October 2011
October 31, 2011
Hattie Curtis - Leesburg fundraiser 11/4
Running this again because some readers asked and the fundraisers have provided a paypal site where you can send donations for Hattie. Just be sure to put Dig4Hattie in the remarks. PayPal for Believers Baptist Church/Leesburg Christian School) is:donate@bbcva.com Josh called me yesterday and said the doctor had called with...2:40 PM in Hattie and Josh, Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (1)
Leesburg VA - free fun Halloween alternative
The Hallelujah Party is a fun & free alternative to halloween for kids. We will have games, a carousel, rock climbing wall, ferris wheel, a giant slide, pony rides, face painting, and tons of music. We will also have loads of cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn, chili and lots...2:00 PM in Free stuff, Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (0)
Steve Jobs sister's eulogy
In Steve Jobs - What If? I described the complexities of Steve Jobs family line. While he was given up for adoption to parents he described as his true parents, his birth parents later married and had a daughter. That daughter was raised by the their birth mother and a...12:57 PM in RIP | Permalink | Comments (0)
Leesburg Civil Air Patrol Open House
The Leesburg Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is holding an open house this Tuesday, November 1st, from 7 to 9pm and the National Guard Armory in Leesburg. The armory is across from the Leesburg Airport on Sycolin Road. CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air...12:44 PM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
VA Shawn Mitchell abortion ad exploits women
Here's enough reason to give Virginia candidate Shawn Mitchell the heave-ho November 8: Way back in my counterculture days, there were so many guys who posed as feminist supporters just so they could get laid. This type of low, desperate and tacky maneuver reminds me of that same ethos.Obviously Democrat...11:55 AM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (8)
Loudoun County - Project Lifesaver
If your child (or aging parent) with special needs wanders, you should consider this program - available in Loudoun County and internationally (see ProjectLifesaver.org): Is Your Loved One Eligible for Project Lifesaver? Program Assists in Locating Missing Cognitively Challenged Individuals Loudoun County, VA: On Friday residents in Virginia...11:46 AM in Safety | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 30, 2011
Obamafoodorama: touting tacky Obama "Foodie Swag"
Obamafoodorama - the razzle-dazzle glitz-and-glamor 24/7 promo machine of the Celebrities-in-Chief, produced with slavish devotion by Eddie Gehman Kohan - recently went dark for a while . Yes, even though it's taxpayer-funded and part of the self-declared "most transparent administration ever, Obamafoodorama became off-limits to the hoi polloi - presumably...5:39 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mommy Matters - sign up for my free newsletter
Each month (more or less), I publish a free e-letter called Mommy Matters that currently has a mailing list of over 3300. It's packed with resources appropriate to the season laced together with some inspiration, humor, and music links. 'Specially geared to moms, but dads like it too! I want...2:26 PM in Free stuff | Permalink | Comments (0)
Soldier dad surprises daughter at school
Soldier Dad Surprises Daughter at at School Anyone who thinks dads don't matter needs to watch a few of these. Many, many more at:...1:55 PM in Fathers, Military matters | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 28, 2011
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #8
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...8:36 PM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (0)
Occupy Oakland - pictures don't lie
Since you are unlikely to come across any REAL photojouranlism from Occupy Oakland, I want to point you to the best source. OCCUPY OAKLAND/Encampment, Rally and March, October 22, 2011. I've included a very small percentage of the generous offering there. Visit Occupy Oakland to see the full text and...7:39 PM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0)
Moe's Mondays: $5 for any burrito, chips, drink
With today's economy, I see merchants making more of an effort to attract and keep customers - as witness Target and Subway. (If you have others, please send for me to share.)One more bargain for today - no expiration date:Moe's - every Monday - $5 for any burrito, chips...7:31 PM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
Subway: $5 for any footlong through 10/31
Another money saver - from Subway.I'm a little late to this party as the last day of October is Monday. but if you want to take advantage of it, Subway is offering their foot-long sandwiches (except double meat or premium) for just $5. I like Subway - with multigrain...6:53 PM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
Target Red Card - save 5% every day
I hadn't heard of this before, but last week the cashier at Target asked me if I'd like to sign up for a Red Card which would save me 5% anytime I shopped at Target.We no longer have credit cards but I have a bank-issued card with a VISA...6:45 PM in Saving Money | Permalink | Comments (0)
Major snow for DC this weekend - part 2
Are you ready? Don't believe it yet? Okay, read the forecast again. Check your supplies. And just to get yourself in the mood: Ready to fight the crowds scooping up all the bottled water, milk and toilet paper in town? Don't believe it yet? Washington DC 2010 Blizzard in 30...6:06 PM in Washington DC | Permalink | Comments (0)
Major snow for DC this weekend
Wow - I don't think we're in the old weather-writing school anymore. This sounds as dramatic as a drag car race. Check out the power prose below.I live in this path - between Frederick, MD and Winchester, VA! Yippee! Crushing, Cruising Snowstorm to Plaster Northeast Saturday By Alex Sosnowski, Expert...5:39 PM in Washington DC | Permalink | Comments (0)
Robert Wood, VA autistic boy FOUND!
