for members of the general public." In summation: Abbott has targeted one of . . .
Friday Finds: Patio Refresh
White & Black Venice Crank Umbrella Ground Electric Heater Elyse Round Garden Stool Eucalyptus Wreath Home Sweet Home Doormat Silver Crackle Color-Changing LED Solar Light Set Globe String Lights Beige Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Rug Three-Layer Hardwood Planter Stand SAFAVIEH Gray Chris Storage Bench Black Metal 3-Tier Plant Stand Front-Opening Two-Tier Wood Greenhouse . . .
Author Conversation with Karen Walrond of The Lightmaker’s Manifesto
Karen and I talk about the role of self-care in activism, finding the balance between looking for the light and staying informed, developing a star collective, mindful listening, and how ordinary people can be lightmakers. You can find her book, The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy, here. https://youtu.be/iBZXQRnq7Ms . . .
THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE “ORPHAN-CARE” BOX | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011.
ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011. When people talk about responding to orphan care, there are usually two avenues that come to mind. The first is adoption – and often, this implies a couple from a wealthier country adopting a child out of an orphanage in the third world. The second is the idea of building an orphanage to care for children. I think that these can be good solutions for children . . . certainly international adoption and orphanages have been a . . .
Wednesday’s Child, 15-year-old Zachery
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 . . .
Let’s Talk About Race with Dr. Nancy Dome | Selfie Episode 207
Today, Kristen is chatting with Dr. Nancy Dome about her new book Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things): A Framework for Having Conversations That Build Bridges, Strengthen Relationships, and Set Clear Boundaries. Plus, Matthias and Kristen check in on their mental health and Two Thumbs Up for the week. Links + Resources Let's Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things) by Nancy Dome Dr. Nancy Dome's Website Tornado Pen by Retro 51 Rechargeable Lighter . . .
Friday Finds: Vases
Ribbed S-Curve Vase Green Cactus Vase Modern Ceramic Vase Short White & Blue Stripe Erros Vase Set of 3 Morandi Multicolored Decorative Vases Blue & Cream Abstract Shadiya Ceramic Vase Black Mushroom Bud Vase White & Gold Geometric Vase Ceramic Flower Vase Green Pattern Jug Vase Brown Bead-Accent Round Wood Vase Clear & Goldtone Two-Piece Frame & Bulb Vase Set . . .
WHAT “FIT” ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011.
ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JULY 2011. One of my friends recently entered the world of online dating, and she was lamenting to me about the body standards that some of the men post in their profiles. “They say they want a woman who is fit,” she says. “But I know what fit is code for. It’s code for skinny.” My friend is tall and active. She runs almost every day. She’s very fit. And yet, she suspects that her plus-sized body proportions would be off-putting . . .
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