January 2009
January 31, 2009
Brother Sun, Sister Moon - must-see movie
This is a gem by Franco Zeferelli on the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Music by Donovan. I first saw it in a church basement during my wild and crazy days in San Francisco - long before I became a believer. There was a group of hippies who toured...11:51 PM in Catholicism, Inspiration, Movies | Permalink | Comments (2)
More thoughts on Ezzo and over-controlling parents
My recent posts on Ezzo and over-controlling parents don't sit well with moms who've had success with the Ezzo Program. Let me re-iterate a couple points: *Any program that teaches parents to be rigid and unyielding is - in my opinion - not a godly program. At 60, I have...2:31 PM in Babies, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (24)
Vintage prints - a child's day
I scanned these from a framed series of panels I picked up at a garage sale many, many years ago. They've been hanging in my kids' bathroom where they can look at them when they wash their hands or brush their teeth. Thought you might enjoy them too: Email...2:18 PM in Catholicism, Mothering, Nostalgia, Spiritual education | Permalink | Comments (4)
January 30, 2009
Christians, Catholics: Are you willing to be hated?
The other day I wrote about clashing with Catholics whose attachment to getting along with everyone made them upset with me for expressing opposition to the gay political agenda and Tripp for expressing his mistrust of Islamofascism. These Catholics took great pride in their "wide range" of friends, assuming/presuming that...8:50 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Down syndrome song - God Doesn't Make Mistakes
HT to Kimberlee at Pondered in My Heart Also, see my photo album: Our Little Extras: A Mother's Day Down syndrome celebration...6:20 PM in Disabilities, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (8)
Elisabeth Elliot: don't over-control your children
I'm going through older email today - which explains why so many entries :)Funny, but the first thing I read after the last entry on Ezzo and the danger of parents too intent on control was this admonition by Elisabeth Elliot on godly discipline. It's called Note to Fathers, but...12:41 PM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (0)
Growing Kids the Ezzo Way - no way!
Is anyone out there still using Babywise or Growing Kids God's Way? Have the Ezzos ever publicly acknowledged that with two daughters they just didn't have the experience to be dictating how EVERYONE should raise their children? In 1997, there was just a handful of us - including Rebecca Prewett...12:28 PM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (14)
VA Choose Life! license plates
From Virginia state Senator Peter Cuccinelli, who is sponsoring SB 801, our "Choose Life" license plate bill - oh, yeah, another area where the "pro-choice" crowd doesn't believe we should have a choice :)This bill has been passed once before, only to die with Mark Warner's veto in 2004. Then-Governor...9:28 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Dr. Dobson interviews Kurt Warner today
Dr. Dobson Praises Football Star Kurt Warner by Jennifer Mesko, editorChristian role model will play in Sunday's Super Bowl.Dr. James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, said he's really looking forward to this weekend's big football game. "The Super Bowl this year has an element to it...9:22 AM in Everyday Heroes, Inspiration, Marriage | Permalink | Comments (0)
Too many kids? What do YOU say? Guerilla Parenting #3
Carol at Parenting Freedom writes: Hi Barbara, You might have already posted something like this, but I was wondering if you could ask your readers to list their replies to people's comments about the number of children they have. For example, if a mother is expecting her sixth child, what...9:16 AM in Big families, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (17)
Dads and daughters - five great ideas
Tripp sent me this - from Fathers.com ACTION POINTS for Committed Dads ● Be active yourself! Modeling is one of the best ways to help your kids have a healthy lifestyle. (Is it time to renew any New Year's resolutions?) ● Plan a one-on-one father-daughter date during the next two...8:56 AM in Fathers, Girls | Permalink | Comments (0)
Loudoun Symphony - Free Family Concert 2/21
Great opportunity to broaden your children's horizons (See Head Start on the Arts) - and what a kid-friendly theme!Free Family Concert - "Pirates and Princesses"Featuring members of the Loudoun Ballet Company Saturday Feb 21, 4:00pm, Loudoun County HS, Leesburg (Snow date Feb 28, Stone Bridge HS, Ashburn) Rimsky-Korsakov: "The Sea...8:39 AM in Entertainment, Loudoun County, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