Thanks be to God! Please keep this sweet boy in your prayers. When I think the upheaval Daniel recently went through because of all the changes he had to deal with this summer and no language to help him sort it all out, I know it will not be easy...5:22 PM in Good news, Prayer needs | Permalink | Comments (3)
Occupy DC - pictures
Tripp's in DC right now and took these pictures:...1:34 PM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (4)
VA Autistic boy missing - help needed
UPDATE: Robert Wood is found! Volunteers are needed tomorrow to search for a 9-year-old boy with autism who disappeared while walking with his family on Sunday. Civilian volunteers sign up begins at 9am at Meadow Event Park (Exit 98 off VA 95). I was told by the sheriff's office that...1:14 PM in Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (2)
Elizabeth Ministry - miscarriage and infant loss
We respect life, cherish children, encourage families, enrich marriages, and build communities.Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement offering encouragement, hope and healing on issues related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships.We offer mentoring, trainings,retreats, spiritual nourishment, programs, educational and inspirational resources. Elizabeth Ministry has over 700 registered local chapters throughout...11:15 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (6)
October 27, 2011
The Met's HD series Don Giovanni Saturday
This Saturday continues the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD 2011-2012 series, which I hope you will consider adding to your list of things you must experience at least once.The simulcast is fabulous as you can see the performers up close and personal, and also we are taken backstage during intermissions,...10:35 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Children's Veterans Day song: Thank You, Soldiers
Veterans Day is November 11 - still time to teach your children/students a song of gratitude: Thank You Soldiers - Veteran's Day/Memorial Day Song...10:21 PM in Veterans Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
Send your Halloween candy to troops
What a great idea! This could revolutionize your kids' experience of a holiday that - let's face it - encourages greed and entitlement: HT: AnneHalloween Overload? 10/24/11 What do you do after Halloween has come and gone, the costumes are put away, the kids have come down from their sugar...10:11 PM in Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (0)
Prepare children for changes in Mass
Prepare children for changes in the Mass On Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent, new wording in the Roman Missal, Third Edition, will be incorporated into the Mass. Free and inexpensive resources to prepare children for the changes are available online from Pflaum Publishing Group....10:09 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Black woman leaves Democrat plantation behind
Dirtdartwife, who comments frequently here at MommyLife, sent this fascinating first-person account of a black woman born Democrat but born-again conservative: Walking Off the Democrat Plantation - The Providence of Change (part 1 of 3) Posted on September 16, 2011 by sswimp Written By: Providence CrowderOk, here's the story. I was...9:51 PM in Black conservatives | Permalink | Comments (0)
Input needed: research on marriage and media
Hello Barbara, Would you be willing to give blog readers of Mommy Life an opportunity to participate in a research study about the media and marriage? I am conducting research for my dissertation at Penn State and am looking at the use of online sources (particularly blogs and online...4:53 PM in Marriage | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 26, 2011
Mothers of twins stronger, live longer
nch..... Knife law 'to see 400 teens jailed'..... Diabetes numbers near three million..... Floods prompt Thailand travel alert..... Twice the burden, but mothers of twins are stronger and live longer Mothers of twins may have double the trouble but they live longer and are physically stronger than women who have single babies, according...9:31 PM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (9)
Snow in DC Saturday?
Is it really going to snow Saturday? Wednesday - 10/26/2011, 2:41pm ET Snow falls near Soda Springs, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. An early October storm swept through Northern California bringing rain to the lower levels and up to six inches of snow to the Sierra Nevada. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)...8:39 PM in Virginia, Washington DC | Permalink | Comments (1)
Congressional ScoreCard - look up your reps
This is really cool. Click on the ScoreCard image to find out how your senators and representatives voted and scored. Our wonderful representative - Frank Wolf of Virginia's 10th District - scored 90%! I love living in Virginia! October 26, 2011 Dear Barbara, FRC Action and CitizenLink are proud to...7:23 PM in Resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
Congressional ScoreCard - look up your reps
This is really cool. Click on the ScoreCard image to find out how your senators and representatives voted and scored. Our wonderful representative - Frank Wolf of Virginia's 10th District - scored 90%! I love living in Virginia! October 26, 2011 Dear Barbara, FRC Action and CitizenLink are proud to...7:23 PM in Resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama grabbing Hollywood cash, giving away yours
Why, it seems like just yesterday our Chameleon-in-Chief was traipsing through North Carolina and Virginia, hoppin' down from his Big Black Bus in shirtsleeves, kissin' babies and droppin' his g's to prove he was just one of us.Then there was the "opulent East Room extravaganza" - the State dinner for...3:29 PM in 2012 Campaign, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Send Barack Your Baby for a campaign kiss
Along with droppin' his g's all over Virginia and North Carolina. the man on the Big Black Bus revisited his 2008 obsession with kissing babies on the campaign trail. A google search brought this to my attention: See the original at SendBarackYourBaby.com Barack Obama travels a lot, but many babies...10:59 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 25, 2011
St. Crispin's Day - Henry V
October 25 is Saint Crispin's Day - the feast day of St. Crispin and St. Crispinian, twin brothers martyred c. 286. It is also remembered in history for the Battle of Agincourt, led by King Henry V. Here is the famous St. Crispen's Day speech, as penned by William Shakespeare...9:00 PM in Leadership, Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
Can Catholics be Liberal?
"Liberalism is the dogmatic affirmation of the absolute independence of the individual and of the social reason. Catholicity is the dogma of the absolute subjection of the individual and of the social order to the revealed law of God. One doctrine is the exact antithesis of the other. They are...8:53 AM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 24, 2011
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #7
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...8:54 PM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (1)
Red state surge - conservatism rising
I love waking up to good news! Having lived for 30 years in California prior to coming home to Virginia in 2002, I certainly know firsthand what it's like to live in a state that is fiscally sound. 10/21/2011 @ 12:40PM The Red State in Your Future Merrill Matthews Contributor...7:02 AM in Conservatism, Good news | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 23, 2011
Laurel and Hardy meet Santana
Laurel and Hardy meet Santana...5:55 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 22, 2011
The Princess Bride
See larger image Any Princess Bride fans out there? Entertainment Weekly recently did a reunion shot and an update of where they are today. For a movie that generated little immediate excitement, The Princess Bride became a classic for a certain generation. See ABC News coverage. As a mother...10:42 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (7)
Why I should never have had eight children
No matter how many - I have 12 - all megamoms - and maybe moms with a normal number of children - will identify with this: Why I never should have had eight children by Leila Miller Leila Miller with her husband and 8 children. October 21, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) -...10:02 PM in Big families, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
An end to bigotry
9:54 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Racism | Permalink | Comments (1)
You might be a liberal if. . .
9:53 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (2)
MOTUS dishes on Michelle's fashion tips
In case you missed it:Tracy Odell spent an afternoon at the White House with Michelle Obama and discussed everything from raising tween girls to staying balanced to changing the world. Well, I'm glad she's modest. . . . Aside from one injudicious metaphor for the DietMonger-in-Chief - "The First...4:51 PM in Michelle Obama | Permalink | Comments (1)
Catholic U charged w/Muslim student discrimination
Catholic University of America is the official national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, with direct ties to the Vatican. In some ways, it is not as seriously compromised as most big name Catholic universities - e.g. Notre Dame, which invited pro-abortion, pro-infanticide and Planned Parenthood BFF...9:46 AM in Catholicism, Islam issues | Permalink | Comments (31)
Muslim Students Assn pledge of allegiance
The Muslim Students Association pledge of allegiance...9:38 AM in Islam issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 21, 2011
How to Brainwash a Nation - 1985 KGB interview
This amazing interview was done back in 1985 with a former KGB agent who was trained in subversion techniques. He explains the 4 basic steps to socially engineering entire generations into thinking and behaving the way those in power want them to. It's shocking because our nation has been transformed...10:20 AM in Anti- Americanism, Marxism, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama rewards GE, other contributors
GE'S PROFIT SOARS 57%G. E might as well be called Government Electric. I don't know why the Occupy Wall Street crowd doesn't get that the Obama Regime has been the most corrupt at all - rewarding business friends and punishing business enemies.Top Contributors This table lists the top donors to...9:28 AM in Government Corruption | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hattie Curtis - Leesburg fundraiser 11/4
Running this again because some readers asked and the fundraisers have provided a paypal site where you can send donations for Hattie. Just be sure to put Dig4Hattie in the remarks. PayPal for Believers Baptist Church/Leesburg Christian School) is: donate@bbcva.com Josh called me yesterday and said the doctor had called...9:06 AM in Hattie and Josh | Permalink | Comments (0)
Johnny Cash: When the Man Comes Around
One man, one guitar, a few piano chords = a riveting performance when the singer is Johnny Cash Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around...8:18 AM in Music, Music greats | Permalink | Comments (0)
Are you smarter than a Wall Street Occupier?
