January 2012
January 31, 2012
Planned Parenthood responds to Komen defunding
More money please and pronto!!! BREAKING NEWS: The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has been pressured by right wing groups to stop supporting breast cancer screenings for poor women at Planned Parenthood health centers. Please -- if you can -- make your emergency gift to Planned Parenthood Federation...6:29 PM in Planned Parenthood | Permalink | Comments (10)
Komen halts funds to Planned Parenthood
Thanks to those who never gave up this cause! In the midst of today's challenges - particularly Obama's War on Conscience - this is surely encouragement from God that our efforts are worthwhile! And of course Planned Parenthood is bitter. But why shouldn't the Komen Foundation have a choice where...4:48 PM in Planned Parenthood | Permalink | Comments (6)
Vote for Santorum!
After watching this Obama War on Conscience unfold and pondering the ramifications for our country, I've decided we really need to stop thinking about who can be elected and vote for the best candidate. Period. Here is a man who is consistently conservative and pro-life. I think we could trust...3:24 PM in 2012 Campaign, Conservatism, Rick Santorum | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama's broken promise on conscience
Produced in October 2011 by Catholic Advocate, which was already concerned that Obama was not living up to his promises on protection of the conscience clause. Shame on those Catholics who scorned those who said their trust in his good will was ill-founded!...3:17 PM in HHS Mandate | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama's war on conscience: what can we do?
I received this four days ago but really had nothing substantial or hopeful with which to respond:Hi Barbara! I hope you're well. Frankly, I'm beside myself. Listen, I read your blog faithfully, but I can't recall if you've done any writing on this issue specifically. I've been praying about this...2:29 PM in HHS Mandate | Permalink | Comments (3)
Bishop Loverde: Obama violence to 1st Amendment Rights
Bishop Loverde of Northern Virginia: Obama Administration Contraceptive Mandate "Does Intolerable Violence to Our First Amendment Rights"ARLINGTON, VA (January 24, 2012) - The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington and spiritual leader of Northern Virginia's nearly half million Catholics, today commented on the decision by the Obama Administration to...2:18 PM in HHS Mandate | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama's war on Catholics: 114 bishops speak out
So Obama has declared war on the Catholic Church. New Advent - an aggregate of Catholic blogs/columns you should bookmark - headlines: Obama awakens a sleeping giant: 111 bishops speak out against HHS mandate... [most recent update: 114 bishops - 60% of US parishes] A word cloud of the bishops statements...1:53 PM in HHS Mandate | Permalink | Comments (4)
Why one homosexual man supports Rick Santorum
From "Getting It Straight" on Same-Gender Attraction...And Rick Santorum I have not hidden the fact that, as a person with SSA (same-sex attractions) I support Senator Rick Santorum and his stance regarding the traditional family and the societal need to support it. I am sure my "conservatism" mystifies many. So be it. Perhaps, however on this...1:14 PM in 2012 Campaign, Homosexuality | Permalink | Comments (3)
Newsweek: "Are Homeschoolers Out of Their Minds?"
Response from James Mason, Home School Legal Defense Association Senior Counsel: January 30, 2012 "Are Homeschoolers Out of Their Minds?" James Mason HSLDA Senior Counsel What did you think when you read this title that appears on the cover of the February 6 issue of Newsweek magazine? If you are...12:03 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (1)
Gerson: Obama plays Catholic allies for fools
Catholic leaders who pandered to Obama - inviting him to speak at Notre Dame, for example - owe us all a big apology. Many of us saw where this was headed from the beginning: Obama plays his Catholic allies for fools By Michael Gerson, Published: January 30 In politics, the timing...11:57 AM in Catholicism, HHS Mandate, Oppression, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Hypocrite Brian Williams pointed at Pres Bush
From Weasel Zippers, via my friend Wendy W:NBC's Brian Williams Incredulous Over Jan Brewer Pointing At Obama ... Seemingly Unaware He Did The Same Thing To President Bush... Williams is obviously blinded by his unwavering devotion to Dear Leader....11:22 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy, Media Bias | Permalink | Comments (0)
Lord of the Rings Legos coming Summer 2012
Oh. my. goodness. This will be a day to remember for many of us. I hope they're making enough for everyone!TheLordoftheRings.LEGO.com...10:56 AM in Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (1)
1865 Letter from former slave
Fascinating website and remarkable letter: Monday, 30 January 2012 To My Old Master In August of 1865, a Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tennessee, wrote to his former slave, Jourdan Anderson, and requested that he come back to work on his farm. Jourdan -- who, since being emancipated, had moved to...10:51 AM in History | Permalink | Comments (2)
Homeschool humor: Ryan Gosling
This is hilarious! I will print a few, then go visit HomeschoolingRyanGosling for more: In following with the ever-popular Ryan Gosling meme, my hilarious friend Anne and I have started one that we hope fellow homeschoolers can relate to. If you have an idea to add, then please make a...10:30 AM in Homeschooling, Humor | Permalink | Comments (3)
Occupy protesters throw condoms on pro-life school girls
Funny how the Left - so fond of passing anti-bullying laws - has no qualms about bullies of their own:Occupy Wall Street protesters throw condoms, drown out speakers at Rhode Island pro-life rally by Ben Johnson PROVIDENCE, RI, January 30, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) - Demonstrators from the Occupy Wall Street movement...10:03 AM in Occupy Wall Street, Oppression, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
John P. Flannery bills Loudoun 54K in bogus lawsuit
Thanks to Tom Jackman, blogging at the Washington Post - for revealing this tragic waste of taxpayer funds thanks to local egomaniac bureaucrat J. Scott Littner and Local Boy Makes Good John P. Flannery, who has so far billed our county $54,000 at 400/hr rather than advising his client that...7:53 AM in Government Corruption, Liberal Hypocrisy, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 30, 2012
Groundhog Day - see the movie!