NBC rejects pro-life Super Bowl ad
Bookmark & ShareTo:From:Note: EmailFavoritesDiggDel.icio.usMySpaceGoogleFacebookLiveYahoo BuzzMore ...Bookmark & ShareTo:From:Note: EmailFavoritesDiggDel.icio.usMySpaceGoogleFacebookLiveYahoo BuzzMore ...Ironic - in light of my post yesterday on Common Sense Media's campaign to clean up NFL ads and the family-unfriendly ads we can expect during the SuperBowl: NBC Rejects Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad Educating Viewers on Obama and Abortionby Steven Ertelt...8:16 AM in Media Bias, Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Ten great reasons to have another child - Guerrilla Parenting #2
Reprinted with permission from Population Research Institute July 2, 2001 Volume 3/ Number 18 Dear Colleague: Scripture tells us that children are blessings from God. And so they are. But we live in an anti-natal age. The secular humanists have twisted the virtue of childbearing into the vice of...7:53 AM in | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 29, 2009
Suo Gan, Empire of the Sun, Christian Bale
It's the beautiful Welsh lullaby Suo Gan - lyrics here - which was used for the theme in Steven Spielberg's 1987 Empire of the Sun. If you haven't seen this compelling move - the story of a boy trying to survive on his own during the Japanese occupation of...8:14 PM in Movies, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Parents: what do you think of NFL advertising?
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the media and entertainment lives of kids and families. "We exist because media and entertainment profoundly impact the social, emotional, and physical development of our nation's children. As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, we provide trustworthy information and tools, as well as an...7:46 PM in Complaint Department | Permalink | Comments (2)
Guerrilla Parenting - winning the culture war, Part 1
I promised I would be rerunning some of my ideas on the one sure way we can win the culture wars. This is a series I call Guerrilla Parenting - and it kicks off with an article I wrote in 1999 which has been published in several pro-life, evangelical and...12:59 PM in Big families, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (7)
Your actions speak so loudly I can't hear what you're saying
Lately I've been struck by how easily manipulated people are by words. Obama says he wants bipartisanship - even goes and shakes Republican hands on Capitol Hill - but just continues his juggernaut unchanged in any way.We need to look at people's actions to see where their hearts lie -...11:02 AM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Republicans stand firm - no more pork disguised as stimulus
I whooped for joy this morning when I heard that despite Obama's schmoozing of congressional Republicans, not a single one voted for the "stimulus" package - which in truth will use our tax dollars for social-engineering programs and creation of government jobs and dependencies which Dems hope will keep them...10:50 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
FOCA - what you need to know, what you need to do now
From an email forwarded to me from Bob McConnell. This is long, but please at least skim it to see where the pro-life movement is headed. There is a lot of energy right now and the most important thing is clarity and unity. At the end is a list of...10:20 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
"So this abortion thing was pretty damn convenient for a guy."
Nothing beats the testimony of someone who's had a Damascus Road experience on abortion. Gary Graham, a Hollywood actor, comes out bold and strong: Flashpoint! A Woman's Right To Choose by Gary Graham I'm not a person filled with hate. I don't brew strong stomach acids when I hear/see things...9:59 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
Feminists for Life - call for writers
Call for writers! Feminists for Life is seeking volunteer writers for an upcoming issue of The American Feminist,® FFL's magazine. The issue will focus on raising kids cheap and will explore topics such as affordable prenatal care, childcare choices, food and nutrition, budget-friendly clothing and entertainment and economical education...9:41 AM in Pro-Life Issues, Writing | Permalink | Comments (1)
Loudoun County Public Schools: school closings?