Take the quiz....8:11 AM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 20, 2011
Keep those boys busy all day!
AmazingMoms Such a cool idea, wanted to share it with you all! Make a track around any part of your house with masking tape. They'll be busy with their hot wheels all day!...9:50 PM in Boys | Permalink | Comments (2)
Northern Virginia short family trips
Besides the train ride to see the fall colors on the Mountain Thunder Railroad, here are a few other day trips which are perfect for fall: Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Great Falls Skyline Drive Get outside and have some fun!!! Your kids will always remember. I know because mine do....1:42 PM in Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (1)
Making memories: Take a train for the fall colors
It's been too long since I took Jesse and Daniel on this train trip. Tripp and I are planning on taking the boys out of school one day next week so we can all go together. There are some train trips I would love to take for the fall colors,...12:02 PM in Fun Stuff, Making memories | Permalink | Comments (2)
Nativity sets for children
I know we haven't even started talking about Thanksgiving, but I've noticed some orders for children's nativity sets and thought some of you might want to plan ahead - as these often run out or become more expensive as Christmas approaches. Have you ever thought how wonderful it would...9:51 AM in Christmas | Permalink | Comments (3)
Lillian Vernon - free shipping
Another MommyLife affiliate sponsor: This is a great resource for Christmas gifts - lots of personalized items, which are always special for kids....9:20 AM in Christmas | Permalink | Comments (1)
Support MommyLife - shop Amazon
I am so grateful to be able to support my writing here at MommyLife through the affiliate programs offered by online retailers. As a professional writer who took up blogging in 2005 to have a more immediate and intimate connection with my readers, and with the costs of maintaining a...9:20 AM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #6
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared (except the first three which I moved to the top of the line this morning): See all...8:19 AM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (0)
American Minute: Herbert Hoover
American Minute with Bil Federer American Minute for October 20th: He coordinated relief to millions when the Mississippi River levees broke during the 1927 flood and he organized feeding 300 million in 21 countries of Europe and Russia following World War I. In 1928, he was elected the 31st...8:14 AM in History | Permalink | Comments (0)
Komen/breast cancer/Planned Parenthood/abortion
Some of you asked for more information on the Susan G. Komen Pink Ribbon Juggernaut Campaign and here it is. First of all, the whole Pink Ribbon thing has become so pervasive and obligatory that anyone who doesn't jump o the bandwagon is considered suspect. I think many people feel...7:29 AM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 19, 2011
Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street - propaganda
This cartoon was actually published before last Sunday's New York Times piece contrasting and comparing the Tea Party protests and Occupy Wall Street.. Lies, lies, lies: NYTimes: 'Occupy Wall Street' Like Tiananmen Square; Tea Party Protests Akin to 'Weathermen' Terrorists Keep spreading the truth. We're bigger than they are. And...9:35 PM in Propaganda | Permalink | Comments (0)
C. S. Lewis on Christianity and happiness
"I didn't go to religion to make me happy.I always knew a bottle of Port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable,I certainly don't recommend Christianity." -- C.S. Lewis...9:07 PM in Inspiration, Quotes to live by | Permalink | Comments (1)
Belated Parental Advice to OSW protestors
Some Belated Parental Advice to Protesters by Marybeth Hicks on Oct 19, 2011 Call it an occupational hazard, but I can't look at the Occupy Wall Street protesters without thinking, "Who parented these people?" As a culture columnist, I've commented on the social and political ramifications of the "movement"...8:49 PM in Occupy Wall Street, Parenting | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama bus tour costing taxpayers big time
Surely the most corrupt president in the history of our nation. Along with his greedy wife Michelle, who just joined the bus tour with their daughters so they could campaign too "so they could get out of Washington and be themselves" - October 18, 2011 4:39 PM Obama's bus tour...5:10 PM in Government Corruption, Liberal Hypocrisy, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
A photo w/Michelle Obama - only $10,000
First Lady Asks for $10K Photo Fee | How much would you pay to have your picture taken with First Lady Michelle Obama? When she travels to Chicago next week to tour Chicago food deserts with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and later host a fundraiser at Plumber's Hall, she will be...5:05 PM in Michelle Obama | Permalink | Comments (1)
Meet the new boss - Obama
3:07 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Couple Married 72 Years Dies Holding Hands
There's no embed code for this video (boooo), but it is a must see:Couple Married 72 Years Dies Holding Hands...12:52 PM in Marriage | Permalink | Comments (2)
Family dinners - the most important moments of the day
First, a few comments about this picture, taken in September. Tripp was out of town, Maddy had come home from Catholic U for the weekend, and we had invited Matt and Zach to have dinner with us. Jonny was sitting in Tripp's usual spot. I took a picture from...10:49 AM in Family, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (7)
Notes from a Dragon Mom - on disabilities
A beautiful, compelling and thought-provoking piece for ALL parents. But it will especially resonate with those of us raising children who are considered "less than."Many thanks, Muriel, for sending this:Notes From a Dragon Mom Alexandra Huddleston for The New York Times Emily Rapp and her son, Ronan, who has Tay-Sachs...10:29 AM in Disabilities, Parenting, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Steve Jobs - What if?
