Journey to Global Community
books on homosexualityHappy Sunday! Here are some of my picks for children's and adult books educating and celebrating same-sex relationships.Children's Books covering the topic of LGBT families (but also some touch on the topic of interracial families and adoption). <3 Gay Christian Reading: Strengthen or Evolve: Debate and Counterpoint Reading: books on homosexuality … [Read more...]
We arrive home from Palm Springs, and within minutes I hear the hair clippers. Then this emerges: Brian: Silent and straightfaced. Me: "Your mohawk is crooked." Brian turns around and goes back in the bathroom where I hear the clippers go on again. Brian: "Fine, but I'm keeping the mustache!" Me: "Quick, grab me some peroxide and hairspray!" Brian: "Why?" Me: "I need to make sure I am a good Loni Anderson to your Burt Reynolds." Brian turns around again and the … [Read more...]
I posted the photo above yesterday on the blog Facebook page, and it was the first time I could visibly see the number of “likes” of the page drop within seconds. I’ll give the people who were offended some credit, because they went quietly without any “I’m leaving” announcement (I still don’t understand the point of that. Not every facebook page is going to be one you decide is right to follow. Just unlike the page, don’t make it a big production when you exit.) It has been on … [Read more...]
My husband gives me the oddest compliments that make me smile and woo me all over again. Last night: Brian: “You would have been a great lawyer.” Me: “Aw, thank you...” Brian: “You remind me of this guy.” Points to the TV where I see this guy: (Prosecuter for the Jodi Arias case reaming the ridiculous psychologist on the stand.) Me: “That was best compliment I think you’ve ever given me.” What was the best compliment you have ever received by your … [Read more...]
When I returned from my month long African adventure, I hadn’t seen Brian in over two weeks. We were still talking about our spa and massage experiences in South Africa and so I had (what I thought was) a genius idea to do home massages. Affordable and fun...or so I thought. I bought special oil, we put on Skyfall, and I gave Brian a full-body massage for the entire movie. Brian returned the favor later that night. Awesome, right? Well, it probably would have been if we were trained … [Read more...]
The divorce rate in America is hard to get a good estimate of because some states don’t disclose their divorce rates (including California, rumored to be among the highest in divorces). It is estimated that 34-55% of all US marriages end in divorce. Even on the low end the numbers are not very cheery. People who “attachment parent” have been accused of causing divorce due to their lifestyle. I am assuming the estimated statistic above is not made up of solely AP … [Read more...]
Well, it happened. Brian had his first interview. We received an email a few weeks ago for an interview request. What made us excited was it wasn’t for me, it was for Brian! They wanted to get his views on AP. This is the first time anyone has ever asked to talk to him about it. “It’s about damn time!” Brian said. I agreed. We were excited and said yes before we had time to really let it sink in. Here is the thing: Brian has a fear of interviews or … [Read more...]
My parents have been married for over 40 years. And not a lukewarm relationship- people who don't know them often ask if they are newlyweds due to the way that act towards each other To my Favorite, People always ask your Mom and I what is our secret to such a strong, loving marriage when they watch the way we love and interact with each other, and then find out later that we have been married for over 40 years. People are mistaken when they think you stop falling in love when you … [Read more...]
This is a guest post for iamnotthebabysitter.com. We encourage voices of all mothers on the topics discussed on this blog. The views and opinions may not be those of iamnotthebabysitter.com, but we encourage and welcome respectful debate and the opinions of all mothers. I’ll tell you right up front that this topic is one that my husband and I don’t agree on. We have come to a meeting of the minds, per se – a decision we both can live with. However, I am waiting to see what … [Read more...]
Brian requested that I write a post about sex because it bugs him that the majority of society doesn’t understand “attachment parenting” and makes assumptions about the sex lives of the parents who practice attachment parenting. When I starting writing this post, I questioned: Why would other people feel it is in their place to comment on other’s sex lives when they know nothing about it? I believe that the madonna-whore complex that we suffer from here in the West supports a … [Read more...]
Our hope is that people will get a chance to see a family that may look a little different, but is as close and loving as a family that meets the stereotypical ideal. It is time to break barriers, stop making assumptions, and realize that families come in all different shapes and sizes and can still define the term. Find Out More ››
