March 2009
March 31, 2009
Government aims to set salaries
From today's Washington Examiner - which seems to find news the Washington Post isn't interested in:Beyond AIG: A Bill to let Big Government Set Your Salary By Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 3/31/09 House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., left, talks with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, right,...11:37 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Red envelopes - send to Obama today
March 31 is the day to mail your red envelopes. This symbolic protest is a good exercise to do with children - a concrete reminder that we need to "speak the truth to power" - a phrase The Left has loved to throw around, but now that we are the...10:58 AM in Activism, Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (5)
MSNBC poll: give Obama a grade
Give President Obama a grade...10:53 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Jonny's birthday - celebrating 17 years of Down syndrome in our family!
Seventeen years ago today something happened that changed my life forever. My son Jonny was born. Within five minutes, I knew he had Down syndrome. He was our eighth child, and I guess God had prepared my heart for this Great Adventure. That's the only way I can explain...7:21 AM in Down syndrome, Family | Permalink | Comments (20)
Obama nominees Koh and Johnsen - more radical extremism
Apparently, the Republican Party is dead and the only voice of conservative America is Rush Limbaugh. Which is why the Obamacrats are running attack ads against Rush as though he were a political opponent. Can you imagine if Bush had singled out a media person for such a vicious...6:39 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Teaching kids to tie shoes
Rerunning this for the benefit of new readers: Meg asked about teaching kids to tie shoes. I have to admit, I find this one of the most daunting requirements of being a mother. I personally have always tied my own shoes the "wrong" way: by making two loops and...6:04 AM in Practical Info, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 30, 2009
ObamaState wants to ensure our emotional health
Breaking at Drudge Report - more Nanny State. They think of everything, don't they? Maybe someday they'll even turn down our blankets and fluff our pillows before we go to bed.Kinda makes you wonder how we ever got through tough times without their help. Oh, yeah - that was back...7:32 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Government tackles teen depression: universal screening
More Big Brotherism: Nearly 2 Million Teens Depressed, Government Urges Screening for All Monday , March 30, 2009 CHICAGO -- An influential government-appointed medical panel is urging doctors to routinely screen all American teens for depression -- a bold step that acknowledges that nearly 2 million teens are affected...6:30 PM in Obama Nation, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (8)
Protect conscience clause for pro-life health care workers
Every day seems to bring another urgent issue. I hope to help by providing links for you to make your voices heard: In an era when a woman has a "choice" to kill her unborn baby, how can it be that health care workers may lose their choice whether to...8:00 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (6)
March 29, 2009
Seeking Richmond teen to speak at Tea Party
Organizers of the April 15th Tea Party in Richmond, VA are seeking a teen to speak on the economic situation. Please pass this on to anyone who might be interested - email me and I will put you in touch with the coordinator....5:13 PM in Activism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Feldkamp plane crash - part 2
In response to my post, Plane crash kills children, grandchildren of abortion profiteer, Nancy wrote:I understand Chelsea's comment, if you and the rest of your readers don't. You appear to be implying that the death of those 14 people was a kind of divine retribution for the sins of their...11:54 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (26)
Free downloadable flash cards, coloring pages, art
Here is a fabulous website with over 3,000 downloadable beautifully-illustrated alphabet cards, flash cards, coloring pages, murals, games, and even how-to-draw videos - whimsical child-friendly art from a very generous artist who has provided this all to us for free. Visit Jan Brett. This is one reason why I...7:45 AM in Art, Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (6)
Free books! Paperback Swap
This is amazing!! At least for a household of book lovers like ours. A couple years ago, Angie told me about PaperbackSwap - where you list your books (hardbacks too) and agree to send them free as people order them (usually 2.23 media mail). For every book you sell,...6:59 AM in Books | Permalink | Comments (4)
March 28, 2009
Toddler won't sleep through the night - your advice?
Dear Barbara, I came across your website completely by 'accident' (a divine 'accident'). I really appreciate your philosophy and the advice I've read on your site so far. I could really use some perspective. I have the most amazing 16-month-old son ever. He's brilliant. He also perfectly fits the...12:28 PM in Babies, Mothering, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (22)
Plane crash kills children, grandchildren of abortion profiteer Bud Feldkamp
Kinda like Paul Harvey would say - Now you know the rest of the story:Family of Irving 'Bud' Feldkamp, Owner of the Nation's Largest Privately Owned Abortion Chain, Dies in Montana Plane Crashby Gingi EdmondsMar. 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- Some of you may have seen the major news story of...12:19 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (16)
Gore vs. Bush: Environmentalist hypocrisy
From Anne:House #1 A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The...11:20 AM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama divides the Catholic Church
To the Catholics who tipped the vote into an Obama victory, I say shame on you. And shame on you for defending the most ungodly, duplicitous leader we've ever placed in the White House.Shame on Notre Dame for caring more for prestige than for truth. This is not a "dialog"...10:01 AM in Activism, Catholicism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (5)
Remember the important things
HT: Christine...9:55 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
Looking for a Quiverfull Family in Denver
I've been contacted by an MSM journalist with family-friendly credentials who'd like to do a photo story on a QF family in Denver.Please email me if you would like to be put in touch with him. ...9:46 AM in | Permalink | Comments (1)
GIVE - mandatory volunteerism - Obama's civilian army?
GIVE may well be the beginning of Obama's Youth Brigade. Did you know that the legislation includes uniforms?From Family Research Center:GIVE Him an Inch... President Obama has said repeatedly that he wants to create an army of volunteers, but who knew he planned on drafting his troops? The GIVE (Generations...8:33 AM in Activism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (6)
Support choice! Support Virginia pro-life plates!
With all the other horrendous news of Obama's deconstruction of our country, this may seem like a small thing, but obviously it's important to the pro-death forces in our country as they aresoliciting money from their supporters to block a woman's right to choose - a license plate!!The pro-life forces...8:25 AM in Activism, Pro-Life Issues, Virginia | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 27, 2009
Obama's promise to dismantle our military defense
Flashback to 10/22/07: Obama clearly articulates his plans to dismantle our military: Thanks to Tripp for researching this for me....7:07 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Daniel Hannan MEP: where are our American statesmen?