For the past 19 years, February 2 has been one of our family's favorite holidays. No, we've never been to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney or seen old Punxsutawney Phil - the groundhog with the all-important shadow - in person. I keep promising we'll do it next year. If anyone...5:55 PM in Movies | Permalink | Comments (1)
Seven New Giveaways!
I'd gotten way behind in my giveaways, but decided today to not stop until they were all posted - 7 new giveaways!!! Some really products to improve the quality of your life.No comments here. Instead, please scoot over to my giveaway page and leave a comment for anything you'd like...5:47 PM in | Permalink
Obama and vote-buying
How our government buys votes to continue gaining power. Scary. The Vote Pump...10:48 AM in Government Corruption | Permalink | Comments (0)
Anti-Obama letter read in Catholic churches yesterday
From Mr. Conservative, but reported across the alternative media:Breaking: Obamacare now forcing employer funding for abortions January 30, 2012The Catholic Church is fighting mad with the Obama Administration, and nearly every Catholic sitting in a pew this weekend heard the reasons why.The Health and Human Services Department recently announced it...9:22 AM in HHS Mandate, Oppression, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (8)
Planned Parenthood: We're your . . . . .
Jill Stanek reports on a new advertising campaign by Planned Parenthood of New England, which apparently has plenty of money to blow on pro-sex ads for buses and newspapers. While pro-lifers love sex too - and the families that result :) - I guess we don't feel the need to...9:07 AM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Michelle Obama: $50,000 lingerie spree
Yeah, so our Imperial President says we all need to tighten our belts - yet the Queen closes down a Manhattan street so she can shop/drop $50,000 at a lingerie store. Hypocrites! And worse - the Americans who support this kind of nonsense: Agent Provocateur sales boosted by US First...8:46 AM in Liberal Hypocrisy | Permalink | Comments (1)
WaPo: Obama most polarizing prez ever
Of course, the Post makes it clear that it's our fault, not his: Obama: The most polarizing president. Ever. Posted by Chris Cillizza and Aaron Blake at 06:30 AM ET, 01/30/2012 President Obama ran -- and won -- in 2008 on the idea of uniting the country. But, each of...8:40 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 29, 2012
Former Obama fan decries SOTU lies
How I woke up to the untruths of Barack Obama The President's State of the Union address was as weaselly as any politician's could be. By Christopher Booker 7:00PM GMT 28 Jan 2012 When I happened to wake up in the middle of the night last Wednesday and caught...7:34 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (0)
Bella hospitalized - Santorum leaves campaign for now
Pray!!! Santorum Cancels Campaign Events to Be With Sick Daughter by Steven Ertelt | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 1/29/12 4:09 PMRick Santorum has canceled some of his Florida campaign events to be with his sick daughter, Bella, who has Edwards Syndrome or Trisomy 18, a chromosomal condition which results...6:14 PM in 2012 Campaign, Prayer needs | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 28, 2012
Mitch Daniels: State of the Union response
Why can't we have a man like this running for GOP? Gov Mitch Daniels With 2012 Republican Response To The State Of The Union Address...10:30 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (2)
Obama targets Catholic Church, hospitals
Now the persecution begins undisguised as Obama breaks his phony promises (we told you so!) on respecting religious freedom and upholding the conscience clause in any abortion matters. The Catholic Church is his enemy, he always intended to grind the church into the ground, and his tactics have become so...8:17 AM in Catholicism, HHS Mandate, Oppression, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (6)
Conservative Black Chick: leftist intolerance
If you think you suffer intolerance because you are conservative, imagine being a black conservative! Conservative Black Chick writes: Eat, Pray, Love and Be Black but Don't Be a Republican Apparently, all black people walk, talk, eat, pray alike AND fit squarely in the Democrat Black box, basking in the...8:02 AM in Black conservatives | Permalink | Comments (1)
Romney Loses Bigfoot Endorsement
Big Foot v Mitt Romney...7:59 AM in 2012 Campaign, Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 27, 2012
Down syndrome awareness: Cali
Cali: You are beautiful...5:26 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (2)
January 26, 2012
Yellow ballons at March for Life DC and Dallas
Remember the Yellow Balloons for Life in Chicago? Well, they came to DC for the March for Life: Brother Joshua writes: Also, I thought you might like the concept of the "Life Boat" - the youth of St. John Cantius Church are carrying Br. Chad McCoy, SJC. They also threw...9:10 PM in 2012 Choose Life, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Elizabeth Ministry - miscarriage and infant loss
