April 2009
April 30, 2009
Dr. Laura's new SAHM book - 2 to give away
Dr. Laura Schlessinger - aka Dr. Laura - has a new book out - In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms. Hooray! And I have 2 copies for you. Hooray! Hooray!Y'all have 24 hours to drop me a comment. Drawing at 6:10 pm Friday night.Here's the description from Amazon:They number in the...5:31 PM in Contest, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (76)
Parental rights amendment - sign the petition now!
Why We Need the Parental Rights Amendment by Michael P. Farris, J.D.March 3, 2009 Eighty years ago the Supreme Court declared that "the child is not the mere creature of the State; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to...5:17 PM in Activism, Homeschooling, Parental Rights, Social Justice | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mike Farris HSLDA, Parental Rights Amendment
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April 28, 2009
Barbara Curtis on HSLDA Homeschool Heartbeat
I am the guest this week on HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeat. You can hear the five segments (about 2 minutes each - and boy, was that hard to do!) here. HSLDA is launching a new program to encourage mothers who choose to homeschool their children and are featuring my books...10:07 PM in Homeschooling, Montessori, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama's 100 million tax cuts - visual aid
A must-watch for any taxpayer: Thanks to Tripp for finding this. Please pass this on - use Share button below - on so other voters will understand why we say the current administration is not serious at all about cutting spending....9:24 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Loudoun Schools - Hatrick high on pay and perks #2
Clearly, Hatrick needs a school board who will call him to account. With 18 years under his belt, he's flying high and kiss-up school board members aren't helping the situation.In a county where money comes easy for buildings and super-duper new electronic white boards yet hard for personnel, where property...5:37 PM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (1)
Specter switches, gives Dems filibuster-proof majority
Specter and the media will spin this that Specter was a "moderate" Republican. The truth is, he has always been a Democrat-in-Disguise. I am glad he is finally outing himself.But mad all over again at how foolish it was that Bush and the Republican Party supported his last primary against...11:55 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
Networks presidential primetime double standard
In regards to Obama's primetime network demands/coverage, Drudge has done his homework: FLASHBACK: NETS DIDN'T CARRY REAGAN February 3, 1988 NEWSDAY President Ronald Reagan was cast in the role of a not-ready-for- primetime player yesterday, and the White House was not happy about it. The three major networks declined to...11:52 AM in Media Bias, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Weather report for Bluemont, VA
Please note our temperatures are dropping 32 degrees in the next 24 hours - all because my family no longer has winter clothes in their closets :)Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 88° F | 54° F 56° F | 43° F 58° F | 50° F 74° F | 54°...9:05 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (6)
Teaching children to serve with love
One more post before I crawl back to bed. I wanted you to read this Oldie-but-Goodie: Once upon a time - when we lived where houses were in walking distance - my four boys had paper routes. Their entrepreneurial dad and I were grateful for the opportunity to help them...7:51 AM in Family, Inspiration, Life Lessons From My Kids, Mothering, My life | Permalink | Comments (0)
Family pajamas
Irresistible product of the day - Should I wish I hadn't seen these or start saving up for for Christmas?...7:35 AM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Loudoun County LCPS Hatrick high on pay and perks
This almost passed me by. From a February 20, 2009 article in the Washington Post - D.C. Area Schools Chiefs" Perk that Refreshes: Travel: Loudoun County Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III spent 49 weekdays from July 2007 through June 2008 traveling the nation and the world in pursuit of reinvigoration...7:27 AM in Loudoun County, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (0)
Not feeling well
Apparently yesterday I set some kind of record for typos. Reading back this morning, I was embarrassed by my last post.I am sorry as I know it's difficult to read carelessly presented work.I didn't know it then, but evidently I was getting sick. I twittered at 7:45 am yesterday that...5:52 AM in My life | Permalink | Comments (8)
April 27, 2009
Fox declines 3rd Obama primetime press conference