If you have conservative blood in your veins, you really will cheer for this Brit's excoriation of Gordon Brown - Now, where are our conservative heroes in Congress who will "speak truth to power" - yes, that tired, old liberal phrase which should now be turned on them as they...7:00 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (3)
Watkins for your home - natural, nontoxic everyday products
Following is an introduction to a product line I am going to be linking to from my sidebar. This was not solicited by Watkins, but just something I stumbled upon and really feel is a good match for my family and perhaps some of my readers. After this, it is...9:50 AM in Product Reviews | Permalink | Comments (3)
The Invisible Woman
I shared this piece in written form at Be Inspired: The Invisible Woman. Charlene sent this inspirational momologue (that was a typo, but actually I think it fits!). I've run it before, but for new readers, enjoy and be encouraged - you are not alone :)...8:15 AM in Inspiration, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama - the campaign that never ends
From Family Research Council:Obama Returns to Old Stumping Grounds President Obama settled on a transition team--but so far, very little transition. In his first 65 days in office, relatively nothing about the President's operating style has changed. The Oval Office acts more as an extension of Obama's political headquarters than...7:58 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
March 26, 2009
ObamaNation: Marching on to Fascism
[This is very long, but I think it will be helpful in establishing how the details add up to a very ominous picture of the future. We need to understand where we are headed.]As some have pointed out, the Obama&Co juggernaut is not really about socialism - as Newsweek touted...8:00 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (17)
Tripp update 3/26
It's been three weeks since my last update on Tripp - I should have filled you in sooner. While he did have a brush with infection at the beginning of March, his team responded quickly and very aggressively and it was brought under control in about 10 days.Thanks be to...7:27 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (10)
March 25, 2009
Buffy Saint Marie
Today I remembered how much I loved Buffy Saint Marie back in my hippie days and thought how sad it was that some of you might never have heard her. Thank God for YouTube! This first one is just the audio with album cover, but I love this song:...6:11 PM in Music, Nostalgia | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama at Notre Dame - petition to rescind the invitation
BREAKING NEWS: The Notre Dame student response: NDResponse.comPresident Barack Obama - Commencement Speaker at Notre DameHelp Stop the Scandal at Our Lady's UniversityTake Action NowJoin the petition opposing Notre Dame's decisionto host and honor President Barack Obama at commencement.The Cardinal Newman Society, CatholicVote.org & more than 140,010 signers!!!! (202,040 as of 3/29)for...5:43 PM in Activism, Catholicism, Church Issues, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (9)
Obama switches teleprompter for massive screen
So the public might think he can speak without a script:...7:25 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (9)
March 24, 2009
Teaching children to button, zip, snap and lace
Hi Barbara~ If you have time, could you recommend a good book or product to help teach toddlers to use buttons, snaps, zippers, et al? Thanks! Kristina Montessori classrooms have dressing frames to enable kids to learn more easily how to cope with fasteners from buttons to zippers to...7:55 PM in Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (0)
Kroft to Obama: Are you punch-drunk?
Truly, this - from March 22 60 Minutes - is unbelievable:...4:09 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (9)
Il Divo - Amazing Grace
Many of you are probably already familiar with Il Divo - a classical singing group made up of four terrific singers - who aren't too hard on the eyes either :) Please take a moment this morning to click here to enjoy their rendition of Amazing Grace. Amazing. ~~~...7:41 AM in Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (5)
Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room
Checking my books at Amazon, I see that there are copies of Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room available for as little as 2.91. Of course, Amazon charges shipping for used books, but still. . . No copies of any of my books at Paperback Swap. You can...7:26 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
Elisabeth Elliot on Christ as the answer
Proving it doesn't take hundreds of words to say something real: What Was The Question? "Christ is the Answer" has been a wall motto, and, more recently, a bumper sticker. Somebody added, in small print, "What was the question?" In the final analysis, it does not matter what question we...7:14 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 23, 2009
Notre Dame invites Obama - God, help us!
Catholics Outraged after Notre Dame Invites Pro-Abortion Obama by Jennifer Mesko, editor'There's a clear contradiction between his policies and that which a Catholic institution is presumably bound to promote.'President Barack Obama will be the principal speaker and the recipient of an honorary doctor of laws degree at the University of Notre...6:25 PM in Catholicism, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (11)
Mandatory "volunteerism" - HR 1388 - your kids at stake
I mentioned the other day my thought that while the rage of the masses was being purposely pumped up and focused on AIG executives to divert public attention from the real scoundrels - our elected officials - as well as my suspicion that the whole issue might well be a...5:37 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (8)
Are you a domestic terrorist? Maybe you didn't know
'Fusion Centers' Expand Criteria to Identify Militia Members Do you like Ron Paul or oppose abortion? You may be a member of a militia, according to a new report by a government information collection agency. If you're an anti-abortion activist, or if you display political paraphernalia supporting a third-party candidate...5:01 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Free copy Mommy, Teach Me! to first comment
I have one copy of Mommy, Teach Me! which was damaged en route to me - free to first comment.Gone! Congratulations Krista!...11:25 AM in | Permalink | Comments (1)
Teen dating, courtship - your thoughts, plans, experience?
On Facebook, when it comes to noting your relationship status, there's an option that says "It's complicated" That's how I feel when moms ask me to comment on Tripp's and my views on teenage dating and courtship.Ten years ago, it wasn't complicated. My answer as an evangelical homeschooling mom would...8:43 AM in Homeschooling, Mothering, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (31)
Animal Farm - Part Two - ObamaNation
Part One: Chapter One Part Two: Chapters 2-7 I'm sorry. In the avalanche of news - how can one man do so much damage to the economy, governmental integrity (that may be an oxymoron), the office of the presidency, our country's dignity, truth, freedom, justice, and the emotional/psychological well-being...7:30 AM in Animal Farm book study, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (15)
March 23: "Give me liberty or give me death"
Britain imposed the 1764 Currency Act, 1764 Sugar Act, 1765 Stamp Act, 1765 Quartering Act, 1766 Declaratory Act, 1767 Townshend Act, 1773 Tea Act, 1774 Boston Port Act, 1774 Justice Act, 1774 Massachusetts Government Act, 1774 Quartering Act, 1774 Quebec Act, and 1775 Proclamation of Rebellion.On MARCH 23, 1775, Patrick...5:57 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 22, 2009
Quote of the day: Alexis de Tocqueville
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Tax Day Tea Party 4/15/2009 - revolution is brewing!