My latest column at the Catholic Herald: Steve Jobs -- what if? By Barbara CurtisWhat irony that Oct. 5, 3,000 miles from Occupy Wall Street, an icon of America's free enterprise system passed away. Steve Jobs was only 56 and left behind a fortune of more than $8 billion. But...10:18 AM in RIP | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bargain alert: Starbucks coffee - deep discount
Back in September, I was browsing Marshall's (Sterling, VA) home section when I came across 2.5 pound bags of Starbucks coffee for 14.99. I could hardly believe it. I checked the expiration date and it was November 23. I bought 4 bags and we took one on vacation with...9:57 AM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (1)
Herman Cain response to 9-9-9 attacks
9 responses to 9 false attacks on 9-9-9 Posted: October 16, 20119:00 pm Eastern © 2011 Do you know why candidates for office tend to be reluctant to propose detailed plans? Because they know the plans will be flyspecked and picked apart by just about everyone. Inviting criticism doesn't help...9:51 AM in 2012 Campaign, Herman Cain | Permalink | Comments (3)
October 18, 2011
Anderson Cooper unfit for Republican debate
Here is the respected journalist who will be moderating the Republican debate tonight. I will always remember him as the one who labeled the Tea Party teabaggers. In the following clip, he says "It's hard to talk when you're teabagging." At the time, most of America did not know about...5:17 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama on Occupy Wall Street:"we are on their side."
Yes, that's right, friends. The man who mocked the Tea Party - which dissented according to the American rule of law and waited patiently for elections to begin righting the wrongs of this regime - is on the side of those now occupying American cities and threatening violence: Obama on...4:11 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama campaigns w/taxpayer funds
Drudge headline now:NOT CAMPAIGNING Yes - selling his tax bill requires holdin' babies. Yo.BIDEN: 'Are we campaigning? Yes, we are!' Bus tour rolls through NC, VA... Democrats flee... Fmr. DNC chair stays far away... SPEECHLESS: OBAMA'S TELEPROMPTER STOLEN! Podiums, presidential seals also swiped......2:18 PM in Government Corruption | Permalink | Comments (0)
For parents: Why celebrate saints?
I wrote this while I was an evangelical - before my conversion to Catholicism - so it's safe for all audiences :) Why Celebrate the Saints? A Parent's Perspective Barbara Curtis Crosswalk.com Contributor Maybe it's my background as a teacher. Or maybe just because I've been raising children for 39...10:08 AM in All Saints Day | Permalink | Comments (1)
Once Upon a Saint
A reader recommendation that seems appropriate to rerun as we approach All Saints Day: I had a book recommendation that I thought you and your readers might enjoy... My oldest son had his First Holy Communion yesterday and received a few fabulous books as gifts. These great books tell the...9:37 AM in All Saints Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God - All Saints Day
All Saints Day is November 1. You probably know that that is where Halloween came from - All Hallow's Eve. While I was brought up like every American kid in the 50s going trick or treating on Halloween, our family has been out of the loop for years. We...8:31 AM in All Saints Day, Holidays | Permalink | Comments (0)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #5
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...8:16 AM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mainstream Media working w/Occupy Wall Street
Big Journalism delivers insightful and fearless news. You might want to bookmark them: Journolist 2.0: Occupy Wall Street Emails Show MSM, Dylan Ratigan, Working With Protesters To Craft Message Posted by Dana Loesch Oct 16th 2011 at 5:47 pm Big Journalism has learned that the Occupy Washington DC movement is...7:46 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Media Bias, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 17, 2011
My latest PalinTracker at Pajamas Media
PalinTracker: Not Running, but Still Kingmaking As in 2010, her endorsement looks to be the big prize this season. October 15, 2011 - 12:00 am - by Barbara Curtis With Sarah having emphatically removed her hat from the ring, is there any point in PalinTracking? I've concluded, at least...7:49 PM in Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (1)
Do more kids make dads healthier?
Do More Kids Make Dad Healthier? A new study says that men who have either no children or only one are much more likely to develop heart disease compared to fathers with a full quiver of offspring. October 17, 2011 - 12:00 am - by Paul Cooper As the...7:05 PM in Fathers, Health, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hattie Curtis - Leesburg fundraiser 11/4
Hattie Ketterman Curtis is my daughter-in-law, who most of you know has been struggling with cancer for five years. This year she has had seven surgeries - and two of those each kept her in the hospital for a month. Hattie and Josh are blessed to have good health insurance...5:42 PM in Family, Hattie and Josh, Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (4)
Paperback Swap
I try to remember to mention Paperback Swap once or twice a year - for the benefit of new readers or anyone else ready to give it a try. So many of you have joined and are now enjoying the give and take of free books with others who love...5:28 PM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
Green Valley Book Fair - 50,000 discount books VA
Some of you may be interested in this 2192 Green Valley Lane, Mount Crawford, VA 22841 800-385-0099The Green Valley Book Fair is basically a huge book warehouse outlet store with one catch--we're only open at certain times of the year for about two weeks at a time. See our current...4:03 PM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
October: Down syndrome Buddy Walks
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. There are over 250 Buddy Walks across the country and in select international locations, mostly taking place in and around October, all in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Buddy Walks are great family events in which anyone can participate. The more people...3:36 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama VA NC bus tour starts today - we pay
Rabble-rousing in Virginia and North Carolina. I actually think he's toast here. Virginia wised up in our last election.Oct 16, 2011 White House insists Obama's next bus tour isn't politicalBy Richard Wolf, USA TODAY CAPTIONBy Pablo Martinez Monsivais, APPresident Obama will kick off a three-day bus trip through small...3:20 PM in Government Corruption, Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Know Your Enemy: CPUSA
For those who've been propagandized about the "McCarthy Era" as though it were a terrible blot on our history, and those who've been lulled into believing the Communist Party is irrelevant, I invite you to click on the image below and tour their website: See also: The Agenda: Grinding America...12:19 PM in Anti- Americanism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Communist Takeover of America - 45 Goals
http://mommylife.net/archives/2011/10/the_agenda_grin.htmlFrom The Naked Communist. A chilling read, as since 1960, the Communist Party has made good on all these goals. I have emphasized especially the ones that have to do with social, moral and cultural decay - the things that have destroyed pride in our country and our culture. Please...11:56 AM in Anti- Americanism | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Naked Communist - free download
America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas, America will collapse from within. Josef Stalin I believe our country has reached a tipping point. The Communist and Nazi parties, the unions and...11:22 AM in Anti- Americanism | Permalink | Comments (2)
The Agenda: Grinding America down - must-see!