From Yahoo News: Fox sticking with schedule instead of Obama NEW YORK - The Fox network is sticking with its regular schedule over President Barack Obama this week. The network is turning down the president's request to show his prime-time news conference on Wednesday. The news conference marks Obama's 100th...4:19 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (8)
Celebrate Down syndrome - T21 Traveling Afghan Project
Pass the word to anyone you know with a child with Down syndrome! The T21 Traveling Afghan Project was started by CJ, in honor of her daughter Emmalee. Emmalee was adopted at the age of fifteen months and is the joy of her family's life. CJ taught herself to crochet...11:57 AM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (2)
Loudoun County - swine flu information - updated 10/5
10/5 Alert: Loudoun Schools push swine flu vaccine - parents ask why HiN1 Influenza Update The Latest News on H1N1 (Swine) FluPreparing for a Possible Flu PandemicLoudoun County has been preparing for a possible flu pandemic for several years and has activated that plan. A copy of the county's Pandemic...11:44 AM in Health, Loudoun County, Safety | Permalink | Comments (5)
Youth pro-life training camp - Los Angeles 6/24-7/5
Pass this on to any young people teen you know who'd be interested in becoming more involved in the pro-life movement. Save $100 by registering before Monday, May 5: The Experience That Will Change Your Life Join other Survivors at the 12th annual ProLife Training Camp - 12 days of...11:35 AM in Activism, Pro-Life Issues, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mary Ann Glendon declines Laetare Medal from Notre Dame
Breaking News from First Things: --> Declining Notre Dame: A Letter from Mary Ann GlendonBy Joseph Bottum Monday, April 27, 2009, 9:32 AMApril 27, 2009 The Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. President University of Notre DameDear Father Jenkins,When you informed me in December 2008 that I had been selected to...9:30 AM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (5)
Elisabeth Elliot on prayer/ Tripp update
One thing that's hard right now: even as Tripp is getting more mobile - and his knee is doing so well - the heavy duty meds he was on for six months have taken a toll. His equilibrium is faulty and he is dazed and confused by lights and transitions....7:14 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Family, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (3)
April 26, 2009
Obama as Messiah after 100 days in "The Truth"
Another day, another atrocity. Today's from Gateway Pundit: "The Truth" by Michael D'Antuono (WND)In celebration of his first 100 disastrous days in office liberal goons will crown Obama in messianic imagery at New York City's Union Square on Wednesday.World Net Daily reported:On his 100th day in office, President Obama...4:04 PM in Art, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (11)
April 25, 2009
New book about Down syndrome
Has anyone read this yet?...8:32 AM in Books, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (2)
April 24, 2009
Why forgive your mother?
Leading up to Mother's Day, as part of my encouragement to ask God to change anything He would like to see changed in your relationship with your mother, I am rerunning this post from March 2007: 7 Prayers that Will Change Your Life Forever. It's one of those very...8:59 PM in Inspiration, Mother's Day, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (3)
Special needs, senior care - free access to providers 4/24-4/27
Hello, I wanted to send you a quick note to tell you about something that I hope you and your readers will find VERY exciting! This weekend 4/24-4/26 Care.com will be offering a FREE WEEKEND! In case you are not familiar with what Care.com offers: Care.com provides a trusted...9:55 AM in Bargains, Disabilities | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 23, 2009
Grand Canyon - you'll like this movie
Grand Canyon This 1991 Lawrence Kasdan film is a favorite of the Curtis family. Watch the trailer and you'll probably want to look for it wherever you borrow movies - or add it to your Netflix queue. Great ensemble cast (Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, Alfre Woodard) solid...6:41 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (2)
Of dentists and teaching kids to drive
Have a list of stuff to blog tomorrow, but taking it easy tonight. My dentist and I have been working through a root canal. I know that's an odd way to put it, but I am such a baby when it comes to pain that it takes a lot...5:57 PM in My life | Permalink | Comments (3)
Anti-child watch: Iphone's Baby Shaker makes a game of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Yet another indication of a nation in decline: Apple has pulled a controversial iPhone application that allows users to shake their phones violently to make a picture of an infant stop crying. The 99-cent download, called Baby Shaker, drew harsh criticism across the Internet after its release on Monday by...9:29 AM in Continuing chaos | Permalink | Comments (7)