Find out what is going on in your state now....10:35 AM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tea party protests continue across the US 3/21
While Obamabots go door-to-door at the behest of their Glorious Leader to enlist neighbors to drink the koolaid take the Obama pledge - and isn't that a cultlike activity? - the true grassroots in this country continues to gather momentum.Tea Parties took place yesterday in:Orlando - 4000 in attendance -...9:58 AM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 21, 2009
Spread the news with a MommyLife widget
I know busy moms already have a lot of responsibility - but In these dangerous political times, we need to know what's going on. Don't waste time watching TV propaganda - which lies and distorts and covers up for Obama while destroying anyone who speaks up against him. If you...2:00 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama dictatorship on the move
Obama will call for increased oversight of 'executive pay at all banks, Wall Street firms and possibly other companies' as part of sweeping plan to 'overhaul financial regulation- see New York Times article. REGULATE!Three easy steps to a Banana Republic (summarized from Comandante Obama)1) Cult of personality2) Nationalization of banks/regulation...1:47 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
World Down Syndrome Day - 3/21
Down Syndrome 50 Years On On March 21st, 2009, World Down Syndrome Day will mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Professor Jerome Lejeune's discovery of the extra copy of chromosome 21 which causes Down Syndrome. Now known as trisomy-21 because of...1:31 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
Witty wordplay
From my friend Ann (I left out a couple to make it more family-friendly): Washington Post's Mensa Invitational Here is the Washington Post's Mensa Invitational, which once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new...12:47 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Best Friend on Wheels
Late addition to my list of Children's books on disabilities. It looks helpful and has some great reviews at Amazon: Visit the author at Debra Shirley.com....12:29 PM in Books, Disabilities | Permalink | Comments (1)
Will Obama's reign destroy America?
A view from Canada: Is this the end of America? March 19, 2009 U.S. law-making is riddled with slapdash, incompetence and gamesmanship By Terence Corcoran Helicopter Ben Bernanke's Federal Reserve is dropping trillions of fresh paper dollars on the world economy, the President of the United States is cracking jokes...11:01 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
McCotter slams Democrats who allowed the AIG bonuses in the first place
Americans who don't have time to track this stuff down are being bamboozled by shysters like Barney Frank. We need a recall movement now! Thanks to "A Mac and a Mug o' Joe"....10:54 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama bars press from press award ceremony
Read the entire article from Little Green Footballs for the sinister twist to this story:Obama Bars Press from Press Award CeremonyPolitics | Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 10:28:46 am PDTYou couldn't make up stuff like this. Barack Obama was elected commander in chief promising to run the most transparent presidential...8:03 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
U.S. Unwed birth rate reach all-time high: 40%
Unwed Births Reach 40 Percent, CDC Reports Births to unwed mothers in the U.S. reached an all-time high of about 40 percent, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday. While the number of teen births is up 1 percent, it's women in their twenties who account for the...7:49 AM in Continuing chaos, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Animated music machine - fun for kids
7:48 AM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (1)
Global warming - the REAL inconcvenient truth
From CitizenLink....7:28 AM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 20, 2009
Obama, Special Olympics and Jonny
Speaking of Special Olympics, our Jonny is off to a Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. Jesse, Daniel and Justin are also in Special Olympics basketball, but too young for the tournament.So exciting! Can't believe he will be 17 on the 31st! How my life changed the day he was born. The...8:17 PM in Disabilities, Down syndrome, Family, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama's spiritual message to Islamic Iran - in Farsi
Yesterday Leno, today a message to the Iranian people on the Nowruz holiday: What next? Obama, btw, when transliterated into Farsi, means "He is with us"....4:02 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (5)
Obama on Leno - insults Special Olympics, disabled
President Obama Jokes About Being a Bad Bowler: 'It's Like the Special Olympics' March 19, 2009 8:56 PM The first appearance by a sitting president on "The Tonight Show" may well end up being the last. President Obama, in his taping with Jay Leno Thursday afternoon, attempted to yuk it...2:26 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (19)
Sarah Palin's address to 2009 Special Olympics
A timely antidote to Obama's Special Olympics diss:...2:24 AM in Disabilities | Permalink | Comments (10)
March 19, 2009
Mommy Manual - new copies at Amazon for 1.90
I'll tell you, it hurts as an author to have a book company give you a contract to publish a book you have written, give you less than $1 for every book they sell at 12.99, charge you 6.50/copy, decide to stop carrying your book for no apparent reason with...7:08 PM in Books, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (7)
AIG and Barney Frank
Coming up soon: 'More Animal Farm discussion, Tripp's favorite classic movies, Teen courtship/datingLike I said, I get up every morning planning to write on so many things but this guy in the Oval Office and his Hired Guns keep me busy sorting out what has to be said.I haven't even...4:55 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Reasons not to mess with kids
Charlene sent me these - kinda cute Reasons not to mess with children. A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very...4:51 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (2)
Ernie weighs in
From Ernie from Naperville (visit #1,366,239 to MommyLife) - referring to my reporting on the fact that Eric Holder is releasing Guantanamo prisoners:So you're saying that we have to imprison these people for the rest of their lives without a trial? If it's so obvious that they're all guilty and...1:07 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (5)
Holder disarms pilots, releases Guantanamo prisoners in US
Guantanamo Detainees May Be Released in U.S. WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder said some detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, may end up being released in the U.S. as the Obama administration works with foreign allies to resettle some of the prisoners. Eric HolderMr. Holder, in a briefing...11:33 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Announcing: Obama's Teleprompter Blog
Barack Obama's Teleprompter's Blog Reflections from the hard drive of the machine that enables the voice of the Leader of the Free WorldThis just went up yesterday. First entry: It's Time Well, last night didn't go well. What can I say? I was tired. By the time Barack and...11:21 AM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Teleprompter Pres Obama thanks himself 3/17
Don't know if the US Obamedia carried this story, which shows just how ridiculously scripted our Glorious Leader is:Obama In St Patrick's Day Teleprompt Blunder 12:26pm UK, Wednesday March 18, 2009 A teleprompt blunder has led to Barack Obama thanking himself in a speech at the White House in...9:16 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
March 18, 2009
More Obama tyrrany - preempting primetime
Networks reluctantly shuffle for Obama speech Networks once again are pulling their shows over to the side of the road to make room for the lights and sirens of president Barack Obama's latest primetime address. Obama will take to the air next Tuesday evening -- bumping the most popular show...10:18 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Obama mobilizes his minions to pledge themselves to him
This has gotten beyond crazy. Do we have a government with three branches and checks and balances that have worked for a couple centuries - or do we have a permanent campaign to brainwash the masses to mobilize for Our Glorious Leader??? Since when do we pledge allegiance to a...9:00 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (8)
Taxpayers revolt, Obama urges door-to-door to support his plans
Irony of the day:Obama, who continues working hard to portray himself as open to all points of view - ignores the spontaneous outpouring across the country of people opposed to his policies. Instead, he bids his supporters - as though running a campaign - to go out and hustle their...7:15 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Susan B. Anthony
