Kid 1 has had several friends who have had birthdays recently. We dutifully buy presents, attend, eat mediocre young-child-party food, get "treat bags" full of cheap crap made in China which breaks/disappears within moments of getting it, and go home again totally over stimulated with way too much sugar in our systems. As a result, … Continue reading Happy Special Day to You!
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a Book & other things I’m NOT going to do
The other night I was talking with my husband and I mentioned that sometimes it felt like I'm the only person on WordPress who hasn't published a book, or is trying to publish a book, or is trying to sell their book, or is trying to work on a book. He looked up from what … Continue reading a Book & other things I’m NOT going to do
Twisted Spoons
Being raised a Christian Scientist meant always being on guard against Mortal Mind, Mental Malpractice, Error, False Evidence Appearing Real, and a number of other "sneaky" things which could come in and attempt to "cloud our mirrors" (people are reflections of God, and clouded mirrors distort this image). If we were not feeling well it … Continue reading Twisted Spoons
it can be lonely being out
Although I was "out" to my husband as a former-CS-turned-possibly-atheist I still wasn't "out" to my family and friends. They suspected I was "lapsed" - after all, I'd had a c-section and the kids had a pediatrician, but they continued (and many of them continue) to believe that on Big Important Issues I would turn … Continue reading it can be lonely being out
my path away from CS
Growing up a Christian Scientist I often felt isolated from the rest of society. I didn't go to the doctor, or take medication. I went to church every Sunday, and often on Wednesdays as well. I wasn't "saved" or "born again" or even baptized. I hadn't "found Jesus" or taken Communion classes. I didn't go … Continue reading my path away from CS
striking a balance
I wrote this some time ago and there never seemed to be an appropriate time to share. I found there is/was an unhealthy focus and emphasis on "natural" childbirth within the CS movement. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with "natural" but "natural" is not inherently safer, nor should people be judged by the choices … Continue reading striking a balance
I’m not Failing, I’m Accomplishing Slowly.
The blog over at ThePregnantChicken.com has an awesome piece entitled Why You're Never Failing as a Mother (it is fabulous and I highly recommend reading it). It dovetails nicely with the image making the rounds on my facebook feed: It also reminded me of a conversation I had at the kid's play date this morning. … Continue reading I’m not Failing, I’m Accomplishing Slowly.
kind-ism 