November 2008
November 30, 2008
VBAC question
This was left as a comment today on a post from last year: Cesareans up, surrender down. I don't have the experience to answer this, but I'm guessing some readers out there have some information/suggestions/encouragement/resources to share: With my first son I HAD to have a c-section because I had...1:51 PM in Birth | Permalink | Comments (28)
Elisabeth Elliot on Sunday mornings
Have you ever felt a discrepancy between the hecticness of getting the family ready for church and the fact that you are all preparing for worship? Ever felt guilty or faulted yourself for being unspiritual? Maybe we just need to remember how much God understands and loves us. Shift our...6:56 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (2)
November 29, 2008
Christmas in public schools? Yes, we can!
My article in the 11/30 Purcellville Gazette: Close to Home By Barbara Curtis Christmas in school? Yes, we can. Several years ago, my daughter's teacher gave this assignment: Make holiday posters. Only one guideline: No religion allowed. I guess it wouldn't be Christmas without the fear of a lawsuit, would...1:16 PM in Christmas | Permalink | Comments (1)
Advent hymns
I love hymns. I love the intelligence and the poetry. I love the way they give melody to our theology, voice to the longings of our hearts, and specific praise to Our Creator. People often ask how our family produced so many good singers. My answer: in the formative years,...12:35 PM in Advent, Christmas, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 28, 2008
Thanksgiving 2008 - our family portrait
Each Thanksgiving, my dear family indulges me in taking a family picture. I started out five years ago by learning to use the timer feature on my camera, setting the camera on a rickety stepladder, hitting the right buttons, then making a mad dash to join the family. The only...10:39 PM in Family, My life, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (11)
Advent books, music, calendar, puzzle - for grownups and kids
This round-up of Advent resources contains some real gems. I was stunned when Jennifer brought us dinner last week and gave us a copy of Jotham's Journey as I had wanted a copy for some time but they were so hard to come by that used copies were going for...9:18 PM in Advent, Christmas | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving greetings from Momma and Papa C
It's 7:20. My turkey is stuffed and in the roaster and I'm on my way to get everyone up for Mass. Please pray for Tripp today. He has been very uncomfortable, but was doing better last night. This will be a big day for him. Click below for our Thanksgiving...7:20 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (1)
Thanks for what I never had
This ran last week in the Purcellville Gazette, where I write biweekly: Giving Thanks for All I Never Had This year I won't be thanking God for all my blessings, but for all the things I haven't had: I'm grateful for the full refrigerator we never had in my childhood,...6:50 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (3)
November 26, 2008
Thanksgiving - our traditions
I never liked Thanksgiving growing up. I grew up in a home where Bloody Marys for the adults began a day of nonstop drinking, arguing, and possibly a fight tumbling out the front door and onto the lawn. It was a day I didn't look forward to. A lot of...5:38 PM in Family, My life, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (4)
Advent begins Sunday November 30
My suggestion: skip shopping Friday. I'm going to get up early and start blogging Advent. Remember when I said we can turn away from our disappointment with the election and focus on building more richness into our families and the heritage we are building in those God entrusted to our...11:36 AM in Advent | Permalink | Comments (3)
Glow-in-the-dark pajama boys
Okay, like many moms I have a weakness for dressing strings of boys alike. Only now that they're older, I try to confine my efforts to pajamas and Christmas sweaters. How cool to find these glow-in-the-dark dinosaur blanket sleepers at Target all the way up to size 16/18. The...11:24 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (6)
Thanksgiving Bible verses
1 Chronicles 29:11-13 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you...10:07 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (1)
Thanksgiving: Make It Real for Your Children
Make the First Thanksgiving Real to Your Children Barbara Curtis Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer I'd stuffed many a turkey before I really understood Thanksgiving. Oh sure, I knew we were supposed to be thankful, and once I became a Christian I knew who we were thanking. But it wasn't 'til...8:42 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thanksgiving quotes
The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving. ~H.U. Westermayer So once in every year we throng Upon a day apart, To praise the Lord with feast and song In thankfulness of heart....8:29 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 25, 2008
Brining your Thanksgiving turkey
The first Thanksgiving after I started blogging, we had a discussion here at MommyLife on how people cooked their turkeys. You may have a tried and true method, but if you're still trying to perfect your Thanksgiving dinner, you might want to glance at Your Turkey Experience - especially the...9:27 PM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (12)
November 24, 2008
Adoption - the spiritual and practical journey
Good News: Focus on the Family Helps to Find Homes for Colorado's Kids Nearly 250 families initiate the adoption process. by Jennifer Mesko About 1,300 people flooded into New Life Church in Colorado Springs on Saturday. Their mission: To learn more about the 700 kids in Colorado's foster care system...7:12 PM in Adoption | Permalink | Comments (6)
November 22, 2008
The difference a century makes
From my Inbox: THE YEAR 1908 One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1908 : ************ ********* ********* ****** The average life expectancy was 47 years. Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of the...8:32 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (3)
Campaign for Human Development - 2nd collection 11/23 - MORE FACTS
Several people have emailed me or left a comment regarding the Bishops' Statement regarding CCHD - a response to Richard John Neuhaus's abbreviated expose on the (Catholic) Campaign for Human Development - and why we might want to choose other avenues for giving, because of its ties to ACORN. The...2:03 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues | Permalink | Comments (6)
November 21, 2008
Curtis family reunion tonight - thanks to all for your kindness!