I'm late in blogging this tribute to Susan B. Anthony on March 13 by William J. Federer Susan B. Anthony American Minute with Bill Federer Susan B. Anthony, whose face is on a U.S. dollar coin, died MARCH 13, 1906. Raised a Quaker, her father owned a cotton mill and...3:05 PM in Feminism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama Big Bang Government, new-low Leno visit
Drudge round-up of links: Obama to make history with Leno... May Use Legislative Ploy to Push Through Health-Care, Tax Measures... Climate plan could cost $2 trillion -- nearly 3 times initial estimate... Some Dems want brake in plans......2:14 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
My kids love this game
Recommended: but there is a choking hazard warning, so if you have little ones, use it with care....11:40 AM in Preschoolers | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama's diss of vets - part 2
Read Obama plans to charge wounded soldiers for medical care Joel Barbee is an obsessive, compulsive, conservative cartoonist. He is addicted to life, liberty and the pursuit of fish! Of long standing. Will Obama Go AWOL on VA Health Benefits? By DAVID K. REHBEIN 'If you were injured in Iraq...10:29 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Drew Pinsky on celebrity narcissism -
I've been using the terms narcissism and solipsism a lot recently - particularly in relation to our new president. Narcissism is a personality disorder that is based on childhood trauma. Perhaps it's because of the crumbling of family structure and diminishment of faith that our culture has become a cult...10:13 AM in Culture, Entertainment, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hospice Chaplain quits at ban on "God"
generateDate('Mar 18, 2009', ''); The continuing war on Christianity:Chaplain at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton resigns over ban on word 'God'Ban on word 'God' at meetings has chilling effect, she saysBy Howard Goodman |South Florida Sun-Sentinel, March 18, 2009A chaplain at Hospice by the Sea in Boca...9:44 AM in Continuing chaos, Religion | Permalink | Comments (0)
Kansas Abortionist George Tiller - specialist in Down syndrome abortions - on trial finally
So much news and so little time (sigh). You need to know that a great moral moment is occurring in Kansas, where George Tiller is FINALLY facing trial, in spite of the former Kansas governor/now our Secretary of Health and Human Resources Kathleen Sebelius's (shown here partying with George Tiller)...9:22 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (10)
35 Islamic terrorist training camps in America
This is chilling. I don't watch TV news so am grateful to Sue from Buffalo for sharing this:Sean Hannity talks to Martin Mawyer (Christian Action Network), producer of the new documentary film, Homegrown Jihad, about the 35 Islamic terrorist training compounds that exist right here in America. And yet another...8:58 AM in Continuing chaos, Inspiration, Mothering, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Are Catholics Christians?
From Shaun Groves's blog SCHLOG:03.17.09 FA(S)Q: What About Them Catholics?This is the first of what will almost certainly be a series of posts I'm calling Frequently Asked (Strange) Questions. The first question is usually asked something like this: "So what's your position on Catholics? Do you think they're Christians?" First...8:48 AM in Catholicism, Church Issues, Religion | Permalink | Comments (8)
Free Down syndrome resources?
Do you have any recommendations for this? Please share!Hi Barbara,I'm co-editing the upcoming issue of Feminists for Life's magazine with a "Raising Kids Cheap" theme (thanks for putting our call for writers on your blog, by the way). We're working on a special sidebar about free and low-cost resources for...8:15 AM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (1)
Can a 2 1/2 year old mop?
You bet he can! Molly writes:Barbara,Attached are some photos of my son Luke, age 2 1/2, for your Montessori album. Luke received what he calls a "boy-sized" mop for Christmas and was thrilled with it. (Instead of ordering a specialty child-sized mop we just bought a regular wooden one and...7:48 AM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Mothering, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (0)
Print free flash cards, games, clocks, math helps
I just found this AMAZING resource: SEN - free special needs teaching resources. But these are great for any teacher at home or in a school setting. You definitely want to bookmark this!SEN Teacher provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. All the...7:38 AM in Homeschooling, Resources, Special education | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 17, 2009
Saint Patrick's Breastplate Prayer
From the Prayer Foundation, thanks to Karen!Saint Patrick's "Breastplate" PrayerThis prayer is often called "St. Patrick's Breastplate" because of those parts of it which seek God's protection. It is also sometimes called "The Deer's Cry" or "The Lorica".I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,...7:27 PM in Alex Barton, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Signs of things to come?
From Tripp:Notification Alert:Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas, and oil as well as current market conditions, The Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off.We apologize for the inconvenience....3:13 PM in Humor, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama, military, villain-of-the-week, parties, Leno, hypocrisy
Rush today is hitting on both the articles I posted this morning - and the irony that as Queen Michelle suddenly "discovers" the military (while assuming that just because she's had an awakening, the rest of us have been sleeping too) and the difficulties their families endure, His Obamaness is...1:12 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish in America
Celebrating my own 1/4 Irish roots - mother's maiden name McDermott! Is that why Irish music melts me? A round-up of resources for you and your children: Celebrating St. Patrick and the Irish - if you have only time for one stop, this is the place.The Irish-American ExperienceWorld's Largest Traditional...9:54 AM in Holidays | Permalink | Comments (1)
Justice Clarence Thomas at Washington&Lee University
It is truly a national tragedy - as many that continue to accumulate - that the Left and the Media has done its best to destroy the reputation and dignity of this (authentic) African-American individual simply because he is a conservative. Speaking yesterday at Virginia's Washington&Lee University: Justice Thomas touched...9:19 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Michelle Obama disses Laura Bush
Having been a leftist/elitist like the Obamas and their ilk, I am very familiar with their solipsistic thinking and inability to notice that anyone before them has ever done anything worth crediting. Queen Michelle is a shameless narcissist - never proud of her country until her unqualified husband ran for...8:15 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama plans to charge wounded soldiers for medical care
Yes, we wondered how Obama would accomplish the magic of Spend, spend, spending while not raising taxes. Here's how he plans to raise 540 million - to fund such ridiculous items as studying why pigs smell (Harkin) and saving California's harvest mice (Pelosi):The American Legion Strongly Opposed to President's Plan...7:43 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (9)
Rev. Luke Robinson in Rochester April 3&4
This just in:Dear Barbara, Your words: Please consider inviting him (Pastor Robinson) to speak at your next pro-life event. I took you up on this statement & invited Pastor Luke Robinson to come to speak here in Rochester, NY on April 3rd & to lead a Pro Life Rally, in...7:35 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
March 16, 2009
Why homeschool preschool? Part 4
[This is the final installment in a four-part series: Why Your Preschooler Can Thrive at Home taken from a chapter in my book, Mommy, Teach Me! Read the first, The Best Teacher is Forever, the second, The Best Classroom Has No Walls, the third, The Best Lessons Don't End...1:03 PM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Mothering, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama hard at work - Leno show, fundraising
Obama to Make Leno Appearance in Los AngelesThe president is expected to appear on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" this week. FOXNews.comMonday, March 16, 2009 President Obama is heading back to the late-night circuit, with an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" set for this week. The president is...12:38 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Glenn Beck on printing money crisis - MUST-SEE!
