This was an original post for LA Moms Blog on January 27, 2009. SV Moms Group was acquired by Technorati so I post my archives here on Fridays. Growing up as a white American woman, I never felt the slights or benefits of racial or sexist discrimination, even if they were … [Read more...]
When Extraordinary Is Ordinary
A few weeks ago I was on the phone with MomHOP, going over my upcoming schedule and talking about when I would finally be able to relax. "I have a wedding coming up, and then I can relax." "Oh, but the next weekend I'm throwing the kids' birthday party. After that I can … [Read more...]
The Harder They Fall
Sigh. So it figures that the first time I try an ambitious exercise after hurting my back and shoulder - as ambitious as a leisurely bike ride with Kyle - I fall and jack up the whole thing. I was more worried about Kyle than myself, of course, and that is what I told him … [Read more...]
Fresh Air Fund Hosts Needed In New England
Oh, you guys. The Fresh Air Fund outreach coordinator emailed me about this campaign - they are trying to get people to host children for two weeks this summer in any of the 13 New England states. This video kills me. They take kids who are growing up in the city and place … [Read more...]
From the Archives: Ambushed
A special old post reborn for Pregnancy Awareness Month, I wrote and posted this little ditty on February 22, 2005. The Skinny Scoop is polling women this month about their opinions on birthing classes. Have you taken a birthing class? Then you might remember the revelations I … [Read more...]