Took Tripp to the doctor today. Also getting ready for Ben, Zach, and Sophia to come home from college. With Matt home again, this means Tripp and I will have nine of our children under our roof for a week - which hasn't happened for a few years. Yippee! Which...4:16 PM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (6)
Catholics: Campaign for Human Development second collection 11/23 - Just Say No
Our envelope boxes have envelopes for the second collection this Sunday for an organization euphemistically named the Campaign for Human Development. Before giving, please read this excerpt from Obama and the Bishops by Richard John Neuhaus, editor of First Things. When you consider the corruption and partisanship revealed in ACORN...3:51 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Joy Behar: homeschool kids "demented"
Do people actually watch these wacko women? I'd say it's Joy Behar who's demented. To think she makes big bucks - and that people tune in - and that the audience laughs with gusto. So much for tolerance. . . ....7:54 AM in Homeschooling, Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (16)
November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving reader: Pilgrim Boy
One of my favorite books when my children were growing up is A Beka's Pilgrim Boy. In early reader chapter-book format, it tells the story of the Pilgrims from the time they left England for Leyden, Holland through the journey on the Mayflower to Plymouth Rock. There are used copies...1:41 PM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Zogby: How Obama Got Elected - and me on where we're going
Food for thought: Zogby Poll 512 Obama Voters 11/13/08-11/15/08 MOE +/- 4.4 points 97.1% High School Graduate or higher, 55% College Graduates Results to 12 simple Multiple Choice Questions 57.4% could NOT correctly say which party controls congress (50/50 shot just by guessing) 71.8% could NOT correctly say Joe Biden...7:50 AM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (11)
November 18, 2008
Tripp is home
Is is 3:30 already? Like many of you. I'm wondering where the day has gone. Things I am grateful for: *our finding this lovely house to rent - with the master bedroom on the first floor since Tripp cannot negotiate steps right now. * a fireplace in our bedroom. I...3:06 PM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (15)
November 17, 2008
Tripp coming home today to finish his recovery
Just a quick note to say how grateful I am for all the prayers, encouragement, and practical help that is being showered on our family. As those who've been through the past two months with me know, last week I was really nearing the end of my rope. With five...9:48 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (15)
Elisabeth Elliot: Christians and suffering
The World Must Be Shown When Jesus was speaking with His disciples before His crucifixion, He gave them His parting gift: peace such as the world can never give. But He went on immediately to say, "Set your troubled hearts at rest and banish your fears.... I shall not...9:25 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
November 14, 2008
Putting on a jacket - your toddler can do it herself!
When I was a Montessori teacher, my assistant and I simply could not put on jackets for 25 preschoolers (if that seems like a high student/teacher ratio, that's because the Montessori method works so well and creates such independent learners that one teacher can have 25 preschoolers working in small...11:25 PM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Mothering, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (9)
Thanksgiving: pass it on
This article appeared in Focus on the Family magazine in 2000 Thanksgiving: The Whole Story by Barbara Curtis Ever hear the story about the young bride who caused a stir when her new husband found her preparing their first Thanksgiving turkey by cutting it in half? "That's how Mama always...5:04 PM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (2)
Help is on the way
Barbara, Like so many others, I am praying for you. Have been looking for opportunities to bless those around me since I can't run next door to your house and take care of you and your family. May the Lord fill you with hope and strength...and perfect peace. Much love!...5:51 AM in My life | Permalink | Comments (4)
November 13, 2008
Thanksgiving hymns
First of all, I have to admit I am prejudiced when it comes to hymns. Praise songs are okay, but to me they seem more based on feelings. Hymns have feelings too ;) - but they are so packed with the tenets of our faith that for me they pack...10:38 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (5)
Thanksgiving cards - make your own!
