that’s what SHE said: racially problematic edition
This week there were some interesting conversations about race buzzing around the internet Some of it was encouraging – some of it rather discouraging I saw people creating drama over non-issues (cake) in attention-seeking efforts while ignoring the many racial issues that are actually plaguing society, I saw people being defensive over critical discussions of Great White Hope trends in media – again, perhaps more outrage being given to a movie being dissected that than . . .
that’s what she said: weight, food, and body image edition
Last week, I shared a bit about my journey with eating healthy and body image, and this week I thought I would share some good posts I’ve read recently on weight and/or eating. These are just snippets, CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ THE WHOLE POST. I'm bigger than that from Millions of Miles Am I heavier than I've ever been? Yup. Am I 30 (okay 40) pounds overweight? Yup. Am I happier than I've been in years? Yes. Yes. Yes. I feel more . . .
that’s what she said: mid-summer night’s edition
Some good reads on the web this week. Click on the title to read the whole thing.Getting Past a “Mom Funk” from The Happiest MomWhen I fall into one of these mom funks, I somehow manage to feel two conflicting emotions simultaneously. I feel anxious, like there’s something I’m supposed to be doing, but I can’t put my finger on just what. At the same time I have a hard time getting moving on any of the things I know I really need or want to do. I feel stuck, paralyzed, and fretful. (The Mom . . .
that’s what SHE said (happy 50th suebob edition)
Before I share some of the best of the web from the past week whenever I did this last, I want to take a minute to wish Suebob a happy 50th birthday! I got the chance to meet Suebob at a retreat last year, and she is QUALITY PEOPLE. Probably one of the most supportive and genuine people in the blogosphere. She spent the last 50 days leading up to her big day blogging about a different charity each day. (See above about QUALITY PEOPLE). You can check out her entries . . .
that’s what HE said {father’s day edition}
Here are some great writings on fatherhood from the interwebs. Grab some tissues . . . Jaydn’s First Words A newly adopted dad hears his daughter say DADDY for the first time. A Father(less) Day A father reflects on father’s day and his estrangement from his own father A letter to my dad, very much . . .
that’s what she said (6.11.11)
Some good reads on the web this week. Click on the title to read the whole thing. Aiming to be a B+ by Sarah at Whoorl “Friday evening, dinner table. Sarah: Wito, how was preschool today? Wito: It was fun! We played with dinosaurs and…(Sarah’s brain: OMG OMG IS THAT PASTA SAUCE ALL OVER HIS FINGERTIPS? HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET THAT MUCH PASTA SAUCE ON THE HANDS WHEN USING AN EATING UTENSIL? HE IS GOING TO WIPE HIS HANDS ALL OVER THE NEW DINING CHAIRS, ISN’T HE? OH, THERE WENT . . .
that’s what SHE said
Here are some of things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets – click on the title to read the whole thing). Unreasonable from Claudia at My fascinating life “They got angry and frustrated at me for cleaning cat vomit off the floor. They didn't want me to get out the cleaning kit; they wanted food and they wanted it right then. My selfish insistence on getting the puke cleaned up rather than putting their highchairs in the middle of the goopy brown . . .
that’s what SHE said: memorial day edition
Happy Memorial Day! Here are some of things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets – click on the title to read the whole thing). Where Mommyhood Meets Martyrdom from MamaDojo “It took me awhile to figure out why, exactly, I insisted on making things harder than they are. I guess it’s because I observed that no one ever showers you with praise for “Things are fine.” Maybe if I didn’t make a big production out of motherhood, people would think I . . .
that’s what SHE said | 5.15.11
Here are some posts I enjoyed this week: PajamaJeans Are Here For Your Equal Opportunity Comfort from moxiebird This post made me laugh. I may or may not have a pair of these that I wear just to bed. And occasionally to Target. My Core from The Extraordinary Ordinary A post about ambivalence. I can relate. Or not. Cutting the social media fat from Motherhood Uncensored I need to do this. Adoption Misconceptions from Peter's Cross . . .
that’s what SHE said: Mother’s Day edition
Happy Mother’s Day! Today I’m linking up posts that I think deal in some of the universal aspects of being a mom. Then and now from Is There Any Mommy Out There? Stacy describes the difference between kid number 1 and kid number 4. The Great Confession from Amalah One of my favorite bloggers gives in to the minivan. I confess to some shaudenfraude while reading this. Dear Mom. I totally get it. Love Me. from Motherhood Uncensored It’s amazing how the . . .
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