I grew up in an age of television without remote controls or cable. I remember when the television was an actual piece of furniture. Like many families back in the day, my dad came home from work and tuned in to the news. No one really monitored what flashed across the screen … [Read more...] about Western Media Fails Us
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Giving. Thanks.
Today I am thankful for resting my head in cozy bed with a supportive husband to nestle into. I'm thankful for Bird and Deal, two extraordinary boys who add glitter to my sometimes tarnished soul. I'm thankful for Lark, our furry rescue reminder of unconditional love. I'm … [Read more...] about Giving. Thanks.
A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
Congratulations, America! You've just jaded a new generation of pint-sized doubters and skeptics! When my sons woke up this morning they proclaimed it was a glorious day...not because of election results, for we are not feeling so glorious about that. They were raising their … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
My Son Wants to Be Kim Kardashian When He Grows Up
My son asked me how Kim Kardashian got rich and famous. I didn't really know what to say. The answer is both simple and complex. She has a raging mom who pushed her daughters into the limelight. The family searches to overcompensate for some sort of emotional cocktail of … [Read more...] about My Son Wants to Be Kim Kardashian When He Grows Up
My Brush With Conceal & Carry
I had my first experience with conceal and carry yesterday. I took my sons out for lunch before heading to the Museum of Life and Science, a family favorite since the boys were babies. We were indulging in some unhealthy fare to carry on our celebration of a lazy, unscheduled … [Read more...] about My Brush With Conceal & Carry
A Broken Child is Worse Than Our Broken System
I don't care as much about a broken system as I care about the broken children. The fact that we question who deserves to be helped is plain heartless, ugly, and shameful. It's not just insulting, it's inhumane. Don't get me started on how ungodly it is. Let's be clear … [Read more...] about A Broken Child is Worse Than Our Broken System
#BringBackOurGirls
Paradoxically, they are and are not "our girls." It's easy and natural to want to fold them into our open arms and caress them as our own. Yet we sit perched atop privilege and can utter they are our girls with nary a smidge of reality behind it. As Americans, we lack often lack … [Read more...] about #BringBackOurGirls