Why not Thanksgiving cards this year? Our family has sometimes sent them instead of Christmas cards. This year Dayspring and Leanin' Tree are the only affordable boxed Thanksgiving cards I found online. But you could ask one of your children to design a Thanksgiving card, make your own greeting...10:24 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (2)
Thanksgiving: kids and cranberry sauce - a great mix!
And now, on to a holiday that since I became a Christian means so much more! Rather than do a long post, I'll be dishing (no pun intended) ideas out here and there over the next couple weeks. But you need to know, I'm no Martha Stewart - just...10:14 AM in Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (1)
On my mind today
While I still am monitoring the big picture - disturbing political, disastrous economic and threatening international news - I have decided to give it all a rest at MommyLife for this season. I had a long talk with Greta last night and she suggested that with all the stress I...9:38 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (15)
November 12, 2008
Tripp update
I'm sorry. I was so depressed yesterday that I was unable to blog about what is going on with Tripp. All I could do was blog some not-so-personal -- but I hope helpful -- entries. And it was Veterans Day, so there were certainly things that needed to be said....3:11 PM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (50)
Catholic Bishops will confront Obama on abortion
Catholic bishops will fight Obama on abortion By RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer BALTIMORE (AP) -- The nation's Roman Catholic bishops vowed Tuesday to forcefully confront the Obama administration over its support for abortion rights, saying the church and religious freedom could be under attack in the new presidential administration....7:52 AM in Campaign 2008, Catholicism, Church Issues, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (8)
November 11, 2008
Veterans Day: A Soldier's Prayer
A Christian Confederate Soldier's Prayer (Anon - alleged to have been found on a CSA casualty at the Devil's Den, Gettysburg) I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do...4:33 PM in Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
Marine mother says thank a vet
This is a newspaper article written by a good friend of mine in California - a writer and mother of 6, whose oldest son is serving our country as a United States Marine - Marci Seither: Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Seither of Alta greets his brother, Mark, as he returns...4:06 PM in Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
The history of Veterans Day
American Minute for November 11th: The 11th hour of the 11TH DAY OF THE 11TH MONTH of 1918, World War I ended. Though the Armistice was signed at 5:00 AM, fighting continued till 11:00 AM, killing nearly 11,000 more men. In 1921, President Warren Harding had the remains of...3:45 PM in Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
The House I Live In
Maddy sang a solo - "The House I Live In" - for Loudoun Valley High's Veteran's Day program. You can see Sinatra sing it - and hear some beautiful lyrics - at 6:40 on the clip above. I've loved this song for a long time and suggested it as...12:08 PM in Holidays, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 10, 2008
Loudoun Veterans Day Celebration - November 11
[Update: Google is directing traffic to this outdated entry. For 2009, click here for information on tonight's celebration at Loudoun Valley High at 7] What? No school holiday on Veterans' Day? For those who've every wondered about Loudoun County Public Schools' unusual policy - are we dissing our vets? -...1:39 PM in Loudoun County, Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (5)
November 9, 2008
Washington Post: Down syndrome, adoption, and the Curtis Family :)
A Leap of Love Adoptions of Children With Down Syndrome Are on the Increase By Michael Alison Chandler Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, November 9, 2008; C01 Jonny and Madeleine, the eighth and ninth children in the Curtis family, were born 54 weeks apart but grew up in many ways...8:09 AM in Adoption, Down syndrome, Family | Permalink | Comments (17)
Tripp Update
Tripp's had his third surgery yesterday morning. I can't exactly say it went well or went badly. The orthopedic surgeon fillling in for Dr. K who is away accomplished what needed to be done. He found a pocket of fluid which was infected, cleaned the entire site, took cultures, and...7:14 AM in Family, Inspiration, My life | Permalink | Comments (14)
Post-election - for those whose hearts are heavy
A writer friend of mine from California left this as a comment, but I want to highlight it because it has relevance for everyone: I cried myself to sleep Tues. night after the election. I felt overwhelmed, betrayed, and fearful for my children's future. Yesterday a car pulled behind mine...6:23 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (7)
November 7, 2008
Solace for grieving pro-lifers
Theresa sent this from the Poor Clares of the U.K.. for Americans to ponder after the elections: I know that many of you have suffered a bereavement, the death of a dream. a sense of growing dismay and discouragement because values that you cherish are ignored and transgressed. Hold your...7:52 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (5)
Tripp in the hospital again - surgery tomorrow
Still struggling through the aftermath of Tripp's knee replacement surgery 9/23 and the infection which has complicated his healing, causing a second hospitalization/surgery, a week in a rehab and a third hospitalization. Since the third hospitalization, he's been home since October 18 in a rented hospital bed, with a PIC...1:56 PM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (31)
Down syndrome - a mistake or part of God's plan?