For more in-depth study - because we all need to understand what the heck is going on in our country, go to the I.O.U.S.A. movie website. This is a movie that came out in August 2008 - shortly before the whole financial collapse - which explains how out of...9:33 AM in Continuing chaos, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Hilarious parenting cartoon
center(); Such a great illustration of why it's so important not to be rigid! Remember, you can share by clicking the button below....9:11 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (4)
Spelling/grammar pet peeves? Vent here.
From a reader who wishes to remain - understandably - anonymous:Barbara -I thought I'd pop my head into your inbox with a topic that I would blog about myself if I were the type to blog, which I'm not :) It may seem trite in the midst of all that...8:36 AM in Writing | Permalink | Comments (22)
March 15, 2009
Noah's Ark built in Netherlands
From Laura - this is a great one to share with your children: Man builds working replica of Noah's Ark (exact scale given in Bible) in Schagen, Netherlands The massive central door in the side of Noah's Ark was opened to the first crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the...7:31 AM in Entertainment, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (3)
Reagan and school prayer
American Minute with Bill FedererMarch 15 On MARCH 15, 1984, the Senate voted down voluntary prayer in public schools. President Reagan said: "I am deeply disappointed that, although a majority of the Senate voted for it, the school prayer amendment fell short." On September 25, 1982, Ronald Reagan said: "Unfortunately,...7:11 AM in First Amendment, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 14, 2009
Preparing My Heart for Montherhood - book giveaway!
[Wow, that was fast! The books are all spoken for - but do check it out at Ann's site - or ask your library to order it!]I'm very excited because my friend Ann Stewart, who is my neighbor and also a writer - Preparing My Heart for Advent, Preparing My...8:24 PM in Books, Contest, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (8)
Join the Protect Isabella Coalition
Many of you have asked for an update on Lisa Miller, whose story I covered for World magazine (Are You My Mother?, May 12, 2007) and updated last year. It has been a long year filled with litigation as Lisa has sought every legal remedy to maintain exclusive custody of...7:24 PM in | Permalink | Comments (2)
Strong-willed child? Congratulations!
I'm so happy to see this point of view - which I share strongly (no pun intended!) - articulated so well. Thanks to Martha for sending it our way:Hal's Take: I often hear parents complain about how "strong-willed" their child is. I tell them congratulations. That is how you want...6:37 PM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (5)
ObamaNation: news round-up 3/8-3/14
So many hypocrisies, so little time. Determined to tame my Inbox, I've rounded up a few headlines/teasers from this week - thanks to many contributors, including Tripp, Nella, and A Mug and a Cup o' Joe. You can pick and choose - just click on the title to get...2:45 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Where did the white man go wrong?
Forward from Tripp - not politically correct, but pretty darn funny:WHERE DID THE WHITE MAN GO WRONG ? ? ? TOUGH TO ARGUE WITH THIS ONE . Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white government official, 'You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his...11:43 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (2)
March 13, 2009
Chicken Soup Power Moms - book winners!
Announcing the winners of the two copies of Chicken Soup Power Moms Stories - please email me your address!I needed this today, as I was sitting here feeling very sorry for myself this article helped me cheer up a bit. Thank you. Please enter me in the drawing as well!...8:17 PM in Contest | Permalink | Comments (0)
Down syndrome resources roundup
Sorting through my Inbox and stack on by desk - here is a roundup of Down syndrome news and resources:Kellie's Book - The Art of the Possible is an autobiography by Kellie Greenwald, a 29-year-old woman with Down syndrome from Marin County, California. Kellie did the art work and the...7:22 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
Children with disabilities - free vital records guide
As a parent of children with Down syndrome, I was happy to find this 24 page booklet created for families of children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. What a great idea for keeping everything handy in case someone else needs to take over sometime - and in case...6:16 PM in Disabilities, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
Road Map to Holland - book winners!
Road Map to Holland winners - please mail me your addresses and I will send pronto!Just got the call... prenatal tests came back positive for Down's. Guess it's time to get reading. Thanks for the chance to win this book!Posted by: J Isley | March 10, 2009 1:08 AMI was...4:02 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama - 52 days, 52 mistakes
From Don Surber, Daily Mail:52 days, 52 mistakesLet me count them up, in no particular order. Some are big. Some are small.We all make mistakes. Here's his:1. A do-over on the oath of office. 2. Tim Geithner. 3. Bill Richardson. 4. Tom Daschle. 5. Eric "Nation of Cowards" Holder.Read entire...2:51 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Animal Farm - Chapter One
Opening a book you read long ago is so intriguing: there's the familiar stuff but there's so much new - the layers you bring to the reading experience as you have grown and the culture around you has changed. Reading Animal Farm at 60 - as a former radical...2:06 PM in Animal Farm book study, Books | Permalink | Comments (6)
Is homeschool for everyone?
