I have two little boys asleep upstairs. They are small enough to still hold my hand in parking lots and say "I love you" unabashedly. They are wild and loud and energetic, yet possess a certain pensive quality that sneaks out when they are reading or daydreaming. They are both … [Read more...] about The Media Lacks Compassion (and Sense!) When It Comes to Steubenville
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Shot@Life 28 Days of Impact – Fort Portal, Uganda
He seemed a tish unsure, not in a reticent manner, rather he was shy, I think. He smiled easily and held the little boy’s hand ever so tightly, so as not to let him wander into what was becoming quite a crowd. He was tidy and polite, as was the boy. The boy had pinch worthy … [Read more...] about Shot@Life 28 Days of Impact – Fort Portal, Uganda
I’m Voting for Obama: In Pictures
Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday
The picture is blurry, but our goals are clear. Protect women's health, rights, privacy, safety, and dignity. … [Read more...] about Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday
Invisalign…Worth it for my vanity?
I have never felt beautiful. I don't wallow in self pity or anything but I have always regarded other women as prettier than me. I, like so many women, focus on my blemishes and jiggly spots. It's hard to see my good traits and it's hard to look at myself … [Read more...] about Invisalign…Worth it for my vanity?
Confidence Lost
I was a haggard mess on Sunday. I had been pruning and planting flowers and was covered in more dirt than this body is accustomed to. I had plans to shower before Deal's soccer game when a neighbor popped over to tell us that his water was brown. Then I saw the city … [Read more...] about Confidence Lost
Causing a Stir
I've been up to my usual stirring and whirring at Cafe Mom's The Stir. Here are links to some of my recent posts. If you read the comments, you'll see that I have a lot of haters. I'm OK with that. What really strikes are the paucity of comments on my post about healthcare. … [Read more...] about Causing a Stir