Babies Perfect and Imperfect by Amy Julia Becker Our daughter was born at 5:22 p.m. on December 30, 2005. Two hours later, a nurse called my husband out of the room. When he returned, he took my hand and said, "They think Penny has Down syndrome." As this news began...1:43 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
Top 10 most irritating phrases
1 - At the end of the day 2 - Fairly unique 3 - I personally 4 - At this moment in time 5 - With all due respect 6 - Absolutely 7 - It's a nightmare 8 - Shouldn't of 9 - 24/7 10 - It's not rocket science...12:51 PM in Culture | Permalink | Comments (17)
The Curtis Menfolk
As a PS to the Curtis Family circa 1993 pic below: Clare commented that the smiling faces gave it away. Don't know why we didn't think of that then. I remember Jonny had just come out of the hospital (he was in and out of surgery the first 14 months...8:59 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (2)
EE and me - on the still, small voice of God
I subscribe to Elisabeth Elliot daily devotions. Today's resonated with me, for I also love the story of Samuel as a little boy hearing God call his name - and wrote abotu it in Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room. I thought you might enjoy both: As a...7:49 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 6, 2008
The way we were
The Curtis Family circa 1992 Left to Right: Matt, Zach, Josh (leaning on his dad's shoulder) Sophia, Jonny, Me, and Ben Yes, if you ever see one of these dress-you-up-and-take-your-picture places, it's worth investing in that instead of overcooked hot dogs and cotton candy :)...12:51 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (6)
Churches and guilt - midweek service
Hi Barbara! I know you won't get to this until after the election but I wanted to ask you a question. My husband and I are not sure if the church we are currently in is healthy. Basically, and I'm being as vague as possible here, there is a mid-week...7:33 AM in Spiritual abuse | Permalink | Comments (15)
Double take kind of morning
I have a habit of waking up at the same time each morning - sometimes I don't even bother setting an alarm clock. I also have a habit of waking up a couple times during the night. I think it started 39 years ago when I was pregnant with Samantha...6:52 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (2)
Auditions for children 11/9 - Baltimore - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is scheduled for 16 performances at He Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore January 6-18. They are holding auditions for kids on Sunday, November 9: Does Your Child Want to Perform on Stage? Come out for the CCBB Kids Auditions this Sunday, Nov. 9! Local Children's Open Auditions...5:52 AM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 5, 2008
As we welcome President Obama
Friends, we have a new president. While he is not the president many of us wanted, he is the president God has allowed our country to choose. I'm an optimist, which means I see the silver lining in every cloud. Yes, I know that's trite, but the reason cliches have...12:19 AM in Campaign 2008, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (56)
November 4, 2008
Moms Rock the Vote 2008
[Send your picture to megamommy12(at)gmail(dot)com. Tell us where you're voting and anything else you want to share. If you didn't take a picture, but want to share your experience, please leave it in the comments - I invite your detailed descriptions.] Barbara, here are our photos. The first photo...7:11 AM in Campaign 2008, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (12)
Starbucks - free coffee of voters
Thanks, von!...7:06 AM in Campaign 2008, Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (1)
Serving a troubled world
Tripp sent this for a little perspective today: I think that's what makes us all so vulnerable. It is a hurting world and somehow Americans have been persuaded that we are entitled to be happy. That's never going to happen. But as someone who walked without Jesus for 38 years,...6:56 AM in Campaign 2008, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (3)
Color your own electoral college map - for kids and grownups
Click below to download and print your own maps to fill in tonight. Of course, with the way our Dinosaur Media rush to call the states, you may need an eraser. . ....6:25 AM in Campaign 2008, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)
Latest headlines - check Drudge
See Michelle Malkin's Obama's civilian security force: Billy club-wielding security guards at Philly polls You all know I'm trying to maintain a positive outlook. As I said, I want to accept gracefully the will of my fellow citizens, but like most conservatives I knew what was coming. If we...6:23 AM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Please pray for Tripp - again
Tripp has been making a good recovery. You could see from the picture for the movie drawing that he looks really rested and healthy. Friday he returned to work for the first time since 9/22 - just for a couple hours. He said his doctor okayed it. Then went back...6:20 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (8)
Palin cleared in Troopergate
Of course, we knew it was trumped up all along. . . . Report clears Palin in Alaska's Troopergate probe Nov 4, 3:14 AM (ET) By RACHEL D'ORO ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - This time, Gov. Sarah Palin can claim vindication against allegations that she abused her power in office by...6:14 AM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 3, 2008
Michelle Obama - what kind of First Lady is this?