The Agenda: Grinding America down HT: Marian, who got it from Hillbuzz - a site started by two leftist gay men supporting Hillary Clinton in 2008, who became disenchanted with the Democrat party as they observed Obama in action and recognized the hypocrisy and now the destructive evil it...11:13 AM in Anti- Americanism, Conservative resources | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 16, 2011
Obama aligning with Occupy Wall Street
White House Draws Closer To Occupy Wall Street, Says Obama Is Fighting For The Interests Of The 99% Zeke Miller Oct. 16, 2011 The White House continued its embrace of the Occupy Wall Street protests on Sunday, using the strongest terms yet to identify President Barack Obama with the growing...10:13 PM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (1)
Occupy Wall Street - anti Semitism and anti-Catholicism
We're already well-acquainted with the anti-Semitism of Occupy Wall Street - and note: the Nazi Party as well as the Communist Party are in full support of this social disruption, along with our very own president.Time to expose the anti-Catholicism:"We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical...9:57 PM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama tops Wall Street donations
Here's the ridiculous truth. Obama poses as being against Wall Street to gain support from the kind of malcontents now trying to disrupt American cities. They only think he's on their side....9:46 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (0)
Race card humor
9:45 PM in Humor, Racism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama encourages social unrest
Even as our Community-Organizer-in-Chief continues to capitalize on the Occupy Wall Street movement, using today's dedication of the atrocious-looking Martin Luther King Memorial as another partisan wedge to build his campaign on strife, Drudge is running so many alarming headlines, that I'll just link a few for you here: NBCNEWS's...9:22 PM in Obama Nation, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama lavish state dinner for Korea - your $$$
Don't even get me started on the inappropriateness of our First Lady's costume. But then again, it's about her and not about the fact that she represents our country. I try my best to ignore her outrageous disregard for manners and protocol, but I find healing at MOTUS, the mirror...3:53 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Michelle Obama, Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (1)
Quit AARP - Join Generation America
Pass this on to all the seniors in your life: For decades AARP had a monopoly on seniors - charging annual dues, providing group discounts and lobbying, supposedly in the best interest of seniors. Like so many long-respected American institutions, AARP sold out - and that sellout became excruciatingly obvious...3:47 PM in Aging, Conservative resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
Government overspending - visual aid
I can't think of anything more oppressive than a government indulging in unbridled spending while the citizenry struggle to support it - not by choice, but because they have to. Isn't this wy we had the American Revolution?...3:42 PM in Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
Herman Cain - Ohio Christian U 10/13
Herman Cain - Republican Presidential Candidate - Ohio Christian University - Oct. 13, 2011 HT: Carol, Parenting Freedom...3:06 PM in 2012 Campaign, Conservatism, Herman Cain, Inspiration, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (0)
Herman Cain sings gospel: I Must Tell Jesus
Herman Cain sings gospel. "I Must Tell Jesus" This was recorded at Herman Cain's tent during the September Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa. Another reason for the Propaganda Press to sic their dogs on him. But I am more and more impressed at his authenticity. He is who he...11:04 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (1)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #4
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...9:57 AM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (0)
Giveaway winners
Just posted the latest winners for six giveaways - 22 in all. The way I post is with a header on each giveaway post listing the winners - plus direct emails to the winners and the giveaway sponsor. If you have won something and not received it, let me know. ...9:32 AM in | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 15, 2011
Motherhood and the Great Adventure
I know some of you get a little annoyed with my references to Catholicism - and am grateful for everyone who doesn't walk away from my blog in a huff. Believe me, I am grateful for my evangelical roots as they afforded me an opportunity some people miss in the...9:59 AM in Inspiration, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (0)
G. K. Chesterton quotes
Faithful Families is the name of the column I write each week at St. Francis deSales in Purcellville. You can find them archived at the parish website. And if you are interested in having your church pick up my column, email me. Here is last week's: Chesterton Treasures I'm on...9:05 AM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
Ed Schultz: Cain proves right is racist
The minds of the Left - you know, the people who gave us "a woman's right to choose." who defended Clinton's sexapades, and who condone Obama's escalating warscape - obviously do not run on logic, but require something akin to the human pretzel. Cain is sweeping the South in popularity....8:32 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (3)
Met HD Opera in Leesburg today - 2 free tickets
I have two free tickets to give away to this event at the Cobb Theater in Leesburg today. If you love opera - or if you have been curious - email me and I will meet you there: Donizetti's Anna Bolena - New ProductionOctober 15, 2011, 12:55 pm ET U.S. Encore: November...8:20 AM in Free stuff | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 14, 2011
Media's Guide to Protesters
HT: Tripp...11:16 PM in Humor, Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (0)
William Bennett: Raising Men
William Bennet has a new book, The Book of Man: Readings on the Path to Manhood. The title made me realize that I've heard of many books titled Raising Boys, but never one called Raising Men. Sounds intriguing. Thanks to Kimberlie for sending this teaser: Have We Forgotten How to...10:37 PM in Books, Boys | Permalink | Comments (0)
Giveaway deadline today!
Just a reminder - leave comments at my Giveaway pages and I will draw tomorrow....4:48 PM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Purcellville family's house burned - fundraiser 10/15
In spite of the grammatical error, the intentions are the best. Please support this cause:...3:31 PM in Opportunities to give, Purcellville | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obamafoodorama closed to public - who pays???