April 22, 2009
MommyLife Mother's Day Giveaway
2009 MommyLife Mother's Day Giveaway This is something I've wanted to do for a while. It began a few years ago when I discovered a series of vintage figurines portraying - quite beautifully - the work we moms do everyday. They were made by Napco - which is a...3:27 PM in Contest, Mother's Day | Permalink | Comments (122)
Born-again American - sing a song of gratitude
If a picture paints a thousand words, the video you'll see when you click below - thanks, Wendy! - could inspire a hundred thousand. Even if you're not a country fan, watch it through to the end. E Pluribus Unum - Out of many, one! I've always thought it ironic...12:55 PM in Inspiration, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Amazon April grocery sales
Amazon is a great place to buy groceries and household cleaning products. If you haven't already, you might want to compare their prices on items you purchase regularly. With Super Saver Shipping (free and available for most orders over $25), you will save gas money - and time and frustration...12:25 PM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
When insults had class
Jennifer sent these: These glorious insults are from an era when cleverness with words was still valued, before a great portion of the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words, not to mention waving middle fingers. The exchange between Churchill & Lady Astor: She said, "If you were my...5:48 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (4)
April 21, 2009
Obama: narcissism, disloyalty and dishonor
I know I said I'm too busy to post today, but I've gotta comment on Laura Ingraham's show this morning. She's and I are on the same page when it comes to Obama's obvious personality disorder: his narcissism and his insatiable need for adulation. There has been news aplenty...10:56 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (9)
Ebay .15 insertion fee sale today 4/21
I have LOTS to write about, but it's gonna have to wait another 2o hours. I found out last night that Ebay is having a special sale on insertion fees today - only 15 cents! I've been buying and selling on Ebay for 10 years. Started off like many...10:33 AM in Bargains, My life | Permalink | Comments (1)
Mother's Day gift? check out Photofiddle!
If you're looking for a really unique Mother's Day or Father's Day present - and something meaningful for your whole family, think Photofiddle. I introduced Photofiddle here a few months ago, when I signed up to have a photo of Maddy turned into a canvas. From many different variations -...7:47 AM in Mother's Day, Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (2)
April 20, 2009
Pro-life ethics - a discussion
Received this from a reader last week and we both thought it would be a good MommyLife discussion. I like to think of moments like this as though we're all hanging out at the backyard fence my kitchen and mulling things through like old friends. What do you think? This...6:05 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (10)
Pro-life challenge for students: win $1000
When 12 year-old Lia Mills wrote her speech about abortion for a school contest: she had no idea the kind of impact it would have worldwide. Yet after her mother put the speech on YouTube, it garnered over a half a million views! The greatest source of energy and...4:37 PM in Activism, Contest, Pro-Life Issues, Teens and Tweens | Permalink | Comments (2)
Mother's Day - letting God prepare us
Mother's Day is coming, and I want to focus on that for the next few weeks - with many entries I hope will uplift and encourage you, including a contest with some very special personal prizes. But I'd like to start by encouraging you to open your hearts to anything...7:25 AM in Inspiration, Mother's Day, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (8)
April 19, 2009
Maddy's Sweet Sixteen!
Sixteen years ago I gave birth for the last time - at least I think so :) Maddy was born 54 weeks after her brother Jonny. She was - as she has always announced to people she meets - #9. When she was three weeks old, Jonny was hospitalized for...10:41 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (5)
Babies with Down syndrome up for adoption
When our eighth child Jonny was born in 1992 with Down syndrome, my first thought was, "God must love me so much!" I can't explain why somehow I knew that God had provided our family with the opportunity of a lifetime. As Jonny's extra chromosome appears in every cell...10:36 AM in Adoption, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (2)
April 18, 2009
Winter/summer clothes switch - anyone there yet?