They've done a good job of keeping Michelle under wraps during the campaign. I must say I shudder to think of her anger unleashed after the election - whether Obama wins or loses, I think we'll be tapping in to that part of her that truly believe that our country...9:58 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (4)
Come hell or high water - VOTE!
The media has done their best to suppress and depress the conservative vote. They've used polls to steer the results. They've packed their prose with descriptions of "gleeful" Democrats and "grim" Republicans. I don't know about you, but I'm not grim. I'm excited about voting. I've done my best to...9:28 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (4)
Washington Redskins hold key to election outcome
Yes, as Washingtonians are reminded around this time each election cycle, since 1936 our 'Skins have built a 17-1 record in determining the the presidential election. Here's how the Redskins Model works. If the Redskins win their last home game before the election, the incumbent party retains the White House....9:18 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (2)
Election Day - The wreckage left behind
Say Goodbye to America No matter who wins Tuesday America is going to be a different country. By Noel Sheppard November 3, 2008 When the sun rises on November 5, regardless of who the president-elect is, a more un-United States than has existed since the Civil War will wake to...9:07 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Michelle Obama on Barak
Yesterday in Columbus, Ohio: "He thinks he can really do anything -- he does. With his own power and will, he can fix it," she said, praising Obama for creating "one of the most powerful political organizations" in history, and for the other virtues of his campaign. With his own...7:56 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Praying for the election
From my Inbox: Prayer Guide for the Presidential Election Psalm 32:6-7 Pray that Christians will be motivated to pray faithfully for this election and that the Lord would deliver us from the wrong leaders.. Psalm 16:7-8 Pray that the Lord would give wise counsel and guidance to our next president....3:42 PM in Campaign 2008, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Palin skewers Obama's condemnation of coal industry
An informed electorate is an empowered electorate! Read all my campaign commentary here....3:35 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama's position on coal harms US, families
My dear friend Kari just wrote: Barbara, I know you're tired and ready to move on from the election. But PLEASE tell your readers about the tapes of Barak's plan for the coal industry. It is terribly frightening for thousands of families across this nation who depend upon coal for...3:17 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama wants to bankrupt coal industry
But what we gotta understand is that the majority of people voting for him are so determined it doesn't matter what news comes to light. Part of me wishes he would win so people could see the results. But the more sensible part of me knows we can't afford...3:11 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama's dangerous connections - Thou Shalt Not Mention
You have to pinch yourself - a Marxisant radical who all his life has been mentored by, sat at the feet of, worshipped with, befriended, endorsed the philosophy of, funded and been in turn funded, politically promoted and supported by a nexus comprising black power anti-white racists, Jew-haters, revolutionary...3:03 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (1)
Charlie Rose and Tom Brokaw admit media have sold us down the river
An informed electorate is an empowered electorate! Read all my campaign commentary here....2:40 PM in Campaign 2008, Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (2)
November 2, 2008
My life - ready for normal
The past four months have been so breathtakingly full: The Move Jonny's operation Seeing Sophia off to college Jonny's infection/hospitalization Kids starting school Tripp's knee replacement surgery Tripp's infection/multiple hospitalizations Matt coming home Plus the normal everyday "routine" of raising five kids temporarily single-handedly. Not to mention the Ongoing Crisis...7:52 PM in Campaign 2008, Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (9)
Momma Votes 2008 - pictures, please!