Celebrate Life asked me to do a profile of Elizabeth Ministry, a grassroots ministry to parents who've suffered the loss of a baby before or shortly after birth:Elizabeth Ministry: God sends a friend to hurting families By Barbara Curtis I have had four miscarriages. Two I flushed down the toilet...8:25 PM in Babies, Death and dying, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (1)
Ballet Magnificat performs in Leesburg 3/19
From Mark: You are invited to experience one of Ballet Magnificat!'s most popular and longest touring ballets, Deliver Us (click here for preview) followed by The Arrival (click here for preview) at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg, VA on March 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Set to the music of Dreamworks' The Prince of...8:18 PM in Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (1)
Loudoun Special Needs - free haircuts+more 2/11
The Faith & Family Foundation has moved to the Old Wheatland Farm, and the Forrests have been hard at work putting it to use to serve the special needs community in Loudoun. This is their second Hearts and Haircuts event, which offers free haircuts in an understanding atmosphere to kids...7:50 PM in Disabilities, Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Catholics flee Nigeria Muslim violence
CNA reports the latest from "the religion of peace" - Panicked Catholics flee violence in northern Nigeria 0 Comments 27 Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of Nigeria. Credit: UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras Abuja, Nigeria, Jan 26, 2012 / 01:50 am (CNA).- As many as 35,000 people have fled their homes in...4:47 PM in Catholicism, Islam issues, Terrorism | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thank you for shopping Amazon
These items all have one thing in common. They were purchased by MommyLife readers who remembered to click on the Amazon link in my left sidebar before beginning shopping. I believe you can buy just about anything at Amazon, and while I can't see who bought what, I browse...10:22 AM in Blogging | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 25, 2012
Obama Declares Himself King
Trying to be a good steward timewise, I see no reason to analyze Obama's disconnect with reality/dangerous demagoguery when someone else has already done a brilliant job. Rachel's Thoughts from a Conservative Mom is a trusted source of news/analysis: 2012 State Of The Union Address: Obama Declares Himself King January...9:06 AM in Obama Nation, Oppression | Permalink | Comments (5)
Loudoun mom arrested for kids' truancy
Talk about school bullies! Reprinted from Free Range Kids - because I see no mention of it in Loudoun/Washington DC "mainstream" media: Hi Folks -- This blog, as you know, is always trying to distinguish between real threats to children and the over-hyped ones. In this case, the fear of children...8:31 AM in Loudoun County, Parental Rights, Public schools | Permalink | Comments (11)
March for Life - best photos I've seen
When it comes to photos of the March for Life, I know mine are not the best. One of my goals this year is to improve my photography skills - but then again, that's been a goal for many years. Unfortunately, like a lot of other stuff I'd like to...8:13 AM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 24, 2012
Bob Dylan: Forever Young
Tripp sent me this today: Bob Dylan: Forever Young "Forever Young" May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May...10:23 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Food for the Poor
This is our family's favorite charity: Forward to a friend Haiti Emergency Dear Friend of the Poor, The continued suffering of the Haitian people would break your heart. Widespread poverty and rising food prices are forcing desperate parents to find anything edible to feed their children -- in some cases...10:02 PM in Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (2)
Dear Barbara - from Barack!
Awwww - Just look what I got in my Inbox 10 minutes ago:Barbara -- I'm heading to Capitol Hill soon to deliver my third State of the Union address. Before I go, I want to say thanks for everything you're doing. Tonight, we set the tone for the year ahead....6:54 PM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (2)
Shakespeare: The Three Little Pigs
John Branyan - The Three Little Pigs HT: Judy via BigGeekDaddy...5:42 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (1)
Obama: record of unfairness to middle class
Tonight Obama is scheduled to deliver a State of the union which will force the entire Congress to listen to an hour-long campaign speech. He will focus on portraying himself as a Savior of the Middle Class. If history is an accurate indicator, he will be lying through his teeth,...5:17 PM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (1)
Hey, Obama - Your Mama was pro-life!