Okay, I have a pressing issue: Who has brought out their summer clothes? This was a ritual I didn't have to go through for 30 years when we lived in California, but now . . . Oh, boy. those of you who live in climes with actual seasons and...12:10 PM in My life | Permalink | Comments (9)
Tripp update 4/18
I haven't posted on Tripp for a while, but it's not because things are going okay. It's just because we've gotten used to things not being okay. It's been seven months since his first knee replacement, which led to the unexpected infection and four subsequent surgeries, including removal of the...9:47 AM in Family, My life | Permalink | Comments (12)
Elisabeth Elliot on following God
I found this to be so comforting this morning. In terms of our personal life and the life of our nation: Where God Is Taking Us Bishop Leslie Newbigin, in his South India Diary, tells of the union of churches which took place in South India in 1947. It was...9:41 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Olbermann lewdness, Garofalo charges racism
This has to be seen to be believed. Until this, I had no idea that "tea bagging" - which is the term the Obamaedia used to describe the Tea Party protests (see graphic by Olbermann's head and Anderson Cooper's epithet) - has a perverted sexual connotation (now sure in the...8:41 AM in Activism, Media Bias, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (12)
Chicago Tea Party that Susan Roesgen Missed
Proof that Susan Roesgen went through the Chicago Tea Party seeking to discredit the protesters - or just to just pick a fight: CNN should fire this woman, but they won't because she represents CNN's own bias - which is why Obama is president today. Turn off the Mainstream...8:30 AM in Activism, Media Bias, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 16, 2009
Day of Silence 4/17/09 - propaganda at your local school?
[Update: The first comments below are pretty indicative of the mindset of gay activists and illustrate exactly what I said: Theirs is the only point of view which should be treated with respect. Ironic that the purported anti-bullying crowd is home of the biggest bullies of all. I happen...3:02 PM in Homosexuality, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (28)
Fertility is fun!
Found this old cartoon stuck in a memory book I was looking through today. Tripp and I loved this when it was our turn - hope you do too!...2:48 PM in Big families, Humor, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
Sheriff offers Loudoun Public Safety Meetings
We've been having an increase of violence in our county lately - and a particularly brutal attack of a 50something couple last month which left the husband dead and the wife barely hanging on. There is some nervousness and rumors are flying, so I'm really glad to see these community...2:26 PM in Loudoun County, Safety | Permalink | Comments (0)
Sebelius - more blood money from arbortionist Tiller - contact your Senators to stop her confirmation
Kathleen Sebelius a CINO - Catholic in Name Only - who owes her gubernatorial win to blood money from Planned Parenthood and the most notorious abortionist in our country - George Tiller. She is also Obama's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Like many of Obama's nominees, she...1:58 PM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama at Georgetown: disses Jesus, but coopts Sermon on the Mount" to promote policy
While Obama shrouded the name of Jesus from the background for his "major address" - and which Obama address has not been billed as major? - he didn't hesitate to borrow Christ's words to sell his self-flattering appraisal of our current situation: "There is a parable at the end...11:52 AM in Catholicism, Church Issues, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (17)
Patti Lupone calls Susan Boyle on Early show
The Susan Boyle story continues to unfold. The Early Show highlighted her life this morning - which included childhood rejection, the confidence in her expressed by friends from the pub where she does karaoke, and her reaction to her sudden fame.The YouTube video of her Britain's Got Talent audition has...10:21 AM in Entertainment, Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (5)
Susan Boyle - "a parable for the age"
The definitive word on Susan Boyle, who unexpectedly knocked the socks off a 3000 strong audience at Britain's Got Talent - from the UK Herald: The beauty that matters is always on the inside COLETTE DOUGLAS HOME April 14 2009 Susan Boyle's story is a parable of our age. She...9:44 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (7)
CNN's Susan Roesgen calls Tea Party Obama-bashers, anti-government, anti-CNN
Michelle Malkin has a great round-up of photos and links from yesterday's Tea Party events.One important note: no matter how the Obamedia spins it, this was NOT a Republican event. In cities around the country, attempts by Republican politicians to hitch their wagon to the grassroots Tea Party movement were...8:30 AM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (15)
Obama appoints anti-Catholic gay activist to Faith Advisory Council
White House Won't Comment on Whether Obama Agrees With Appointee Who Said Pope is 'Discredited Leader'Thursday, April 16, 2009 By Fred Lucas, Staff WriterPresident Barack Obama (AP Photo) (CNSNews.com) - The White House told CNSNews.com on Wednesday that it will not comment on whether President Obama agrees with an appointee to the White...8:18 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Name of Jesus covered for Obama's Georgetown address
Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name of Jesus to Comply With White House RequestWednesday, April 15, 2009 By Edwin MoraPhoto of Gaston Hall stage that shows symbol "IHS" [ A traditional abbreviation for Jesus's name] that was covered up during President Obama's speech to accommodate a White House request. (Wikimedia...8:07 AM in Complaint Department, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
April 15, 2009
Washington DC Tax Day Tea Party - photos and the REAL story
I have set this up as a photojournal, with captions under many of the pictures - to read them, go to Washington DC Tea Party. Since the Obamamedia will do their best to ignore or misrepresent today's Tea Parties, let's pass on all the information we can. Feel free...8:02 PM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (15)
On my way to the Tea Party!