*************Friday, December 17, 2010 Update!!!*************** No, this isn't the official site for LCPS school closing - this is just the most frequent blogger in Loudoun County - Megamom Barbara Curtis, mother of 12. But, since you asked, LCPS bus drivers were just informed that there will be a 2-hour...5:47 AM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 28, 2009
Purcellville Gazette - my 1/23 column
This ran the day after the March for Life. I usually publish every other week in the Purcellville Gazette - an opportunity for which I continue to be very grateful. Next column 2/6 Close to Home By Barbara Curtis Why I March for Life When it comes to walking a...10:05 PM in Current Affairs, My life, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Purcellville Gazette - my 1/16 column
Forgot to publish this here - we finally got our first snow yesterday! Close to Home By Barbara Curtis Where, oh where is OUR snow? When we moved to Virginia from California - 3000 miles, 12 days, 10 kids, 2 vehicles - my kids couldn't wait for snow. When neighbors...9:42 PM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (2)
Note to Catholics: on criticism in the pews
While I was prepared to keep an open mind about Obama, my definition of open-mindedness does not include letting my brains fall out as so many previously self-identified conservatives seem to have done. In just one week in office, Obama - while professing to seek bipartisanship - has thumbed...5:01 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues | Permalink | Comments (9)
Here's hope! How we will win the culture wars
This was a sign I spotted at the March for Life (and in case you're wondering what pro-lifers look like, you will find 476 other pictures I took here). These were brothers, but only part of a large family. I wish I'd gotten their names and I hope someone...4:15 PM in Big families, Current Affairs, Mothering, Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 27, 2009
Loudoun County Public Schools closed?
No, this isn't the official site for LCPS school closing - this is just the most frequent blogger in Loudoun County - Megamom Barbara Curtis, mother of 12.But, since you asked, LCPS has informed school bus drivers that they will not decide until 5:00 AM 12/17 whether schools will...10:42 PM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (2)
Planned Parenthood: "pro-choice" for abortion, "no choice" for doctors
Planned Parenthood, ACLU Sue over Rights of ConsciencePlanned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union are suing the government over rules that protect health care providers' freedom of conscience. The Department of Health and Human Services put the regulations in place last month to reinforce federal laws that protect doctors...7:06 PM in Obama Nation, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Maturing mom - love never stops growing
There's a lot you take for granted when you're a younger mother - like being around your children every day. And I'm thinking in retrospect that if we only realized how quickly those years go by and how different the other side of parenting, we'd never complain about the...9:08 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (7)
January 26, 2009
Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy
Maddy's always building her repertoire. Right now she's working on Fields of Gold - originally written and performed by Sting, but sung so much more movingly by Eva Cassidy. It's the kind of song that won't let you go:...7:16 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (5)
Japan's unPelosian response to economic woes: we need more kids!
Well. In contrast to Madame Pelosi's answer to our economic woes - get rid of the babies - Japan is responding to their own recession with more intelligence: TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Even before one reaches the front door of Canon's headquarters in Tokyo, one can sense the virtual stampede...12:41 PM in Current Affairs, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Add a MommyLife widget to your blog
Too busy to post every day? Need a way to add more dimension to your blog and better serve your readers? I've created a widget you can post in your sidebar which will present the latest headlines here at MommyLife. You can easily pick up the code and add...11:52 AM in Blogging, Current Affairs, Shameless self-promotion | Permalink | Comments (0)
Pelosi: more birth control will help the economy
PELOSI SAYS BIRTH CONTROL WILL HELP ECONOMY Sun Jan 25 2009 22:13:43 ET Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi boldly defended a move to add birth control funding to the new economic "stimulus" package, claiming "contraception will reduce costs to the states and to the federal government." Pelosi, the...11:34 AM in Continuing chaos, Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (11)
Pastor Luke Robinson at March for Life: Planned Parenthood black genocide
The 2007 March for Life was rocked by the rhetoric of a passionate African-American pastor named Luke Robinson. I did some research to find he pastors Quinn Chapel AME Church in Frederick, Maryland and I was able to find an audio clip.I am so thrilled that this year there is...10:54 AM in Obama Nation, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Franklin Park - Loudoun youth art show - call for entries