No matter what happens Tuesday, our blessings will continue. Our most important job just has a way of falling into our laps each day. I'm talking about our children. There are lots of mean people out there who will hate you for your politics. But on Tuesday let's not...4:23 PM in Campaign 2008, Homeschooling, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (5)
Family dinnerware - your recommendations, please
Still working through my email from the oldest - which means pre-election barrage :) Barbara, We are looking for a new set of dishes that we can use with our toddler. I would like to move our dishes to a drawer that my kids can access to put away dishes...2:08 PM in Montessori, Mothering, Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (16)
Elisabeth Elliot on "unanswered" prayers
I called them "unanswered" because I believe all prayers are answered - it's just that sometimes the answer is no, or not yet. The Rupture of Self Sometimes our prayers are for deliverance from conditions which are morally indispensable--that is, conditions which are absolutely necessary to our redemption. God does...12:25 PM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
November 1, 2008
The Kovacs Family - adoption encouragement
Have told you all lately how much I love you? I am so grateful for how you've rallied around and sent so many links for me to share. But tonight I tried a new strategy with my overflowing Inbox: beginning with the oldest - which is how I came up...10:52 PM in Adoption | Permalink | Comments (4)
Preschoolers: Writing instruments for little hands
Hey Barbara ; ) Hope you are doing well : ) I'm wondering if you have a favorite pick for writing utensils for little hands : ) I would love to hear your thoughts!!! thanks! Shawnda Here are several ideas. You could find these at any teacher supply store as...9:29 PM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (5)
Little Sarah Palin
Thanks, Ann - this really brightened my day!...5:04 PM in Campaign 2008, Humor | Permalink | Comments (5)
Palin tributes - song and pictures
Thanks to Ann, a link to The Sarah Palin Song: The Sarah Palin Song | Funny Jokes at JibJab And Carol at Parenting Freedom, has created a Palin Family Photo Album...3:21 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama and the politics of crowds
Interesting article from the Wall Street Journal 10/30 forwarded to me by several people and discussed by Rush and Laura this week: Obama and the Politics of Crowds The masses greeting the candidate on the trail are a sign of great unease. By FOUAD AJAMI There is something odd --...2:58 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama - his Communist heritage
For those unfamiliar with the term, a red-diaper baby is someone who grew up with communist/socialist/anti-American parents. From The American Thinker, via my friend Martha Sears and husband Tripp: Barack Obama: Red Diaper Baby By Andrew Walden The American Thinker, October 30 By now most of the American public has...2:50 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Eduardo Verastegui on abortion and Obama
Warning: this contains graphic abortion images. But I think we need to be reminded of the holocaust taking place - 3000 abortions each day in the US: More on Eduardo, who I met in person a year ago at a conference, and who shared with me the remarkable story of...2:29 PM in Campaign 2008, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Eduardo Verastegui's Dura Realidad
Warning: graphic images of abortion in the middle:...2:27 PM in Campaign 2008, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
McCain Health Care Plan - truth and lies
Obama has - what - eight times as much campaign money to try to spread misinformation lies about McCain's Health Care Plan. And I wouldn't expect our Dinosaur Media to sort through looking for truth. I thought of this when a reader said that though she felt McCain's health plan...1:55 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama tied to Kenya Muslim extremists
From the Washington Times, October 12: Obama's Kenya ghosts Mark Hyman About 50 parishioners were locked into the Assemblies of God church before it was set ablaze. They were mostly women and children. Those who tried to flee were hacked to death by machete-wielding members of a mob numbering 2,000....1:05 PM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
David Axelrod: The Wizard of Obama
Sometimes things aren't what they seem. Obama has had a slick campaign. The mastermind behind it all is David Axelrod, who ran the campaign for Deval Patrick. From The Wall Street Journal, October 17: The Axelrod Method By MATTHEW KAMINSKI A couple Januaries ago, the first African-American governor of...9:37 AM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (3)
Google Obama - the man behind the curtain
More info on this video I ran a couple days ago: Hi Barbara, Below is the list of links to simplify Obama searches - each in their own window. I was surprised at what I didn't know when I followed some of the links! Thanks for your great coverage! Chris...9:09 AM in Campaign 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)