In the midst of my Why Homeschool Preschool? series I'm reminded that I need to clarify something: I am posting this series - taken from my books - because of the overbearing cultural pressure for moms to put their children in preschool. I know many college educated women who've chosen...8:00 AM in Homeschooling, Inspiration, Mothering, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (5)
Why homeschool preschool? Part 3
[This is third in a four-part series: Why Your Preschooler Can Thrive at Home taken from a chapter in my book, Mommy, Teach Me! Read the first, The Best Teacher is Forever and second, The Best Classroom Has No Walls.] The Best Lessons Don't End at Noon Some of...7:50 AM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 12, 2009
Animal Farm - discussion tomorrow
Remember Barbara's Book Club? Animal Farm Day was today March 12.I'm sorry - I'm not gonna say that the dog ate my homework, but the day got away from me. I know you know what I mean.I will post first thing tomorrow morning. I plan to do a series and...7:49 PM in Books | Permalink | Comments (3)
Family Guy over the line - FCC needs to know
I hesitate to put a link to this filthy stuff at my site, but I was SO SHOCKED when I read the content of Family Guy's latest episode that I had to pass this on.Although we have a TV, there are only a few popular shows we watch - like...2:59 PM in Activism, Continuing chaos, Culture Wars, Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (18)
Morning chatter
I have my coffee. Do you have yours? Yes, I must confess I have not succeeded in giving up coffee this year. In fact, my 2009 Diet to lose the 30 pounds that would help me reach my 2006 goal of losing 100 pounds (After losing 90, I gained...7:51 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (2)
March 11, 2009
Handy Stimulus Flow Chart
pass this one on! We have to keep laughing :)...5:47 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Loudoun County Republican Committee meeting - registration due 3/14
For those of us watching from the sidelines as O&Co continue to sink our ship - there may be a tendency to feel helpless and hopeless. Many have asked what we can do. My answer is to get involved. As I pointed out in Reaching the Left from the...5:21 PM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama: Fear-mongering rules the day
Fear-mongering rules the day By Jonah Goldberg | Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Imagine a child falls down a well. Now imagine I offer to lend the parents my ladder to save her, but only if they promise to paint my house. Would you applaud me for not letting a crisis go...8:18 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 10, 2009
Why homeschool preschool? Part 2
[This is the second in a four-part series: Why Your Preschooler Can Thrive at Home taken from a chapter from my book, Mommy, Teach Me! The first part is The Best Teacher is Forever.] The Best Classroom Has No Walls I mentioned how the modern approach to education -...6:15 AM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 9, 2009
Boys will be boys forever on Green Machines!
Here's how we celebrated yesterday - the combination of balmy spring like weather plus the extra evening hour from Daylight-Savings. Proving boys never grow up: This all happened after Sam and Kip (my oldest daughter and son-in-law) and their six children had left following dinner and Patrick's birthday cake....9:32 PM in Boys, Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (6)
Obama - was he really ready for the job?
From NRO (National Review Online). the Campaign Spot, Jim Geraghty reporting:Sunday, March 08, 2009BARACK OBAMA'Obama is overwhelmed.'Perhaps it's just some Obama ally speaking out of school. But these are probably some of the most terrifying words to come from an unidentified source in some time: Sources close to the White...7:52 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Vatican: Birth control pill or washing machine?
In regards to the outrage and scorn heaped upon the Vatican for declaring the washing machine to be the technological advance which has done the most to advance women, let's take a deep breath, consider the alternatives, then cast your vote: Online Surveys & Market Research Oh, and don't forget to share...1:35 PM in Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (7)
My history as told through laundry rooms
All the talk of washing machines has reminded me of this piece I wrote a few years ago when I was conducting the Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room contest: My history as told through laundry rooms I love the laundry room pictures! I think of them...1:14 PM in My life | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Vatican is right about washing machines!
If a picture says a thousand words, here are 20,000 for you. After considering them, you might be ready to take the poll: Birth control or washing machine? Let's see. Birth control pill led to free sex, promiscuity, the further objectification of women as sexual playthings, higher divorce rates,...1:09 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (2)
Vatican: washing machine more liberating than the Pill
Causing all kinds of controversy today - The Vatican threw a wrench into the celebration of International Women's Day (who knew?) by opining that the washing machine was more liberating than the P See also The Vatican is right about washing machines!See also The Vatican is right about washing machines!Vatican: Birth...12:10 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (3)
Why homeschool preschool? Part 1
It's that time of year when some of you may be wondering about preschool. There's so much cultural hype and social pressure - with many states actually considering mandatory preschool - that even moms who love having their kids at home wonder if they're doing the right thing. Mothers...11:42 AM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (5)
Book giveaway: Chicken Soup for the Soul Power Moms
In addition to my own books, I have contributed to over 30 collections of stories. My sixth contribution to Chicken Soup is in the soon-to-be-released Power Moms collection: Every Mother's a Working Mother It was the kind of splendid September day when sending kids to school just feels wrong. Fortunately,...11:23 AM in Books, Contest, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (30)
Book giveaway - Road Map to Holland
I have two copies of Road Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years With Down Syndrome to give away. If you are a person whose life has been touched by a child with Down syndrome and would like to have a copy...11:16 AM in Books, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (15)
Obama's teleprompter, private meetings, Blackberry
Obama's Safety Net: the TeleprompterCarol E. Lee March 5, 2009 Reuters - A worker at the White House cleans a teleprompter to be used during a speech by U.S President Barack Obama...President Barack Obama doesn't go anywhere without his TelePrompter The textbook-sized panes of glass holding the president's prepared remarks follow...10:46 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama Calls NY Times to say he's not a Socialist
Does this sound like the Leader of the Free World? Maybe the teleprompter that he goes nowhere without might have helped?...10:41 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 8, 2009
Tea Party movement gathers steam
Last week I reported on the grassroots movement to protest our out-of-control government spending. This weekend, protests continued, including Salt Lake City, Riverside, CA, Green Bay, Harrisburg, PA, Yonkers, Palm Beach. - a sampling I got by googling for news.Just as the Obama march toward Marxism is not going away,...10:49 PM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (2)
Daughter lacks confidence - mother needs advice
Hi Barbara. I have bought several of your books and love them!! You came to mind when trying to figure out how to help empower my 4 yr old daughter.She was diagnosed with speech dispraxia at 1.5yrs old and we went through therapy until she was caught up to her...10:16 PM in Mothering, Preschoolers | Permalink | Comments (5)
Connecticut bill attacks church independence
My friends, I predict that this is just the beginning of the anti-church legislation which we will be seeing over the weeks, months and years ahead. And it is very clear to me that the anti-church movement will focus first on the Catholic Church, which regardless of the wishy-washiness of...9:21 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Homeschooling Spelling Software
I've made it a practice to recommend only products that I think might be helpful for parents - resources and materials I have used myself or would try if I still had children that age. With that in mind, I am linking as an affiliate to SpellQuizzer, which is...8:53 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)
Road Map to Holland - Barbara Curtis's review
In Road Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years With Down Syndrome, Jennifer Graf Gronenberg has broken important new ground: sharing our stories as parents of children with Down syndrome - or autism or any other not-so-usual parenting challenges - is beneficial in...2:38 PM in Books, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (3)
March 7, 2009
Catholic schools - definitely an option
In response to my post yesterday about the mom whose second grade daughter had begun falling behind in public school and who was considering homeschool - which I encouraged - Tracy wrote:I thought this post was very interesting especially since my sister faced this exact same situation (same grade and...5:52 AM in Public schools, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (10)
March 6, 2009
Should I homeschool?