Diverse Pro-Lifers' Denounce Obama: "Hey Obama, Yo Mama was Pro-Life!"...2:36 PM in 2012 Choose Life, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
March for Life 2012 coverage - video and pics
Sixty five people show up for Occupy Wall Street and everyLamestream Media is sure to cover it. 400,000 show up for the March for Life - in the rain, no less - and barely a mention.Fox News covered, but referred to us as Anti-Abortion rather than Pro-Life. Thanks, Fox -...7:24 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (2)
March for Life 2012 - photos
The face of pro-life: The annual March for Life is the most under-reported event in the nation. This is my sixth year redressing the lack of MSM coverage with an online photo journal. If a picture says a thousand words, then people can see the truth about Pro-Lifers here: a...12:10 AM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (12)
January 23, 2012
Obama: abortion helps our daughters realize their dreams
Nice follow-up to his "wouldn't want to punish my daughter with a baby" remark: Obama Defends Roe v. Wade As Way for 'Our Daughters' to Have Same Chance As Sons to 'Fulfill Their Dreams' By Fred LucasJanuary 23, 2012 (CNSNews.com) - President Barack Obama says the 39th anniversary of Roe...7:27 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (4)
January 22, 2012
Gabby Giffords steps down from office
Admire her for working so hard to recover and for doing the right thing politically. We all need to pray for Gabby Giffords...4:40 PM in Everyday Heroes | Permalink | Comments (0)
Leona Choy on dispensibility
I had lunch with my good friend Leona Choy last week (read her story here). I treasure this special friendship with a woman of 85 who is shedding light on my own path to come. Since we're both writers, we always have a lot to talk about. For Christmas I...3:57 PM in Inspiration, My life | Permalink | Comments (2)
World magazine - three months free
As a 20-year subscriber to World, I am excited to see them reaching out in many ways to extend their readership. To those who long ago gave up on Time and Newsweek and get news mainly online, World is a great comprehensive round-up of national and international news from a...3:51 PM in Conservative resources | Permalink | Comments (0)
Pro-life youth rally after march
Don't Miss: Monday, January 23, 2012 Join us to make history! Participate in the world's LARGEST pro-life youth rally in our nation's capitol featuring national pro-life leaders and Christian Rock Bands! Come to this FREE rally to hear from national leaders like Abby Johnson, Lila Rose, Live Action; David...3:47 PM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (0)
Abortions not safe, clinics often vile
Pro-abortion activists have consistently said we must have legalized abortion to avoid back-alley ones and to protect the lives of women. Yet they fight any attempt to regulate abortion "clinics." Check out Jill Stanek today and tell me if women are better off - Two botched abortions; no gurney accessToday...3:42 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (3)
Our dearly beloved Club Wagon, RIP
Through the years, we've owned a series of Club Wagons - including a 15-passenger I drove cross country when we moved from California to Virginia in 2002. Our latest was a 12-passenger as some of our kids had married and left home and we were trending downward. In the last...2:05 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (12)
Steve Jobs on Education
Apropos of my last entry - Do We Need the Department of Education? - I'd like to add some additional food for thought from Steve Jobs:[On Unions] I'm a very big believer in equal opportunity as opposed to equal outcome. I don't believe in equal outcome because unfortunately life's not...12:23 PM in Education | Permalink | Comments (1)
Department of Education - time to go
Imprimis is a free publication from Hillsdale College, which features outstanding speeches by conservative thinkers. I'm excited about this month's because for too long anyone suggesting that federal control of education in this country is wrong has been looked at as a kook. But truly, the Department of Education, with...11:44 AM in Conservatism, Education | Permalink | Comments (1)
Planned Parenthood wants your thoughts
Received this from Planned Barrenhood Parenthood today. Thought you might enjoy sending them your thoughts. Though they probably won't publish them, let them know that since Roe v. Wade many of us have come to our senses: Dear Barbara, Today, we mark 39 years since Roe v. Wade. That's 39...11:07 AM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (14)
Free coloring pages: saints and angels
Jan alerted me to a great resource for Catholic families - homeschooling or otherwise: Click Waltzing Matilda above for free downloadable coloring pages of the saints - listed alphabetically or by Feast Day. Enjoy!...10:02 AM in Catholicism, Homeschooling, Resources, Saints | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 19, 2012
Co-sleeping cartoon
Too funny: View full-size imageI pulled this off Facebook and didn't have the original attribution. You can see more - and detailed descriptions of each at Andy's How to Be a Dad....8:18 PM in Babies, Humor | Permalink | Comments (7)
Loudoun: meals for homeless
Wonderful opportunity to serve - one which would be very meaningful to do with your children: Have you been looking for a service project that you can do with your children? The Catholic Charities office in Leesburg provides meals to the Homeless Drop-In Center in Leesburg. The Drop-In center...7:49 PM in Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (2)
Moving blues - your advice
After blogging for 7 years, I have some relationships that go back so far I can't remember when they started. Like Shannon, a reader who has faithfully sent me pictures of her twins since they were tiny toddlers. And I've seen so often that by throwing open someone's question to...7:16 PM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (2)
World magazine features our family