The most transparent White House ever - at least in their Doublespeak - and the one that has taken using government funds to campaign and razzle-dazzle - has evidently succumbed to the pressure of those of us who criticized the WH Glitz and Glam.Apparently Obamafoodorama - a fulltime running celebration...11:22 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Michelle Obama, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
Amber Alert: Jayhessye Shockley
Amber Alert: 5 Year-Old Jahessye Shockley Missing Glendale Police Seek Help Finding Missing Child GLENDALE, Ariz. - Tuesday, a little after 5:00 pm, Officers responded to a call of a missing child at an apartment complex in the area of 6800 N. 45th Avenue. A five year old female,...10:44 AM in Amber Alert | Permalink | Comments (1)
The College Conspiracy - a system of slavery
Have you ever wondered why young political activists don't go after the university system for their greed? Why doesn't our government rein in their price-gouging? Why are universities sitting on/growing large endowments and raising costs astronomically? I graduated from high school in 1965, when you could pay for a college...10:20 AM in College | Permalink | Comments (3)
Occupy Wall Street - hypocrisy and narcissism
These remind me of the Cardboard Testimonies, though they take a little while longer to read. A welcome antithesis to the self-pity and gimme mentality on display in OSW signs. And btw, how come these people have the time to disrupt the work of the real workers in this country...10:09 AM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (1)
Occupy Wall Street - "Violence will be necessary"
The Propaganda Press is trying desperately to pretty up the pathetic spectacle of the antithesis of the Tea Party, which they lied, lied, lied about - and foisted on citizens who still cling to the Left, which they somehow think is "hip" and "cool" - paying no attention to the...9:08 AM in Media Bias, Occupy Wall Street, Tea Party USA | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 13, 2011
Komen/Pink ribbon funds Planned Parenthood
Which is why I don't support them and am not thrilled at the Pink Tide - which has even forced itself onto the football field. I really wish people would educate themselves before jumping on these bandwagons. They're so hard to stop once they start chugging down the money-making track....10:17 PM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (5)
3 finger pointers at Drudge today
Really - all posted right this minute: The respective stories:War Drums: Iran Calls Terror Plot LieObama Invokes Race (So what else is new?)PELOSI UNGLUED: Republicans 'want women to die on the floor'......5:39 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 12, 2011
Opera at the Movies 10/15 - Anna Bolena live in HD
This Saturday marks the beginning of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD 2011-2012 series, which I hope you will consider adding to your list of things you must experience at least once.The simulcast is fabulous as you can see the performers up close and personal, and also we are taken...10:00 PM in Entertainment, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (3)
Register to vote! Deadline October 17 5pm
At least in Virginia - check your state.Google your county's Registrar of Voters to find out how and where to register. Make sure all members of your family 18 and over are registered, including any with disabilities.Remind your college kids to get absentee ballots if they can't come home to...9:11 PM in Activism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Jerome Lejeune and JFK - advocates for Down syndrome
Jérôme Lejeune and President John F. Kennedy, Pioneers of Advocacy for those with Down Syndrome October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and various advocacy organizations across the country are conducting "Buddy Walks" to raise funds for research and to increase awareness among Americans of Down syndrome, or Trisomy 21,...8:45 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
42,912 Christian denominations
1:54 PM in Catholicism, Church Issues | Permalink | Comments (20)
Japan nixed Obama apology
Apologies Not Accepted Posted 10/11/2011 06:29 PM ET In November 2009, Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to bow to Japan's emperor. View Enlarged ImageLeadership: Leaked cables show Japan nixed a presidential apology to Hiroshima and Nagasaki for using nukes to end the overseas contingency operation known as World War II. Will...1:31 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama cuts funds for human trafficking victims
From the Washington Examiner (because of course the Washington Post isn't interested): Payback? Obama drops grant to Catholic bishops byCharlie Spiering Commentary Staff Writer President Obama failed to renew the $19 million grant awarded to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for providing assistance to human trafficking victims. The grant...1:27 PM in Catholicism, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #3
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared:...1:11 PM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream, Humor, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (6)
Obama bus tour - VA and NC next week
Truly criminal how the Obamas have used tax payer money to party, vacation - and even campaign: Friends- President Barack Obama will be taking a taxpayer funded campaign bus tour through Virginia and North Carolina next week. I'm sure that you will want to rush out and thank him...1:02 PM in 2012 Campaign, Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (0)
Republican debate - your thoughts?
I watched the debates last night and I was so proud of all the candidates. They were so well-spoken and well-informed. Intelligent and articulate. Had to laugh so many times at Charlie Rose and Karen what's-her-name, who kept posing questions and then looking like deer in the headlights when...12:15 PM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 11, 2011
Hank Williams, Jr: You Can Keep the Change
So probably everyone heard about Hank Williams, Jr losing his football gig because he said Obama and Boehner playing golf together was like Netanyahu and Hitler. His reaction: "Keep The Change" - Hank Jr....10:03 PM in Oppression | Permalink | Comments (3)
Political cartoons - teach your children
From Creators Syndicate. The artist is Michael Ramirezand you can access all his political cartoons - and many other artists - at Creators.com. Political cartoons are a great way to teach your children about the issues. I am always amazed by the ability of artists to sum up a...6:53 PM in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)
"Natural" cereals vs. organic - you need to know
Just in case you are buying products labeled "natural" and thinking that they are somehow superior to conventional brands - and also a heads-up that several formerly organic brands have dropped that designation for "natural" - hence containing pesticides consumers do not associate with their trusted brands: Cereal Crimes Tomorrow,...6:01 PM in Health | Permalink | Comments (3)
Judy Garland: Zing went the strings of my heart
She was 16: Judy Garland - Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart ('Listen, Darling', 1938)...5:17 PM in Music, Music greats | Permalink | Comments (1)
Chinese dissident at Patrick Henry College 10/11
Chinese Dissident to Speak at PHC, Oct. 17 October 11th, 2011 CONTACT: David Halbrook Patrick Henry College (540) 441-8722 OfficeOfCommunications@phc.edu Liao Yiwu, witness against Chinese Communism Patrick Henry College continues its Coffeehouse Lectures with a special visit from a man whom PHC's Professor of History and Writer in Residence,...4:19 PM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 10, 2011
Occupy Wall Street humor - Remy's protest song
The first Protest the Protest song - a couple of off-color lyrics: Remy's Occupy Wall Street Protest Song HT: Tina If you like Remy, find more at GoRemy.com...9:09 PM in Humor, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0)
New to MommyLife? Welcome!
If you like MommyLife, don't forget to sign up for my email list in the right sidebar! Periodically I do a little update for readers new to this site - and since I have visitors dropping in for one particular post, I'm thinking now might be a good time to...8:59 PM in | Permalink | Comments (1)
Cough cure: Vicks on feet - what's your experience?
This is a rerun of a post from nearly four years ago that has drawn thousands of visits and 84 comments. The overwhelming majority say Vicks on the feet stops an otherwise unstoppable cough. If you don't have Vicks in your winter arsenal, you may want to get some....8:50 PM in Health | Permalink | Comments (3)
Stink bugs remedy - Talstar pesticide
[Talstar is the only pesticide that will work. I've ordered some from Amazon because it's been sold out around here.] We've moved to another small town in Loudoun and the stink bugs here aren't as bad as they were in Bluemont. . . . however, they are still intense and...8:42 PM in Health | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 9, 2011
The Help - recommended movie
Read The Help last spring, saw the movie with Maddy in August: The Help Movie Trailer Official (HD) I recommend both - the book and the movie. Leave your hubby at home and go with your girlfriends. It's that kind of movie....10:53 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
Last of the Mohicans - masterpiece movie
Maddy's home for the weekend. Last night we watched The Last of the Mohicans together. While it's what we would call a Curtis Family Classic, Maddy had never seen it since by virtue of being Number Nine, she missed out on a lot of the treasures the older kids shared...9:48 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
Democrat Party's history of racism
I do think we're in the midst of a Great Awakening by blacks who are finding that Democrats have not been their friends, but a new kind of slave master - using class warfare to manipulate them emotionally and entitlement programs to buy their votes and keep them in their...2:15 PM in Black conservatives | Permalink | Comments (4)
Six new giveaways!