On my way to the Tea Party in DC - camera-ready! It's raining and I must admit it's taking every ounce of self-discipline I have to leave the cozy fireplace here at home to make the big trip to the Metro station - then out onto the cold wet...8:03 AM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (2)
April 14, 2009
Homeschooling history recommendations?
From Michelle: I'd like to ASK for a recommendation. Anyone know of a suitable children's read-aloud history book? I wanted to get either SWB's The Story of the World or Hillyer's A Child's History of the World, but I found so many really bad reviews of both. Not because...3:17 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (12)
Texas Governor Perry affirms state sovereignty
Refreshing! A ray of hope! Part 1: Part 2:...12:48 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (7)
Obama sics Homeland Security on right wing radicals
It's all coming true, isn't it? Under the direction of Obama's appointment Janet Napolitano, the Department of Homeland Security has just released and sent to local police departments the following document - Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment which you can download and...12:15 PM in Activism, Obama Nation, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (3)
Post-abortion stress - the hope
As with any trauma that happens in our lives, a woman may find herself depressed, distressed, or suddenly filled with unexplained anger many. many years after walking away from an abortion thinking the problem is over. I met a woman at Mt. Hermon whose mother took her to have an...10:02 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Post-abortion stress - the reality
Study: Abortions Cause Future Relationship Problems, More Domestic Violence by Steven Ertelt LifeNews.com Editor March 30, 2009 addthis_pub = 'sertelt'; Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Some women decide to have abortions because they think having a baby will contribute to problems in their relationship with their husband or boyfriend. However, a...9:43 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Elisabeth Elliot on the power of the Resurrection
Death Shall Not Hold Us The power of the resurrection is a power that vanquishes every other power in heaven or earth. The battle was the bitterest ever fought, but death was the loser, Jesus the Victor. Because "the tomb could not hold Him; snapped like a straw death's...9:11 AM in Elisabeth Elliot, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tea Party protests tomorrow 4/15
Michelle Malkin ran this to get her readers in the mood for tomorrow's nationwide Tea Party: Find the Tea Party near you:...8:56 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Share your recommendations at MommyLife
A few months ago, Jenny emailed me with a glowing recommendation for the Word and Song Children's Bible, which I finally got around to sharing last week (still catching up on email *blushing*). Since that post, my Amazon account shows that 12 of these CD sets have been ordered...8:31 AM in Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 13, 2009
Susan Boyle sings
What makes a person beautiful? From Britain's Got Talent 4/11 - embedding has been disabled, but click the screen to get there. Susan Boyle is a 47-year-old spinster who says she's never been kissed. Which only adds more poignancy to the song she sings - "I Dreamed a Dream" from...5:21 PM in Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (11)
A Curtis Family Easter celebration
It was a fabulous day here - a little too nippy to eat outside, but okay to play. The Curtis/Walraven clan celebrated Easter with the usual Frisbee Football. But first, a spontaneous decision to do a Human Pyramid: Samantha and I are on the right, trying to help with...11:27 AM in Family | Permalink | Comments (12)
To unclog drains
Easy Drain Cleaner: Use a plunger first, though not after using any commercial drain opener. To open clogs, pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, add 1/2 cup white vinegar, and cover the drain. The resulting chemical reaction can break down fatty acids, allowing the clog to wash...9:41 AM in Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (6)
April 12, 2009
Special needs children are a gift
A comment this morning: I just wanted to say thank you to all of you that have a family member that has special needs. I am currently serving as councilor for a special needs group in my church in St. George, Utah. Every Thursday night we get together and sing...12:29 PM in Disabilities, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (5)
April 11, 2009
Hallelujah Chorus
He is risen!...11:54 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
Was It a Morning Like This?