CALL FOR ENTRIES - YOUTH ART SHOW - FEBRUARY 2009 The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center will sponsor our 10th Annual Youth Art Show for preschool to high school aged students in Franklin Park at 36441 Blue Ridge View Lane in Purcellville. This year's suggested theme is "Creativity...10:48 AM in Art, Homeschooling, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Planned Parenthood receives bailout money for third world genocide
If this seems like a radical statement, you need a refresher course in Examining the Status Quo. As a counterculture person, I was taught to Question Authority. Right now, the massive Planned Parenthood machine - funded largely at taxpayer expense - is the Status Quo and it needs to be...8:01 AM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Supreme Court affirms child access to porn
Porn: Kid-Friendly, Supreme Court Approved Increasingly, children have access to computers over which their parents have no control-at schools, in neighbors' homes' their own homes, and in libraries. And there's certainly no guarantee that any of these computers will have filtering software-or, if they do, that it will be effective....7:56 AM in Continuing chaos, Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 24, 2009
March for Life 2009 - photos
Did you go to the March for Life? Then look for your family or group here. Did you wish you could attend the March for Life? Then take some time to feel like you were there. Do you think the pro-life movement is about angry, aging white men? Then you...11:30 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (20)
Be back soon
I am home for less than 24 hours following Maddy's and my trip to DC for the Blogs4Life conference and 2009 March for Life - as well as American Life League's Rock for Life conference, where I finally met Letitia Velaquez, received the 2009 Best Overall Pro-Life Blog award....10:37 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 21, 2009
Blogs for Life 2009
A wonderful day. Spoke to a MOPS group in Springfield this morning and met so many wonderful moms. Then drove home, packed and Tripp and I picked up Maddy after her exams so he could drop us off at the Metro station for our big trip to DC for all...6:29 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 20, 2009
MommyLife Blogiversary - #4
Celebrating a little late - My Blogiversary was January 15 - but my blog was kaput that day, an unusual occurrence thanks to the faithfulness of my BlogGuru who has overseen its behind-the-scenes for 3 1/2 of its 4 years (Thank you, King of Fools) When I started blogging in...10:25 PM in Blogging, My life | Permalink | Comments (15)
Rev. Lowery's benediction: racism's just as ugly on either side
I took the kids to see Bolt today - special Tuesday $2/seat in Fairfax - really liked it. I tried my best to avoid the Inauguration. Not because I don't wish Obama well - though I am extremely concerned about the future of America in his hands, especially given his...7:25 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (13)
Giant offering free antibiotics
You didn't pay for the germs. Why pay for the antibiotics? Free Antibiotics As part of our health and wellness initiative we're offering you and your family this special service. Starting January 2, 2009, and continuing through March 21, 2009, our pharmacy is offering you up to a 14-day supply...8:46 AM in Bargains, Health | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 19, 2009
Pro-life ad to air during Inauguration on BET
From Martha, a request that we pray for tomorrows events - and especially for this very special ad: According to the Financial Times, a 'Super Bowl' type audience is expected to tune in to coverage of the Inauguration of Barack Obama tomorrow. To mark this occasion, we are proud to...10:11 PM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (5)
Patsy Cline - Life's Railway to Heaven - Yukon Pass
Tripp sent this. I dunno. Maybe he has too much time on his hands. But I forgot how impressive Patsy Cline's voice was - especially in this starkly simple gospel song. Oh, and that train ride looks like a doozy too - kinda like the last 60 years for me:...9:18 PM in Inspiration, Music, My life | Permalink | Comments (1)
Reliant K: Mood Rings
Don't know what made me think of this song today - it's pretty old. I got such a kick out of hearing it for the first time. It probably helped that I had raised four teenage sons and seen the other side of relationships. In case anyone missed Reliant...7:02 PM in Humor, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Elisabeth Elliot: Several ways to make yourself miserable
Love this woman! Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable 1. Count your troubles, name them one by one--at the breakfast table, if anybody will listen, or as soon as possible thereafter. 2. Worry every day about something. Don't let yourself get out of practice. It won't add a cubit...4:09 PM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
APA report: young girls sexualized by fashion industry and media - increasingly at risk
A must-read for every parent of tween and teen girls - and boys too so you can give them some proper guidance about how they should and should not be thinking of girls. I am downloading now to read with my own kids. Knowledge - in this case, knowledge of...3:31 PM in Girls, Mothering, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (2)
Homeschooling - memo to grandparents
