We found a shoe car today. … [Read more...]
Real Men of Attachment Parenting: Immersed in Deaf Culture
May 10, 2013 | 3 Comments
From his wife... This is Chuck...he was a pretty hard core type of guy before Sloane came along. She tempered him and tests his temper, but he does so much to make her life great. He supported me through our unplanned pregnancy, home birth, and nursing her for 3 years. He changed diapers and does everything "good" dads do (Princess balls, baby/toddler wearing, park adventures, and "getting beautified" by her), but he takes one extra step that most dads are never confronted with. He is … [Read more...]
The Great Gatsby
May 9, 2013 | 5 Comments
One of my favorite books is The Great Gatsby. Our freshman year of high school, my friend Danielle and I stayed home one Friday night, just to finish the book together. When she read the last page, we looked at each other as if we were gypped. “That’s it!?” We exclaimed. “What a horrible ending!” Danielle then threw the book and we put our pajamas on, feeling we had wasted the evening. Slowly, as we discussed the book that evening and in class the following Monday, we started to … [Read more...]
What does Nancy Grace’s Torso Look Like?
May 8, 2013 | 2 Comments
Happyplace.com came out with an article today with accompanying video that pointed out that Nancy Grace and Ashleigh Banfield were corresponding via satellite...next to each other in the same parking lot. How awesome is that? Most questioned why they didn’t just seat the two anchors side-by-side. Where is the fun in that? Although, I suppose they do have a point. Before I took my TV sabbatical, I did watch Nancy Grace over the years. The more I think about it, I can’t remember … [Read more...]
Things That Make You Scratch Your Head- Caption This.
May 8, 2013 | 6 Comments
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Brian took this picture when passing a bus stop the other day. I love LA. Alright, I think this man and his torso need a caption. Who wants to caption this? … [Read more...]
Clean Water For the First Time
May 8, 2013 | 4 Comments
I wanted to share this letter written by Sister Donna to Waves for Water. This trip taken by Jack Rose of Waves for Water would not have been possible without your donations. Read this and know you made it happen. December 17,2012 Dear Waves for Water, What a blessed thing happened when Jack Rose came in a world-wind trip to Ethiopia and Heartland. No idle tourist is he, not a beat or step in any direction except one, the bringing of, teaching about, workshop for, and installation of … [Read more...]
We’re Done Having Kids
May 7, 2013 | 6 Comments
When Brian had his vasectomy, we had so many people feel obligated to chime in about how much we would regret it. Some of their reasoning was a bit too morbid to even be amusing: You’re so young! I’m old enough to know I’d like to reach my golden years. What if something happens to your family/child? I am not even going to entertain that possibility. You can’t replace human beings/family members/children. It doesn't work like that. What if you … [Read more...]
The Attack of the Right-Winged Body Snatchers
May 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Internal monologue after seeing this still image: A picture is worth a thousand words. Did anyone actually see this segment? Is it possible these men defended women and questioned the point of such an irrelevant study? Has someone taken over my body? Am I seriously defending Fox News right now? Good Lord...that benefit of the doubt and being less critical craziness is getting to my head. This makes life so much more complicated. I am going to turn on my Roomba and make myself a sandwich. … [Read more...]
Public Sign Holds Hidden Message Only Children Can See
May 6, 2013 | 7 Comments
Did you hear about this Spanish organization for abused children that found a way to hide its message from adults while still reaching at-risk youth? Do you think the hidden message will be effective? … [Read more...]
It’s Been a Watershed Breastfeeding Year
May 6, 2013 | 4 Comments
It was two years ago today, exactly, that I was having brunch in northern California with Brian, the kids, and my parents. I almost forgot about that Friday morning, until my dad brought it up to me the other day. Aram was two years old and was still occasionally breastfed during the day. He asked to nurse at the restaurant and I placed him on my lap and began to breastfeed him. The people at the table looked over, more, it seemed, out of curiosity than contempt. That is when my mom (a … [Read more...]