My daughter is in public school in 2nd grade. She is not doing as well as I know she can and I have been considering homeschooling her. Currently, her teacher is recommending summer school with even the potential of being held back. I have considered pulling her out of...3:09 PM in Homeschooling, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (9)
Daylight Savings time reminder to send your friends
Click below for a free ecard to send your email list:...12:31 PM in Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (0)
Consumer-proof your kids
Here is my current column for the Purcellville Gazette: Consumer-Proof Your Kids Someone's out to get your teenagers - and they mean business. A special PBS Frontline report named them "The Merchants of Cool" in their in-depth look at the aggressive marketing used to control how American teens spend their...10:18 AM in Entertainment, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (1)
White House summons Twitter founder for economic advice
Uh Oh, White House Seeks Economic Advice From Twitter Nicholas Carlson|Mar. 6, 2009, 8:44 AM|64 Tags: Online, Twitter, White House, Barack Obama, Social Networking, Recession, Big Tech, Media Twitter cofounder and CEO Ev Williams is headed to the White House today.The administration invited him to join a "young business leaders"...9:58 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama - secret meeting with Brad Pitt. Why?
Can you believe this?In case you were busy shopping sales and trying to feed your family on 40. this week, it might help you to know that Capitol Hill is living large.Yesterday Brad Pitt had a secret meeting with Obama before showing up to thrill the groupies on Capitol Hill. ...9:42 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
March 5, 2009
Obama: more fear-mongering
Propaganda 101: Create phrases as in the child's game Ad-Lib:"most terrible/horrible/devastating crisis/catastrophe/disaster/calamity/emergency ever to threaten/devastate/beset/menace/grip/plague our country/nation/continent/world/planet/galaxy"Set yourself as savior:Under my plan/I propose/I will provideRefer to vague adversaries who are out to thwart your efforts on behalf of your savees:There who stand in the way of progress and hope/My enemies/Rush...2:51 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (5)
Cramer blasts Obama, Democrat dissent begins
This guy was an Obama supporter: Then there is this news from Family Research Council: Rebels with a Cause Today, the man responsible for stuffing $90 million worth of earmarks into last year's spending bills ordered his old stomping ground to start slimming down on pork. Just one day after...1:20 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama: Let them eat cake
While they didn't offer Gordon Brown and his wife a meal at the White House, and while he urges us all to show more financial responsibility, Obama continues to entertain lavishly: "This is a pretty big house so we get lonely," Obama joked to his guests, "It's hard for me...1:16 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thank you for supporting MommyLife through Amazon!
I want to thank those of you who are supporting this site by entering through my link to shop at Amazon. While I cannot see who buys what, I do get a report that shows me what items were ordered. Try as I might to not to get distracted,...12:54 PM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama treatment of Brown: insulting and humiliating
The Obama Regime is looking more and more like a Banana Republic. The disses of Britain - traditionally our strongest ally - continue: First up - the return of the Churchill bust. While presented during Bush's term in office, it was a gift to the American People and not Obama's...12:03 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (6)
Obama lied; the economy died
From the Washington Times: Obama lied; the economy died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Tony Blankley I am trying to capture the spirit of bipartisanship as practiced by the Democratic Party over the last eight years. Thus, I have chosen as my lead, the proposition: Obama lied; the economy died. Obviously,...11:58 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama rescinds health care "conscience rule"
As I said earlier today, there are numerous fronts where battles for the soul of our nation are being waged every day. I want to get back to writing about mothering and teaching, but feel it is imperative that we know and understand the dismantling of our nation and our...11:49 AM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Daylight Savings begins March 9 - spring forward
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8. Unless you are a complete nonconformist, you will need to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. For all you ever wanted to know about Daylight Savings Time but were afraid - or too busy - to ask, please see...11:33 AM in Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (3)
Mike Pence's CPAC address - inspirational
If you don't have time to watch the whole thing, start at the 10:00 marker for a funny take on Nacy Peolosi and then what it means to be Americans who think of more than our own selfish interests:...11:28 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Loudoun school bus driver charged
How sad. I applaud these parents for calling the Sheriff's Office: Loudoun County, Virginia- A Loudoun County school bus driver was charged Wednesday with seven counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she allegedly offered students money to throw snowballs at a thirteen-year-old victim. Katina M. Mitchell,...10:46 AM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fairness Doctrine morphs into "Broadcast Localism"
With so many attacks on so many fronts I can only bring a small number of them to your attention each day. And if you listen to the headlines, you will be deluded about what is taking place. Today you're told that the Senate defeated the "Fairness Doctrine," an...10:03 AM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
AlfonZo: What's so fair about the Fairness Doctrine?
I introduced AlfonZo Rachel here in the weeks leading up to the election. Here he hlpds forth on "The Fairness Doctrine: You can see all AlfonZo's commentaries here - and subscribe too....9:40 AM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Global warming, fear-mongering and propaganda
From Focus on the Family CitizenLink Even the people sounding the alarm over global warming have to admit there's a lot we just don't know yet. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains why it's a bad idea to base policy decisions on uncertainty. Let's face it - this whole...8:57 AM in Current Affairs, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Red envelope campaign - send Obama an abortion reminder
March 31 is the day to mail your red envelopes. This symbolic protest is a good exercise to do with children - a concrete reminder that we need to "speak the truth to power" - a phrase The Left has loved to throw around, but now that we are the...8:36 AM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
Elisabeth Elliot on facing each day
Running the CourseToday there are just too many things to do. My natural response is to fret and fear. Both are forbidden: Fret not. Fear not. That tells me what not to do. What, then, should I do? "I will run the course set out in thy commandments, for...8:24 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
New York Obama Times priorities 3/4
Drudge has been ribbing the media for its meaty "investigations" into such crucial matters as Michelle's toned arms - while ignoring fluff like Obama's secret communications with Russia and Syria. Today:NYT INVESTIGATION, PAGE ONE THURSDAY: President Barack Obama is going gray... Developing...It's beginning to feel like we live in a...6:58 AM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Bush meets Marines, Obama meets Marines
If a picture says a thousand words, a video can say a million: They may fix this next time. But so far the Cult/Dictatorship is not working in every sector. ~~~~~ HT: Amelia...6:05 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (6)
March 4, 2009
Sinus Cleanse - this really works!
A couple years ago when Maddy was having sinus problems/allergies and worried about an upcoming voice competition, our pediatrician recommended sinus cleansing. To say that the prospect of sending warm water up one nostril to dribble out the other sounded unappealing would be putting it lightly. But Dr. G has...3:18 PM in Health | Permalink | Comments (4)
Obama Machine targets Limbaugh - who will be next?