I receive many offers from publishers and companies who want to promote their products. My requirements for posting are that I receive one to read or try myself and that the company sponsor a giveaway for my readers. So from time to time I post a bunch of them....1:34 PM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Frederick, MD corn maze - Summers Farm
Summers Farm in Frederick, Maryland is a great fall family destination or party place, offering chance for your kids to see barnyard animals, experience a hayride, and pick pumpkins.This year's corm maze is amazing:. B-A-Mazed! September 19, 2011 Here at Summers Farm Adventure, we're pretty darn proud of offerin' an amazing mega-intricate...7:57 AM in Entertainment, Washington DC | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 8, 2011
Occupy Atlanta silences civil rights hero John Lewis
Total Marxism: Occupy Atlanta Silences Civil Rights Hero John Lewis! Many curious citizens and media outlets came to the first Occupy Atlanta event, and were visible shocked and confused by the consistent Marxism employed by the group. People abandoned their individuality and liberty to be absorbed into a hypnotizing collective....7:05 PM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (12)
Occupy Wall Street - the REAL story
Our propaganda press has seized Occupy Wall Street as an opportunity to romanticize "revolution," promoting the demonstrations and speaking of the agitators in glowing terms - all in contrast with the lies they told about and scorn they heaped upon peaceful Tea Party protests last year.To find out what's really...3:50 PM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (1)
Critical Thinking - teaching kids logic
I run this once in a while, when something reminds me how important critical thinking skills are to our children's ability to develop lifelong discernment skills - an orientation toward thinking for themselves rather than mindlessly accepting propaganda fed by others. Even if your kids are in public school -...9:29 AM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (3)
Occupy Wall Street: illogic on parade
And the bus runs on. . . . ?And the food you eat is shipped on trains and trucks which run on. . . . ? ...9:18 AM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 7, 2011
Occupy Wall Street: Karl Marx flow chart
So much great visual material surfacing in response to Occupy Wall Street! Their thinking processes may be fuzzy - as in no one being able ti identify specific goals and objectives other than give us free everything - but conservative wits are being sharpened: Enlarge image...11:28 PM in Marxism, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (3)
Who Is Herman Cain?
With Herman Cain now leaving his competitors in the dust - according to the most recent Zogby poll - and frightening the left so much that Lawrence O'Donnell has made the Cain Inquisition his personal crusade, anyone who doesn't know who he is needs to get up to speed on...4:02 PM in 2012 Campaign, Herman Cain | Permalink | Comments (2)
Occupy Hollywood next
An idea whose time has come: Occupy Hollywood Take a long look at the robber barons you are NEVER instructed to hate. by John Hayward 10/07/2011 Liberals are strangely incurious about why their betters never instruct them to hate Hollywood during their class-warfare lectures. I mean never. Movie stars, singers,...3:24 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0)
Occupy Wall Street: down w/evil corporations
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Occupy Wall Street humor
Because this is so not worth taking seriously:...3:09 PM in Humor, Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (9)
Lawrence O'Donnell racist interview of Herman Cain
This is shameful. Lawrence O'Donnell browbeats Herman Cain for not participating in the Civil Rights struggle - while he was in high school. You can skip the beginning if you want - although that has Obama's statement aligning himself with the Occupy Wall Street crowd - and go to 7:20...12:44 PM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Racism | Permalink | Comments (2)
Occupy Wall Street: SEIU/ACORN roots
Occupy Wall Street Was Organized From Day One by SEIU / ACORN Front - The Working Family Party The government should fix our society so people don't live paycheck to paycheck? Is this an inalienable right? Can you believe the respect and curiosity on the part of the media,...10:42 AM in Occupy Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0)
Saul Alinsky Roles for Radicals book study
Two years ago, when it became clear that Obama's Alinsky roots were taking hold in his regime, I wrote a series for Pajamas Media on Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals." If you haven't read this leftist Bible, I suggest you do. It's a simple, straightforward read that will explain what...8:42 AM in Rules for Radicals | Permalink | Comments (0)
Occupy Wall Street: Marxism, Alinsky, Unions, Obama
Wow. Who would think we would one day have a President whose name fit comfortably in the string of words above? In case you don't have a background in Marxism, Occupy Wall Street may be unfamiliar territory. But we are in dangerous times when community organizers like our now Community-Organizer-in-Chief...7:05 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
October 6, 2011
Father goes into baby crib - humor
The case for co-sleeping: Father goes into baby crib...10:02 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (1)
Steve Jobs in heaven
9:46 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Pyramid of Capitalist System: 1911 union poster
Making the rounds:A 1911 Industrial Worker (IWW newspaper) publication advocating industrial unionism that shows the critique of capitalism. It is based on a flyer of the "Union of Russian Socialists" spread in 1900 and 1901. (see notes below):Interesting that the death of Steve Jobs has provided so much food for...7:43 PM in Propaganda | Permalink | Comments (0)
Komachi knives - kitchen razzle dazzle
Are these amazing or what? I had no idea they made knives like this until I saw them in Costco. I was still using knives I got when Tripp and I got married many moons ago. They are extremely dull and guests at my house complain quite loudly when...7:09 PM in | Permalink | Comments (4)
Fonts galore
Oh, my goodness. You must go here right this minute to see my name in hundreds of bold, beautiful and bizarre fonts - then type in your own.If you've grown weary of the gazillion fonts you may already have, dafont.com will razzle and dazzle you. Show your kids - awaken...6:29 PM in Resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
Steve Jobs' life refutes Obama's worldview
Not to mention those crazy know-nothings rampaging on Wall Street - to the delight of our propaganda press. How ironic that they castigated the respectable protests of the Tea Party but are romanticizing the leftist lunacy which demonizes those who work hard to make create something meaningful with their lives,...9:19 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (0)
What if Steve Jobs had been aborted?