Another Easter favorite:...10:56 PM in Easter, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 10, 2009
Ben sings: There Is a Balm in Gilead
At last - thanks to the techno-savvy of Number 2 Son Matt - I am proud to post Number 3 Son Ben doing what he does best. Ben's Senior Recital was held March 31 at the old Thomas Roads Baptist Church in Lynchburg - 90 glorious minutes of hearing my...7:48 PM in Family, Music | Permalink | Comments (25)
For mothers who need a fresh start - Resurrection hope
Hi Barbara, I stumbled across your website while doing some research on the Ezzos - we are taking a GKGW class mandated by our son's school. While we are by no means "Ezzo-fied" as some call it, we are gleaning very helpful tools in teaching our children to consider others,...5:57 PM in Easter, Inspiration, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (3)
O Sacred Head - crucifixion in art
3:49 PM in Art, Easter, Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
Stations of the Cross - for all Christians
Evangelicals tend to be suspicious of Catholic symbols and rituals. Perhaps this needs to be revisited. There are symbols and rituals connected with honoring our country, for example - as well as personal traditions which bond family members and build a heritage. Why wouldn't it be okay to have symbols...3:31 PM in Catholicism, Easter, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Johnny Cash
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Planned Parenthood 2008 abortions up - profits over 1 billion
From the Family Research Council: If You Are Planned Parenthood, Crime Does Pay Planned Parenthood (PP) released its annual report this week. It would appear that for Planned Parenthood, crime does pay -- as long as it is crime against humanity. Last year, while the rest of the nation was seeing a...11:13 AM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Memo to Loudoun County Public Schools
I've noticed when driving by the School Administration Building in Ashburn at night that it is ablaze with light. While I understand that cleaning crews are probably working, it is hard to understand why several floors would be lit at the same time. In these cost-conscious times, I'd like to...10:44 AM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama "vetting" churches - which will make him look best?
From The Washington Times: Obamas seek new church as Easter nears Thursday, April 9, 2009 Joseph Curl and Christina Bellantoni With Easter four days away, the Great Church Search is on for the Obamas, who are seeking a presidential place of worship in Washington nearly a year after a divisive...10:32 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama refuses to defend American lives against pirates
Reuters reports: Pirates pose annoying distraction for Obama WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - Ragtag teams of modern-day Blackbeards are posing an annoying distraction for Barack Obama, forcing him to add Somalia to an already long list of foreign policy challenges. Read entire article here. Well, poor wuzzy-wuzzy. If only everyone...9:40 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 9, 2009
Something to make you smile!
From Charlene via Michele Malkin:...9:28 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (7)
Word and Song Bible for Children
Catching up on my Inbox tonight. Received this recommendation from Jenny two months ago: Hi Barbara, Welcome home...after all you had going on. Been thinking about you and praying for you and your family. I praise God for all the energy He gives you. =) This is random, but...8:56 PM in Books, Preschoolers, Toddlers | Permalink | Comments (2)
Choosing adoption instead of abortion
Susan sent this PSA on choosing adoption: Looks like a new site, but there are some first person stories there from birth moms who've had a good experience with adoption. One even says: When I chose to place my daughter into the loving arms of her parents, I knew she...8:32 PM in Adoption, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Newsweek declares the end of Christian America
Oh, that's right - it's Holy Week. Time to pile on the mockery: [Can't find a clear image - It says The Decline and Fall of Christian America] Given the state of current mainstream publications - who seem incapable of recognizing that no one wants to buy their ideas...5:41 PM in Culture Wars, Media Bias, Religion | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama: U. S. not a Judeo-Christian nation
CitizenLink response:...5:14 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
Madame Tussaud's ignores GOP First Ladies
From The Washington Times Did Madame Tussaud's snub GOP first ladies? Thursday, April 9, 2009 by Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover After the fanfare surrounding first lady Michelle Obama's new wax figure at Madame Tussauds in downtown Washington Tuesday, we noticed something peculiar: No Republican first ladies have had...3:58 PM in Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (2)
April 8, 2009
Thank you for shopping Amazon here
