assuredly uninsurable
I've been wanting to write about healthcare reform for a while now. I feel really passionate about it, but I have so much to say that I end up getting overwhelmed and then say nothing. I've also been a little hesitant on what to say and how to say it, because it is such a divisive and polarized political issue. I know my views are sure to tick a few people off. But my unwillingness to choose a side in the conservative/liberal identification game, along with my tendency to blather on about my . . .
Racism and Sunburns: Lessons from Skippygate
It seems like every major news outlet has been weighing in on the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Gates. Someone observed Gates trying to break into his home (having lost his keys), the police were called, tensions mounted, and he was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace. Now, the question on everyone’s minds: Was Gates a victim of racial profiling?As usual, the answers to this question seem widely polarized and subjective. For some, this incidence sparks anger and resentment, and . . .
Christians Behaving Badly
It's been a tough week for Christians in the PR department. Or, as my husband says, "There is a run on crazy right now". A man murdered a doctor because he performs abortions, and cited God as his authority. Miss California, the spokeswoman for traditional family values, does a press tour defending racy topless photos as harmless, while gloating about Prop 8 being upheld. Pious Mel Gibson knocked up his girlfriend while still married. And Spencer Pratt gave everyone a theology lesson when he . . .
Pro-Lifers, Make Yourself Useful
There has been quite a bit of press this week about the abortion debate. It prompted me to write this article over at Conversant Life, suggesting the Pro-Life Movement re-think their tactics. I would love to start a dialogue on how those who oppose abortion can use that energy in useful ways. Have a look, leave a comment, and let me know what you think. . . .
spoke too soon
I haven't had a lot of energy to blog lately, and more than a lack of time, it's really been trying to avoid talking endlessly about breastfeeding on my blog. I mean, I do realize that most people are not sitting around waiting to read a story about nursing, much less wanting to hear about things like engorgement or proper latching or leakage. Trouble is, this is leaving me very little to blog about. Because somehow, in the last two weeks, it seems to be the only thing I am doing or thinking . . .
This is an outrage!! (white people problems)
The other day, a letter came home from my son's preschool urging the parents to take action. The title of the letter was "This is an outrage!!". I was pretty curious to read it, since they rarely send non-preschool related letters home. What on earth could be so big a deal?As it turns out: suburban parking. My son's school is in a really nice, very expensive area of Orange County. (We do not live in this neighborhood). Apparently there is a city ordinance proprosed that everyone is up in arms . . .
Teaching Tolerance
Last night the news covered the story of an 11-year-old who committed suicide due to relentless bullying about his sexual orientation. Again - he was ELEVEN YEARS OLD. The news program I watched featured a myriad of resources for parents of children who might be bullied. But for me, I think this is a wake-up call to ALL parents, to make sure that our children are not the ones committing acts of bullying and hate to other children. From what I gathered watching the news, a majority of the . . .
Everyone loves a pregnant woman (but kids we could do without)
I've been noticing something funny lately. There have been more and more situations this month (thanks to having an amazingly hands-on husband) where I have been running errands or grabbing coffee by myself instead of with two kids in tow. And you know . . . it is truly incredible how nice people are to me when they see that I am pregnant. Chivalry is NOT dead. It is just reserved for the really, really big-bellied. I have people constantly opening doors for me, smiling and saying . . .
Fear Not
It's election night. Facebook is abuzz with people leaving their commentary on Obama's win, and here are some quotes from friends who were obviously looking for a different outcome:"I am moving out of the country""I am about to drive off a cliff""Come quickly, Lord Jesus""I feel like the floodgates of war have just been unlocked""I am buying a gun tomorrow""I hope American doesn't implode""I am fearful of things to come"Oh boy.Sorry to call you out, my dear Facebook friends. I'm sure you didn't . . .
Can We Still Be Pro-Life on November 5th?
It's an election year, and passions and opinions about the abortion debate are at an all-time high. People are extremely vocal about their views on protecting the unborn. In fact, it seems to be, for many, the single-most important factor in deciding who to vote for.I am pro-life, and I think all this conviction is great. But I wonder what it will look like on November 5th? Will we be as "pro-life" once the vote is cast? Where will all this energy go? Once the pro-life political email forwards . . .
- Newer Posts
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Older Posts