I was rummaging through my files when I found this article (mine) published in 2001 by Focus on the Family. Posting here In case there are grandparents out there feeling unsure about their children's choice to homeschool their kids - or for readers who might like to print it out...3:03 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (3)
Phonetic sounds - pre-reading
As a supplement to my books, Mommy, Teach Me! and Mommy, Teach Me to Read! I have a website MommyTeachMe.net with many resources and links to help moms incorporating a Montessori approach into their family life. Those familiar with the Montessori approach to reading know we teach letter sounds before...2:46 PM in Homeschooling, Preschoolers, Reading, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (0)
Why men are never depressed - further thoughts
In response to Why men are never depressed, Chuck left the following comment, which I thought was pretty funny/sad/cynical/wistful - and worth a read: A response from an old married man: WHY (women think) MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED: Men (appear to be) Just Happier People-- The garage is all yours....12:38 PM in Humor, Marriage | Permalink | Comments (0)
IOUSA - explaining the national debt
In August, I was invited to the premier of the scariest movie ever - about our national economy. Sounds boring, doesn't it? But for this everyday mom - with only a beginning understanding of economics, the information and presentation was so compelling and so well presented, that I would not...12:20 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 18, 2009
Why men are never depressed
Tripp sent me this - so blame him :) WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED: Men Are Just Happier People-- Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can never be pregnant. Car mechanics tell you the...8:51 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (3)
Diet dish
Our MommyLife Diet Group is going strong with 102 members. Some write a lot, some just lurk. We have amounts of weight from 10 to over 100 pounds to lose and we are on different diets, though many are doing the Fat Flush or FF Fast Track Detox. Most...8:20 PM in Diet | Permalink | Comments (3)
Inaugural week censorship of pro-life group
D.C. cops ban pro-life messages 'Is this the future of free speech and political dissent under President Obama?' Posted: January 16, 2009 By Chelsea Schilling The Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department has forbidden a pro-life gathering and chalk display during Inauguration Week - and now the group is fighting back...8:08 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
National Sanctity of Human Life Day
For the eighth year, and as one of his final official acts, President Bush made the following proclamation: National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2009 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and...7:58 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
United States of Obama flag
From Michelle Malkin The official Flag of the Obama States of America By Michelle Malkin • January 17, 2009 04:58 PM Defacing the flag in honor of the inauguration of Barack Obama? Well, don't you dare question their patriotism. That would be...unpatriotic. (Hat tip: Inside Charm City) Photo source: Baltimore...7:42 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 16, 2009
Good news from Tripp - new knee in February
Dear All, Thank you all for your continued prayer and support through thought and deed. Most of you know we began this process back in September, and have been through some ups and downs. Saw the doc today and received good news: With the continued improvement evidenced by my blood...8:59 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (5)
Obama's cabinet - politics as usual, but more ominous for Americans
While I had many grave concerns about Obama prior to the election, my attitude after was that the American people had spoken. I was willing to set aside my own opinions and give our president-elect the benefit of a doubt. Since Obama was promising "Change" and "No More Politics as...7:34 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Indie music - the Avett Brothers
Okay, I am after all and aging hippie with music like Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John - above all, of course, the Beatles - and so many more, all etched into the most tenacious parts of my memory banks. Tons of 50s, 60s, 70s rock...12:43 PM in Family, Music, My life, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (3)
Even the littlest can help! Montessori at home
MommyLife is always welcoming new readers - mostly mommies - so occasionally I rerun something essential from the Goldie Oldies. I took my Montessori training in 1972-73 and taught in classrooms in Washington,. DC, San Francisco and Marin County - never dreaming I'd someday be applying the wonderful things I...11:35 AM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (2)
MommyLife - Best Overall Pro-Life Blog
I am humbled, honored and oh-so-very happy to receive this award: Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Pro-Life Blogs Awards: 1. Best Overall Pro-Life Blog - Mommy Life 2. Best News and Reporting - Jivin Jehoshaphat 3. Pro-Life Unity Award - Causa Nostrae Laetitiae 4. Pro-Life Whistleblower Award -...10:47 AM in My life, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (7)
Krispy Kreme's "Freedom of Choice" campaign- are they clueless or what?