I'm always grateful to those of you who order stuff from Amazon by clicking through my site. This has been a help to our family and allows me to keep blogging rather than scouting out paid assignments. I love writing, but the truth is, I'd rather write at MommyLife...9:11 PM in | Permalink | Comments (1)
Easter clean-up campaign - Catholic Confession
From the the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, a tongue-in-cheek campaign - modeled after the ShamWow TV ads - to remind us that Easter's a good time to come clean :) From the New York Times: The 49-second video spoof -- titled Soulwow -- features a young man (not a...4:58 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Red envelope campaign - White House receives over 2 million
White House confirms it got 2 million red envelopesPresident's mail worker claims letter campaign one of largest in 35 yearsPosted: April 06, 20098:21 pm EasternBy Chelsea Schilling © 2009 WorldNetDaily The White House mail office has confirmed it received a "deluge" of as many as 2.25 million red envelopes symbolizing the empty...4:45 PM in Obama Nation, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama's fix for the economic crisis
From Tripp - don't know the original source:...4:31 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 7, 2009
Thought for the day - Dwight L. Moody
"Moses spent 40 years thinking he was somebody; 40 years learning he was nobody; and 40 years discovering what God can do with a nobody." ~Dwight L. Moody, evangelist Even if we never get the third 40 years, I am finding the second 40 very sweet indeed....11:38 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
On my way home from Mt. Hermon
I know things have been a little quiet at Mommylife. I've been at the Mount hermon Writers Conference since last Wednesday, where I was fortunate enough to have WiFi access in my room but so busy most of the time that I seldom had time to post. I taught...9:34 AM in My life | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 5, 2009
Photo fun from photofunia
This is for my baby girl - Surprise, Maddy! You can do some too at HT: Michele at The Family-Centered Life....11:32 PM in Alex Barton, Family, Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (3)
April 4, 2009
Children's letters to God
I love these! Thanks, Tripp! Y'all can pass them on by clicking the Share button below....12:46 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 3, 2009
Planned Parenthood community organizing
Don't know how I got on their email list, but this may give you some insight into how Planned Parenthood is using the Alinsky/Obama/ACORN approach to community organizing: It's time to get out of the house! The crocuses are in bloom, and the birds are building their nests. We at...7:18 PM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Who is George Soros? map
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Obama and pitchforks
Interesting. I have used the peasants and pitchforks imagery to describe the rage Obama & Co have purposely fomented toward corporate CEOs. So has Rush. And lo and behold, Our Glorious Leader has used it himself: The bankers struggled to make themselves clear to the president of the United States....1:48 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama bows to Saudi king
Michelle evidently felt it necessary to assert her status by neglecting the customary bow to the Queen, but her husband evidently felt compelled to add a new protocol, ACTUALLY BOWING TO KING ABDULLAH: For the extended version of all the leaders greeting each other - not another bow in...9:45 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (8)
Best pretty walking shoes ever
As always, i want to thank you all for supporting this site through your Amazon purchases. Many of you do your shopping for books, toys and everyday items like honey, laundry detergent, diapers and even fertility sticks at Amazon and the small percentages add up to a significant source...9:33 AM in Apron Power!, Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (7)
The George Soros Doctrine - Obama's guiding philosophy
I know this is getting more complicated than many of us would like. At heart, like you, I'd like to just breeze through the day taking care of my children, making my grocery list and looking up recipes for the chicken I pulled out of the freezer. If you check...8:55 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (6)
April 2, 2009
Global warming hoax, globalism, New World Order
This is a great British analysis of the global warming hoax, including charges by scientists that the media has distorted the scientific community's response, warnings of GW propaganda being used to further the new World Order, and an unequivocal denouncement by the original founder of Greenpeace. This is over an...1:48 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
April 1, 2009
Ben's recital - now I'm off to California!
It's been a long day - and i have another one in front of me today. Right now I'm sitting in Dulles Airport catching up on comments and email since I was away from home all day.Tripp and I packed up some pillows ands blankets in the car, then left...3:51 AM in My life | Permalink | Comments (5)