Did you know that Steve Jobs was adopted? To think how different the world would be today without his innovation and drive! Steve Jobs Was an Arab American Shirin Sadeghi 10/6/11 12:40 AM ET Abdul Fattah Jandali, a young Syrian Muslim immigrant in Wisconsin, never met his son Steve Jobs....8:31 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 5, 2011
Mike Pearl - another death by his teaching
Controversial book part of adopted girl's murder investigation by ERIC WILKINSON / KING 5 News Posted on September 30, 2011 at 5:50 PMSEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash. -- Behind a locked gate and down a long, winding driveway, far from the eyes of the outside world, prosecutors say a girl who came...9:56 PM in Mike and Debi Pearl | Permalink | Comments (17)
"Darn tootin'!" Obama brags of backstabbing Catholics
Talk about insensitive. Obama has broken promises (about the conscience clause) and taunted Catholics mercilessly. We're supposed to respect every minority in America, but pro-life Christians and Catholics - Fuggedaboutit.But the hilarity and braggadacio is something else. Also, I'm just gonna assume he said "Darn tootin'!" since Obama never met...8:58 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
The donkey in the well
One of those aw shucks stories: One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just...8:42 PM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (1)
RIP: Steve Jobs dies
1955-2011 CNN: Steve Jobs, Apple finder, dies Wall Street Journal: Apple's Steve Jobs Is Dead Man knows not his time. Ecclesiastes 9:12...8:26 PM in RIP | Permalink | Comments (0)
Sarah Palin says no, will not run
PALIN NO!! Sarah Palin will NOT be running for the 2012 Presidency Listen to Mark Levin speaking with Sarah Palin on her decision She is talking to Mark Levin now. Matt Drudge just emailed Mark and said, "A sad day for America." One of the things Sarah said...6:29 PM in 2012 Campaign, Sarah Palin | Permalink | Comments (1)
Beckham Baby Backlash
Beckham baby backlash By Barbara Curtis In July a high-profile birth brought out the Bah, humbug in certain Brits. Celebrities David and Victoria Beckham -- already proud parents of three sons -- gave birth to a daughter, Harper Seven. And while there were undoubtedly many fourth, fifth or sixth babies...5:21 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #2
My Facebook News Feed is like a river streaming so much humor and inspiration, I plan to do roundups of the best whenever I have a minute. In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...5:08 PM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (1)
Anderson Cooper hypocrisy on bullying
Received this in my Inbox today: CNN, Facebook, Cartoon Network and Time Inc. Team Up for Anti-Bullying EffortsAnderson Cooper 360° Town Hall "Bullying: It Stops Here" to air October 9AC360 week-long series begins October10 What kind of posturing is this? Seizing a "sensitive issue" to drive up his ratings? Is...12:53 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 4, 2011
Obama and Catholic traitors
Obama has surrounded himself with "Catholics" who are CINOs - Catholic in Name Only - and this strategy may have caused confusion about what Catholicism stands for. The fact is, church teaching is consistently pro-family and pro-life. Those who betray church teachings are traitors and should be condemned for their...11:39 PM in Catholicism | Permalink | Comments (0)
The original motorcycle dog
From Tripp, one of those can't-help-but-smile stories: The original motorcycle dog...11:27 PM in Animals, Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Michelle's Africa trip cost 500K - daughters listed as "senior staff"
October 4, 2011 1:11pm 207 Comments Nearly $500K to send Michelle, family to Africa byMark Tapscott Editorial Page Editor First Lady Michelle Obama's June 21-27 trip to Africa cost taxpayers nearly half-a-million dollars, according to official documents obtained by Judicial Watch. AP PhotosHow much does it cost taxpayers to...5:24 PM in Government Corruption, Government Waste, Liberal Hypocrisy, Michelle Obama | Permalink | Comments (1)
October 3, 2011
Black Conservatism rising
Despite the propaganda with which the MSM bombards us, black Americans are a diverse lot, with opinions ranging from liberal to conservative - just like whites. It is ludicrous to suppose that blacks should all think alike, just as it is ludicrous for conservative blacks to be ridiculed and belittled...11:15 PM in Black conservatives | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama crushing Catholic colleges
Will Obama Destroy Franciscan University of Steubenville? By Ken BlackwellSeptember 30, 2011 Daniel Webster was the most famous lawyer of his day. In 1819, the "Godlike Daniel" stood before the U.S. Supreme Court and argued passionately for the right of Dartmouth College to govern itself, and not to be brought...10:11 AM in Catholicism, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (2)
Mommy Matters October 2011
Here's my monthly e-letter. You can sign up to receive this free in your Inbox in my far right sidebar. Please pass this on to all the moms you know. September 2011 Domestic Tranquility Mommy Matters Dear Moms -Remember way back when you needed things just right before...9:56 AM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (0)
BET founder to Obama: Stop attack on wealthy
BET's Robert Johnson To Obama: Stop Attacking The Wealthy I really see a lot of black support for Obama peeling off as he treats them all like they are second class citizens - have-nots pitted against the haves - who need the government to survive. There are plenty of...9:43 AM in Black conservatives | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama Tax Plan - at a glance
Figures reputed to be from the Wall Street Journal: The strange thing is how his devotees believe him when he says he is "fighting" (because he's always fighting, isn't he?) for he middle class . . . ....9:30 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 2, 2011
World magazine - discount for MommyLife readers
My last entry referred to Marvin Olasky's article in World, which reminds me that I need to remember to encourage my readers to subscribe to this invaluable resource. We began reading World magazine in 1989. As the newsweeklies Time and Newsweak have been in steady decline, I've often thanked God...10:11 PM in Conservative resources, Resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
"I, Pencil": American enterprise and job creation
Playing the envy card If 'creating jobs' is Job No. 1, lay off the rhetoric | Marvin Olasky Illustration by Krieg Barrie President Barack Obama's rhetoric shows that politically liberal Christians differ from politically conservative ones not only in policy proposals but in the understanding of human nature that leads...9:31 PM in American exceptionalism, Capitalism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #1
My Facebook newsfeed has been streaming like a river filled with clever bits and pieces. Thought I'd round up some for you: Enlarge Obama Crisis Management See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...8:11 AM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream, Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 1, 2011
For Michael Moore with love
11:20 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Maddy American Idol update
Since Maddy appeared on American Idol in January 2010, many people have asked if she was going to try out again. Maddy's answer was always "no," though she was very grateful for the exposure being on the show gave her, bringing her many jobs at concerts and other public and...4:04 PM in Maddy | Permalink | Comments (9)