Keeping in mind that currently "Freedom of Choice" is a three-word euphemism for a national act (FOCA) Obama has promised which would repeal all state laws and regulations of abortions - granting women and even the youngest girls the "right" to have their unborn babies killed in the womb...10:40 AM in Catholicism, Current Affairs, Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
Inauguration: Rick Warren, diversity, Catholics dissed - your thoughts?
While the gay activist community has railed and wailed about Obama's choice of Rick Warren to offer the Invocation at the Inauguration, some Christian thinkers don't see this as an unqualified blessing for us. In light of the hasty creation (or modification?) of a Pre-Inaugural Event to include the...9:31 AM in Catholicism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (5)
Obamadolatry: Time mag cover 1/4 of year
This week's cover marks the 13th for Obama in a year. We are entering an unprecedented era of leader worship in this country. It is being drilled into kids in public schools - many of whom will receive an unprecedented holiday on Inauguration Day. Obama's image is being used...7:38 AM in Current Affairs, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
January 14, 2009
Art for families - a whole new world
The Web Gallery of Art A must for homeschool families - and anyone who wants to expand their children's world. Choose your own classical music as you browse. Besides browsing, you can make postcards - accompanied by music - to send to up to 20 friends. You can also download...8:17 AM in Art, Culture, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 13, 2009
Father Michael Kelly - remembered
It's been a week since Father Kelly's funeral and the fact that it may be a long time before I see him again is still sinking in. Tripp and I were very blessed to know him as well as we did. He was the pastor and priest who received me...11:23 AM in Catholicism, Death and dying, Loudoun County, My life | Permalink | Comments (5)
Barbara Curtis - Kirkwood MOPS - Springfield, VA 1/21
For directions and information, visit Kirkwood MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Don't live near Springfield, VA? MOPS has 3000 groups meeting in the USA and 18 other countries. To find a group, Click here. If you would like me to speak at your MOPS group, please ask your leaders to contact...10:39 AM in Mothering, My life, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (0)
Blonde goes back to work after many years
Thanks to Tripp for a big laugh with only a 4-second investment of time:...10:04 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Moms In Touch - Blue Ridge Middle School
Have you heard of Moms in Touch? Moms In Touch International is: * Two or more moms who met regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. * Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. * Moms who...9:34 AM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (3)
Papageno/Papagena: Opera celebrates marriage
I took my son Ben to see Mozart's Die Zauberflote - The Magic Flute - at the Berkeley Opera in 1993. He was only eight years old - but he was mesmerized by the spectacle and the music. Now, 15 years later he is in final rehearsals for Liberty University's...7:48 AM in Family, Marriage, Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 12, 2009
It's what's inside that matters
From Martha:...7:26 AM in Humor, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 11, 2009
FOCA Novena - begins 1/11 - but never too late to join
I am so sorry. I created an entry for this last week, but found when I went to link yesterday's post on FOCA that somehow I must never have actually hit the publish key. So this is urgent! Today, all across the country, brothers and sisters in Christ will be...8:09 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (9)
Angel Food Ministries - food savings for all
With Tripp unable to work since September, we have been blessed to have received much help from area churches, schools and the Internet community. I'm 60 years old and this is the first time I've been so dependent on others, but I am glad God saw fit to add this...6:58 AM in Bargains, Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (4)
January 10, 2009
New Metro ads answer December humanist campaign
Remember in December I told you about JoEllen Murphy, whose response to a humanist who-needs-God? ad campaign on Washington DC's Metro buses was to raise money to give voice to those of us who're not ashamed to say we do? She raised the money! They're here! But it gets even...9:44 PM in Catholicism, Current Affairs, Everyday Heroes, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
Freedom of Choice Act - FOCA - urgent!
President-elect Obama has promised unequivocally to make his first official act the signing of the Freedom of Choice Act. Since he takes office January 20, we need to understand what this means and act now: We also need to pray. Evangelicals and Catholics together - though we may pray differently,...6:42 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Father Kelly - why we still pray for him
I will be writing about Father Kelly, but not ready yet. In the meantime, the comments about praying for him following his leaving us so suddenly on 12/31 sparked a sincere question from a longtime reader of this blog. My husband Tripp wrote a brief answer, and I invite anyone...6:00 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues, Death and dying, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obesity epidemic - what can we do?