Each January, World magazine does a special issue on Roe v Wade filled with articles highlighting the pro-life movement, movers and shakers, and families. I'm very honored that they wanted to tell the story of our four sons with Down syndrome, including three by adoption:Blessed by the dozen For...6:56 PM in Adoption, Down syndrome, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (8)
National Geographic on Twins
Tripp and I have been blessed with a subscription to National Geographic for as long as I can remember. I recommend it for homeschooling - or any - families as each of your children is bound to find something interesting in it each month. For just $15 a year, you...6:22 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (1)
Zach leaving Sunday for Marines OCS
Zach's announcement at Facebook:Zach CurtisTuesdayTo all whom I have not already informed, In six days, I will finally be attending Marine OCS. I have striven to attain this goal for years, and by God's grace, I am finally within reach of the prize. I have prepared to my utmost, and...6:15 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (3)
Obama in FantasyLand - literally
So today the Big 0 tripped off to Disneyland to give a speech with the Presidential Podium and Teleprompters in front of FantasyLand - confident that while he is out there trying to create a better public image (he blames the press for portraying him as cold and aloof) his...6:00 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Downton Abbey - rich backstory
Hungry for more background on Downton Abbey? Then go immediately to Jane Austen's World, where Vic is doing a phenomenal job of researching and connecting the dots. Copied from her sidebar to take you to the links - you might want to bookmark for the rest of the season: Click...5:41 PM in Downton Abbey | Permalink | Comments (1)
The Sistine Chapel - virtual tour
The Sistine Chapel Here is an amazing bit of technology that you would never see in person, as you would NEVER be alone in the room. It is ALWAYS VERY CROWDED and of course you can't see Michelangelo's artwork close up as you can here. This is especially spectacular...4:43 PM in Art | Permalink | Comments (3)
Scholastic competition: 20K College Savings Bonds
Scholastic Parent & Child® Magazine Launches Nationwide Search for the 2012 "Family of the Year" - Winning Family to Receive $20,000 in College Savings Bonds-New York, NY -- January 19, 2012 -- Scholastic Parent & Child magazine announced today the launch of the 2012 "Family of the Year," a nationwide search to find families...3:58 PM in Contest | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 18, 2012
How Facebook and Google control your information
From my daughter Samantha. an invisible censorship that reigns over our lives: What FACEBOOK and GOOGLE are Hiding from world....10:52 PM in Oppression | Permalink | Comments (1)
Mark Wahlberg: Faith changed his life
I 'Go to Church Every Day': Actor Mark Wahlberg Credits Faith for Turning His Life AroundPosted on January 17, 2012 by Billy Hallowell Actor Mark Wahlberg likely surprised viewers when he appeared on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" last Friday to discuss a variety of issues -- his faith, the importance of family, his work in...10:41 PM in Entertainment, Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (0)
Ask Them What They Mean By Choice
Announcing 2nd Annual "Ask Them What They Mean by 'Choice'" Blog Day, January 22Our response last year to NARAL's "Blog for Choice Day" was frankly spectacular.The plan was simple.Every year NARAL uses the anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision to try to talk up "choice."But last year pro-lifers...10:24 PM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (1)
Nothing Ever Happens - unless you decide
On Epiphany Sunday, our priest Fr. Escalante referred to this song in his homily to illustrate how we need to live as believers - that we can't just keep our faith inside but must take it out into the world. This is our challenge in the New Year: Nothing Ever...10:15 PM in Inspiration, Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Elisabeth Elliot: A Child Learns Self-Denial
A Child Learns Self-Denial One of the countless blessings of my life is having a daughter who actually asks for my prayers and my advice (and heeds the latter). She phoned from California one morning, describing the difficulties of home-schooling three children in grades six, four, and one, when you...8:52 PM in Elisabeth Elliot | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 17, 2012
Why I March for Life
Why I March for LifeBarbara Curtis, Crosswalk.com ContributorTuesday, January 17, 2012 When it comes to walking a mile in someone else's shoes, I'm qualified indeed. In fact, I've walked thousands of miles in all different kinds - from Birkenstocks to strappy high heels, from lumberjack boots to sequin-covered flats. I've...9:08 PM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (6)
WaPo: Tim Tebow lives his religion
My goodness, even Sally Quinn sucumbed to the Tebow Mom Phenom!Who woulda thunk it? Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 01/16/2012 Tim Tebow: Living my religion By Sally Quinn I couldn't watch. After the Patriots made their first touchdown two minutes into the game I found myself covering my eyes like...9:01 PM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (0)
Amazing paths of life
From Tripp via Rich. I've driven on the first and fourth - when I lived in San Francisco. How I miss those hills. . . Drink these in slowly - oh, my goodness, life is beautiful: Amazing Paths of life... 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011...8:55 PM in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)
Houekeeping tips
Tripp's Aunt Mary Jane sent these to me four years ago and I published them. Now I wish I'd printed and hung them on the refrigerator - there are some really good ones here. So for the benefit of newer readers and people like me who forgot to remember, here...8:14 PM in Practical Info | Permalink | Comments (2)
Newsweek: Obama critics dumb
MAG: President Will Outsmart His Critics... NEWSWEEK Mocked... Like anyone believes Newsweek is anything other than a Propaganda Machine to keep Obama in power. . . . ...12:40 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (5)
January 16, 2012
Downton Abbey - let's talk!