I've only mentioned once the undignified posture of the White House in singling out and attacking Rush Limbaugh - as though after years of the Mainstream media heaping contempt on Bush and him bearing it like a gentleman, His Obamaness cannot tolerate even one man promoting the conservative point of...12:05 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (11)
Paul Harvey, RIP
10:47 AM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (0)
Baby with Down syndrome - what do you do? What do you say?
You say congratulations! The impulse to say "I'm sorry" or to express pity for the parents is just not appropriate. We are celebrating a life, after all - a life God created just the way He intended. Down syndrome is not caused by a birth accident, but by an extra...8:33 AM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (5)
Teach your child to call 911
Great book - proven to be effective - with used copies available at Amazon for as little as 42 cents:...8:27 AM in Preschoolers, Safety | Permalink | Comments (1)
4-year-old's 911 call saves mom
THORNTON, Colo. -- A 4-year-old boy was honored Tuesday for saving his mother's life by calling 911 when she collapsed while making him lunch.Tapes released Tuesday show Thomas "TJ" Roller calling 911 on Feb. 18 and telling the dispatcher, "My Mommy's sick. Can you please come over here? ... Can...8:18 AM in Everyday Heroes, Preschoolers, Safety | Permalink | Comments (0)
Abbott and Costello: Who's on first?
Classic comedy! I believe it is so important for parents to pass on our cultural heritage to our kids. This is part of the package. Parents can take a proactive approach to steering their kids away from the coarse humor in current movies by providing them with classic movies and...8:07 AM in Humor, Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
March 3, 2009
Mommy, Teach Me to Read! success story
Catching up on old email - Lauren wrote this last October, her success story using Mommy, Teach Me to Read! My son, Holden, was born 9 weeks prematurely. We naturally assumed that he would have some developmental delays. He was a very late talker, and honestly we were starting to...1:28 PM in Homeschooling, Preschoolers, Reading, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (3)
Montessori at home workshops Ashburn 3/10, 3/24
An Ashburn mom has volunteered to host a two-part workshop in her home where I will be sharing my mothering/teaching experience and philosophy in a more personal way. Dates: March 10 and March 24 Time: 10:30-Noon Place: Ashburn Christine has graciously offered to open this series to MommyLife readers. There...1:12 PM in Loudoun County, Montessori, My life, Preschoolers | Permalink | Comments (3)
Stop Sebelius nomination - petition
One last post about Sebelius - and a petition for you to sign. George Tiller, pictured below, is the abortionist of last resort for women who come to Kansas to abort babies up until the last minute of their pregnancy through partial birth abortion (the truth - including graphic image...11:28 AM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (5)
Rahm Emanuel: seizing on crisis to advance an agenda
"You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. What I mean by that is an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before...." There you have it: the diabolical underpinnings of HOW the Obama Machine was able to seize the financial crisis to completely...10:43 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
"Catholics United" - are they Catholics, really?
Individuals like Pelosi and Sebelius - who claim to be Catholic and yet misrepresent the Catholic faith, promote the continuing holocaust against the next generations, and continue to disobey the instruction of Catholic leaders to stop receiving communion - will eventually answer not only for their own sin but for...10:25 AM in Catholicism, Church Issues, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (7)
Obama - the abortion president's juggernaut
News flash: Laura Ingraham just reported that Chris Matthews, in cheerleading for HHS nominee Kathleen Sebelius (see below) referred to pro-life opposition as "terrorism - verbal terrorism." Let me see if I've got this right: opposing Bush nominees for any reason under the sun, opposing the efforts he made to...9:55 AM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
Elisabeth Elliot: ask for God's help
God's Help for God's Assignment Sometimes a task we have begun takes on seemingly crushing size, and we wonder what ever gave us the notion that we could accomplish it. There is no way out, no way around it, and yet we cannot contemplate actually carrying it through. The...9:50 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 2, 2009
Tripp update 3/2
Tripp saw Dr. K - his surgeon - this morning. He is concerned, but thinks it is a topical irritation/inflammation, not a return of MRSA - based on blood tests, etc. He took out some stitches to relieve some pressure.He will be monitored daily. Tomorrow he will see the infectious...2:59 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (4)
Is having children selfish? What about designer kids?
Posted at Crosswalk.com today:Pelosi and Population Control: Is Having Children Selfish?Barbara Curtis,Crosswalk.com Contributor Population control - and our country's continuing war on children - got a big boost early this year when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended "stimulus" funding with this toxic logic: "contraception will reduce costs to the states...2:23 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Octomom Nadya Suleman says no to help for babies, yes to publicity
From Growing Your Baby:Nadya Suleman Turns Down Offer For Free Home and Nursing Care February 28th, 2009 • While it is being widely reported that Nadya Suleman, the California mother of octuplets born last month is not receiving offers for free products and care, it may seem that this isn't...1:24 PM in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (7)
Homeschooling curriculum enrichment - National Gallery of Art
You don't have to be a homeschooling family to take advantage of this free resource! Click below for a gateway into some exciting ways to enhance and enrich your child's curriculum with classic art: Welcome to a place where teachers and students can connect art and curriculum. You might want...1:15 PM in Art, Homeschooling, Religion | Permalink | Comments (0)
Loudoun County Public Schools Closed March 2
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 just released word:Loudoun County Public Schools are closed today, March 2, 2009LCPS has withdrawn from the School's Out...4:53 AM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tripp update
Please pray earnestly for Tripp. He had been making wonderful progress after the 2/10 knee replacement - even walking around with no crutches and with about 30 degrees flex. Thursday he became very ill and started having more pain. Saw the doctor Friday. His blood levels looked okay, but...12:02 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (18)
March 1, 2009
American Tea Party - 40 protests yesterday
Many have asked what we can do. As a former anti-Vietnam War activist, aborion rights activist, I will tell you this: Political action works. One of the reasons the Left prevailed is because they had the passion and the loudest voices. For those who are serious about reversing the course...11:26 PM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (1)
Left illogic and hypocrisy
Yesterday I saw a car that actually boasted both these bumper stickers. This truly shows the complete illogic of the Left. They are now in complete control of everything and yet they still see themselves as rebels. It is the right wing that is now the true voice of...10:49 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tracing your family tree
From Ann:DEAR ABBY: I have always wanted to have my family history traced, but I can't afford to spend a lot of money to do it. Any suggestions? Sam in California. DEAR SAM: Register as a republican, and run for public office....7:48 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (3)