Read it and weep. See the bridge between overweight and obesity? And can you believe only one third of Americans weigh what they should? Obese Americans now outweigh the merely overweight Fri Jan 9, 2009 3:48pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of obese American adults outweighs the number of...11:42 AM in Diet | Permalink | Comments (6)
Pill inventor: change of heart and understanding
Pill inventor slams. . . .pill January 8, 2009 Eighty-five-year-old Carl Djerassi, the Austrian chemist who helped invent the contraceptive pill, now says that his co-creation has led to a "demographic catastrophe." In an article published by the Vatican this week, the head of the world's Catholic doctors broadened the...8:32 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 9, 2009
March for Life 2009 - and photos from previous years
Just want to invite you all to consider joining us at the annual March for Life to be held January 22 in Washington, D.C. This will be my fourth year documenting the March through a photojournal I publish the next day: March for Life 2008March for Life 2007March for...11:33 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (12)
Matt's Birthday!
Today is Matt's 23rd birthday and I thought you might enjoy what I wrote here two years ago - with an update at the end: When Tripp and I married in 1983, I was pregnant with Joshua. Neither of us were believers at the time, and as I've told you...11:10 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (3)
Homeschool numbers up, higher test scores too!
Homeschooling goes boom in America 74 percent increase in number of families teaching own children By Chelsea Schilling © 2009 WorldNetDaily A homeschooling movement is sweeping the nation - with 1.5 million children now learning at home, an increase of 75 percent since 1999. The Department of Education's National Center...10:43 AM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (2)
Winter Fitness Tips
My good friend, Margaret Park, who is a registered dietitian and should probably start her own blog :) posted this at our ML 2009 Diet Group. But everyone needs to see this: Hello and good morning ladies! I introduced myself the other day as being a registered dietitian and wanting...10:16 AM in Diet | Permalink | Comments (1)
Apron contest postponed
While I originally set the deadline for the Apron Power contest at Januray 25, I am going to postpone it until the spring. I have many obligations this month - over and above Tripp and my family - including MommyLife Diet 2009 - now at 93 members Maddy auditioning for...10:05 AM in Apron Power! | Permalink | Comments (0)
Second hand children's clothes, toys, books facing ban
I was just doing a round up from emails I'd received on the issue of the potential ban on second hand children's clothes, toys and books by a law taking effect February 10, but just found that yesterday the Consumer Product Safety Commission clarified the interpretation: CPSC Clarifies Requirements of...8:17 AM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (6)
January 8, 2009
Israel vs. Hamas - fighting styles
From a friend of mine who is a Messianic Jew: Here's a political cartoon you're not likely to see in the world media. Yet, it sure 'hits the nail on the head.'...4:31 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (4)
January 7, 2009
Radio Network Donates Obama Ad Money to Pro-Life Groups
This put a smile on my face! From CitizenLink, a great news source if you only have a little time to read: Good News: Radio Network Donates Obama Ad Money to Pro-Life Groups Bott Radio Network, an evangelical chain of stations covering 14 states, was obligated to run political ads...7:35 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Top 10 pro-abortion moments of 2008
From American Life League - I have added the YouTube clips where available: RED-FACED AND RED-HANDED: TOP 10 PRO-ABORTION MOMENTS OF 2008 Washington, D.C. (7 January 2009) - 2008 was a down year for the pro-abortion movement's talking heads. As you read the quotes below, despite the seriousness of the...3:00 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Where, oh where is OUR snow???
I am so mad!!! We have had NO SNOW here this year. Well, except two days which each had about 10 minutes of swirling snow that looked like someone had shaken a snowglobe. This is beyond belief. While we have had some freezing days and also a lot of precipitation,...2:42 PM in Family, Loudoun County, Mothering, My life | Permalink | Comments (9)
Kid-friendly art at home
Because there are always new readers at MommyLife, from time to time I rerun something I hope will help you in creating a rich family environment. I am greatly indebted to my education as a Montessori teacher and 40 years of raising children - and now this opportunity to share...8:13 AM in Art, Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 6, 2009
Public school teachers as predators - how great is the problem?