So let's talk about last night's Downton Abbey - but first I want to share a couple things. Tripp was working in his office last Sunday night while I watched the Season One premier. He was so intrigued that he bought Season One during a trip to Costco. Then we...5:36 PM in Downton Abbey | Permalink | Comments (11)
MLK niece says her uncle would be pro-life
I've heard Alveda King speak. She is the real deal, and the one member of the King family who seems to be representing the uncorrupted ideas of MLK, whose name is invoked by liberals in defense of a social agenda he would surely have been opposed to. Content of character,...3:56 PM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Downton Abbey spoof
From Betty: Uptown Downstairs Abbey Part One - Red Nose Day 2011 - BBC Comic Relief Night...3:38 PM in Downton Abbey, Humor | Permalink | Comments (4)
Valerie Jarrett campaigns in church
You know how we have laws on the books that say you cannot campaign from the pulpit? Ever notice that that doesn't apply to black Democrats? Valerie Jarrett Blasts Republicans from the Pulpit 12:51 PM, Jan 16, 2012 • By DANIEL HALPER On the Sunday before the Martin...2:24 PM in Racism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Cal Thomas on brother w/Down syndrome
I had no idea Cal Thomas had a brother with Down syndrome - at least not until Susan sent me this article last week:My Brother's Life: Very Valuable Despite Down Syndrome by Cal Thomas | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 1/9/12 11:14 AMHow does one measure whether a life was...2:15 PM in Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (2)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #15
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. Except for the first three, which got bumped to the top, In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...2:00 PM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (0)
Down syndrome rescue
From Pam:Hi Barbara, I love your blog--yours is the only one I check regularly until recently when i found another that I love: theblessingofverity.com. It is a blog about a woman expecting her 8th child and found out the baby had Down syndrome. She was mad/sad at herself for feeling...1:47 PM in Big families, Down syndrome | Permalink | Comments (0)
Amy Owen blog: Grace Awaits
Remember a couple weeks ago, I ran a column by my friend Amy Owen, who moved to Germany with her husband and large family 19 months ago? In Europe, Children Growing Hard to FindThat prompted a conversation that led to Amy creating her own blog as a place to share...1:23 PM in Blogging | Permalink | Comments (0)
12 Heroic Military Chaplains
Wendy K sent this (and can I say how grateful I am for all the tips you all send me? Sometimes I feel like a news editor with a bunch of reporters!): 12 Heroic U.S. Military Chaplains by Miss Cellania - January 10, 2012 - 11:14 AM 1. Joseph T....12:11 PM in Military matters | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 15, 2012
MommyLife: 7th blogiversary
Wow. Another year. Another year of thanking God every day for my blog and for those who come here to read. When I started blogging in 2005 I didn't have an operating plan. I was just a professional writer who'd published several books and several hundred articles who saw a...1:12 PM in My life | Permalink | Comments (21)
January 14, 2012
Family Update
This has been a wonderful day. Tripp and I are still getting used to the shifting sands of parenthood. Right now, only the four sons with Down syndrome are at home and that will be changing soon as we are launching Jonny into more independence (more on this later). This...10:21 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (4)
John 3:16 Focus on the Family ad Broncos/Patriots
John 3:16...9:44 PM in Inspiration, Tebow | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tebow Hatred
HT/ Tripp and Lydia:The Secrets of Tebow Hatred Hoping that the hero stumbles in terms of personal integrity seems cruel, but it's more acceptable to expect onfield performance that gives evidence of mortality. By MICHAEL MEDVED The NFL is generously stocked with forgiven felons, including millionaire wife beaters and dog...5:40 PM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (0)
Virginia: Bland Music Competition ages 8-18
In my last post - Does your child sing? Here's how to help - I emphasized the importance of competition in the development of a singer. Virginia is blessed to have The Bland Music Competition sponsored by the Lions Club, which holds local competitions in January and February for singers...2:55 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
Does your child sing? Here's how to help
If you have a child whose gift is singing, there are ways to support the development of that talent - just as we support kids who are gifted in sports. 1) Introduce your child to a wide range of music - from classical to jazz, from folk songs to good...12:47 PM in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 13, 2012
Cowboy Poetry Gathering Elko, NV 1/30-2/4
Doesn't this sound like fun? Is there anyone out there who's going and will report on it for us? Elko, Nevada--The 28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering--the nation's greatest celebration of the American West, its people, culture and traditions--will take place January 30 to February 4, 2012, in Elko, Nevada, a...2:32 PM in Fun Stuff | Permalink | Comments (5)
Purcellville: Re-Love It 50% off sale
I'm running this for my friends at Re-Love It, just because they have such a great thing going on at that store, I want everyone else to discover it. If you haven't visited ReLove It in Purcellville, you really need to make a trip to find some great buys -...2:23 PM in Bargains | Permalink | Comments (0)
Chicken Soup for the Soul: story call out
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive 101 Inspirational Stories about Changing Your Life through Positive Thinking After the success of our book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive, we are ready to make another book full of stories about how you changed your life, solved...1:50 PM in Writing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Win a free child's wheelchair
Be sure to pass this on to anyone who needs it: WHEN: Monday, January 9th, 2012 - Sunday, January 29, 2012 WHERE: Convaid Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ConvaidWheelchairs WHAT: It's a New Year and it's time for a New Chair! The best part is it's on us! We're giving away a FREE...1:24 PM in Contest, Disabilities | Permalink | Comments (0)
5 Words Babies Use - 0-3 months
IMPORTANT! 5 words Babies Use (Baby Language) I don't have any babies around, so I want to ask those of you with infants if you can identify these sounds in your babies?...11:52 AM in Babies | Permalink | Comments (3)
Art contest for children 5-15
VSA and CVS Caremark Invite Children Nationwide to Share their Inspiration through Artwork 5th Annual All Kids Can CREATE Launches on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Encourages Students of All Abilities to Submit Original Artwork (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - January 13, 2012 -VSA, the international organization on arts and...11:44 AM in Art, Contest | Permalink | Comments (0)
Valentine Bible verse countdown chain
Molly sent a link this morning to Catholic Icing, a great site for homeschool and craft ideas. Today's is: Valentine Countdown Chain- 1 Love Bible Verse a Day {Free to Print!}January 13, 2012 By Lacy I know it's still January, but I wanted to share this early in case you're...10:58 AM in Valentine's Day | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 12, 2012
Cosmopolitan and corruption of our kids
Cosmopolitan Is Aggressively Marketing Explicit Porn Tips to Minors, Put Cosmo In a Non-Transparent Wrapper and Sold to Adults Only! Why This Is Important If Cosmo is for adults, and not minors; then it should be sold ONLY to adults. I understand they have a right to free speech and...10:18 PM in Activism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Anderson Cooper: Stay-at-home moms lazy?
The gay broadcaster whose claim to fame is naming the Tea Party Patriots "Teabaggers" - with the sly sexual innuendo wink which sent many of us to Wikipedia to find out what "teabagging" really meant - continues as the CNN Golden Boy to spend his on-air hours pitting mothers against...9:48 PM in Media Bias, Mothering | Permalink | Comments (8)
ProLife Con 1/23/12 Washington DC
Great Pro-Life event you can register to share in person or through their webcast. I wil be there in person. If you are going, let me know and we can sit together - up front as I am a committed front-row person :) Pro-life internet activists will gather at Family...8:19 PM in 2012 Choose Life, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fotoshop by Adobe - ultimate beauty product
Fotoshop by Adobe HT/Jane...8:16 AM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 11, 2012
World on Campus seeking young writers
Dear Friends: www.worldoncampus.com is a new and fast-growing web-site for college students and young adults. We are looking for freelance writers for this site. So if you are interested in writing for us, we would love for you to participate in a conference call to find out more. ...6:28 PM in Writing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Your input needed: facebook moms
Looking for input for my next writing project:In 2007, I wrote a piece for Christian Science Monitor: Moms helping moms through blogs.Now five years later, I want to do an analysis of the impact facebook has on the lives of mothers.I have some ideas, but I want to hear yours. ...12:56 PM in Mothering | Permalink | Comments (11)
Downton Abbey
So who is watching Downton Abbey? I hope a lot of you are because this is by far one of the best TV series I've ever seen.Maddy and I bought Season One and watched it together last year. It was so deeply stirring and satisfying, a well-drawn drama with...12:35 PM in Downton Abbey, Entertainment | Permalink | Comments (14)
Becoming a fiscal conservative
Great article - based on experience and common sense. When someone has an open mind, they can take in new information and change their opinions to conform to revealed reality:The day I became a fiscal conservative Written by Warren Cole Smith January 10, 2012, 12:50 PM t was the fall...12:18 PM in Conservatism | Permalink | Comments (1)
Cough cure: Vicks on feet
This is a rerun of a post from nearly four years ago that has drawn thousands of visits and 94 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....11:35 AM in Health | Permalink | Comments (1)
Homeschool microscope - 82% off
Thank you to all of you who remember to use my Amazon link (over there in the left sidebar) to make your day-to-day purchases at Amazon. I love Amazon myself and have used it for most of our home purchases for over 12 years, saving gas, taxes, impulse purchases -...8:43 AM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)
Loudoun's Wayde Byard & fans photo shoot 1/11 at 5
Loudoun's very own Wayde Byard will be making a public appearance today at 5:00 at the LCPS administration building in conjunction with a photo shoot for Talk Loudoun.Many of us have missed Wayde's dulcet tones waking us at 5 in the morning to tell us when school is out for...8:22 AM in Loudoun County | Permalink | Comments (0)
Greece: pedophilia a disability, grants benefits