According to a major 2004 study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education - the most authoritative investigation to date - nearly 10 percent of U.S. public school students have been targeted with unwanted sexual attention by school employees, and in those cases, 40 percent of the perpetrators were women....6:03 PM in Public schools | Permalink | Comments (3)
Women and self-loathing
Speaking of women and self-loathing, in today's culture I believe we need to take a proactive approach with our daughters. I've run these Dove commercials before as conversation starters: This one is very heavy, and not appropriate for younger children:...8:09 AM in Diet | Permalink | Comments (3)
Diet dish - what's on your plate?
Sparked by a friend who wanted to lose 3 pounds, Danielle Bean posted 3 Things I Hate About Diets yesterday, and while she made some good points, I felt I needed to explain that: *Some of us who are drastically overweight need to take drastic measures - and I believe...7:51 AM in Diet | Permalink | Comments (3)
National Bible Bee
INTRODUCING THE NATIONAL BIBLE BEE! Over $260,000 in Prize Money for the 2009 Inaugural Competition The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is excited to introduce the first-of-its-kind annual National Bible Bee, a motivating Bible memory competition for children and youth from 7 to 18. The goal of the Bible Bee is to...7:36 AM in Contest, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 5, 2009
Tripp's namesake in the Palin family
Tripp!!! In case anyone missed it, this is what Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston named their baby, born 12/30. My hubby Tripp says its in honor of the fact that he wrote to John McCain (John who?) last spring to suggest Sarah Palin as a running mate :) Not...3:41 PM in Current Affairs, Family | Permalink | Comments (2)
Earthshots photos - and contest
Just found out about this great site with daily photos like the two above - winners for today and yesterday in an ongoing contest. Feast your eyes! Then grab your camera (or pass on the challenge to your teens) and plunge through your photo albums to enter yourself. Win...3:17 PM in Contest | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 4, 2009
Your New Year Resolutions?
Tomorrow the kids start school, I start my diet. Life returns to the normal/abnormal around here. Ben is going back to school today, but Sophia and Zach (who is returning from a friend's wedding tomorrow) will be home until next week. I have 222 emails in my Inbox, a folder...11:20 AM in Apron Power!, Diet, Family, Inspiration, My life | Permalink | Comments (8)
January 3, 2009
What's in your refrigerator?
My column from this week's Purcellville Gazette, the local paper for which I write twice a month: 2009: Out with the leftovers When it comes to New Year's resolutions, it's not the big ones that get to me. Giving up smoking, drinking, overeating, overspending on Ebay - been there, done...8:55 AM in Humor, Inspiration, My life, Writing | Permalink | Comments (8)
January 2, 2009
Father Michael Kelly - viewing and funeral
On behalf of Father Cesar, Father Gerard, Deacon Larry Hammel, the Pastoral Council and the staff of St. Francis, we are deeply saddened about the accidental death of our pastor, Father Michael C. Kelly on Wednesday morning. Father Kelly was en route to the funeral of another priest, when he...4:11 PM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 1, 2009
Does weight matter?
Today at Crosswalk, where I have been publishing once a month: Does Weight Matter? Barbara Curtis Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were...5:14 PM in Diet | Permalink | Comments (6)
A tribute to Laura Bush
Thanks to Tripp for sending me this from The American Thinker. I am glad someone articulated this: Laura Bush, Steel Magnolia By Kyle-Anne Shiver January 01, 2009 Laura Bush has single-handedly restored the term, "lady," to the American vocabulary. And she has done it with such rare aplomb that nary...3:22 PM in Feminism | Permalink | Comments (3)
Father Michael Kelly, RIP
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our parish priest - Tripp's and my very first Catholic pastor and confessor - from this earthly life into heaven's glory. Even as i mourn our personal loss, I rejoice that Father Kelly is home forever with our...12:13 AM in Loudoun County, My life | Permalink | Comments (32)