Furor in Greece over pedophilia as a disability By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press, January 9, 2012 ATHENS, Greece -- Greek disability groups expressed anger Monday at a government decision to expand a list of state-recognized disability categories to include pedophiles, exhibitionists and kleptomaniacs. The National Confederation of Disabled People...6:59 AM in Disabilities | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 10, 2012
Dictator-in-Chief: Obama's Mask Is Off
Dictator-in-Chief: Obama's Mask is Off January 6th, 2012 | Author: Rachel The mask is off, and so are the gloves. Obama and his Leftist supporters see their window of opportunity to finally dispense with our constitutional republic and permanently install a ruling class that will "fundamentally transform" the country...10:15 PM in Oppression | Permalink | Comments (1)
Saving money in 2012: 15 tips
I get tons of stuff from people who want me to publish their tips on my blog and rarely publish them. But this woman knows her stuff and is worth listening to:Hi Barbara, Losing weight used to be the numero uno New Year's resolution, but the ugly economy has shoved...9:56 PM in Saving money | Permalink | Comments (0)
Free Catholic Homeschool Conference online
January to February 2012 In This Issue Refresh! Midwinter Virtual ConferencePast Webinars (Free!) Scheduled Speakers Speakers and topics include: Nancy Brown: Finding Levity in Your Homeschool; A Chestertonian Principle E. B. Conroy: Simplified Writing; What Your High School Student Needs to Succeed Regina Doman: Which Comes...9:52 PM in Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)
Relevant Radio interview tomorrow
I will be a guest on On Call with Wendy Wiese tomorrow: Weekdays 1pm-2pm CT / 2pm-3pm ET (Encore 4am-5am CT / 5am-6am ET) Best of On Call - Saturdays 1pm-2pm CT / 2pm-3pm ET Live, Toll Free Call-in 1-877-766-3777 Email: oncall@relevantradio.com On Call with Wendy Wiese Facebook Page Wendy...4:04 PM in My life | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 9, 2012
Tim Tebow delivers John 3:16 without a word
Best article yet! From The Los Angeles Times:Tim Tebow delivers John 3:16 message without saying a word January 9, 2012 | 6:30 am Has Tim Tebow made a believer out of you yet? Relax, I'm talking as a football player. Much fun has been made about Tim Tebow's devotion...8:55 PM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (1)
Tim Tebow and the Mom Phenom
Great day. Went to bed last night with an idea for an article, woke up this morning and wrote my editor at Crosswalk. She said Go For It. Emailed it to her at 3:00, then picked up 4 boys from 3 schools and dropped them off at St. Francis for...6:48 PM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (1)
Happy birthday, Matt!
Today is Matt's 27th birthday and I thought you might enjoy what I wrote here four years ago - with an update at the end: When Tripp and I married in 1983, I was pregnant with Joshua. Neither of us were believers at the time, and as I've told you...10:43 AM in Family, Mothering, My life | Permalink | Comments (6)
Tim Tebow 80 Yard Overtime Touchdown Pass
In case you missed it, here's the winning touchdown from yesterday's Steelers/Broncos game. While the Broncos seemed marching to victory, the Steelers came back and tied the game. This is what happened when they went into overtime: Tim Tebow 80 Yard Overtime Touchdown Pass Keep in mind that John 3:16...10:24 AM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (6)
Tebowing - facebook group
This will be my last post for the morning as I have an assignment to write an article on Tebow's impact on women. I will be pulling quotes from responses I've received, so if you have something to add, email me or leave a comment as I'll be checking. I...9:48 AM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (2)
Tebowing Flash Mob
Two students from Gardner Edgerton High School (Gardner, Kansas) start a flash mob of "Tebowers" in the middle of the schools pep assembly. There were approximately 120-150 students that joined them in "Tebowing." This is a tribute to the High Schoolers that were suspended for tebowing in the halls. Tebowing...9:02 AM in Sports, Tebow | Permalink | Comments (0)
Obama spending = 43 U.S. presidents combined
If a picture says a thousand words:...8:48 AM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 8, 2012
How has Tebow changed the game?
[Update: wrote this article today and sold to Crosswalk as Tim Tebow and the Mom Phenom]So, I want to write an article about how Tebow is getting women interested in the football. Would love to hear your thoughts, opinions. Either leave as comment or email me - be as detailed...9:48 PM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (5)
Crushin' on Tebow
Did I ever care about football? Not really. But the Tebow-drama is irresistible. The men in my life can't believe how involved I am.Way to go, Timbo - unforgettable game tonight! AMAZING GRACE...8:35 PM in Tebow | Permalink | Comments (4)
2012 Loudoun Homeschool Spelling Bee
2012 Loudoun Homeschool Spelling Bee A Spelling Bee for Homeschoolers in Loudoun County, Virginia Less Than a Month Away! Posted on December 28, 2011 by WordCrafter It's not too late to register for the 2012 Loudoun Homeschool Spelling Bee! It will be held on January 21st at the Carver Center...4:29 PM in | Permalink | Comments (0)
Rick Santorum faces "meat grinder" press
From Crisis magazine: Santorum vs. the Meat Grinder L. Brent Bozell III For many months, the liberal media elite has made no secret that in its mind the field of Republican presidential candidates includes Mitt Romney and a collection of clowns. Clearly, Romney is the opponent that Barack Obama...8:43 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 7, 2012
Marshall's Charts and Graphs
Maddy showed me this last night - I laughed out loud:...11:01 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 6, 2012
Joan of Arc books for young and old
Did you know that Mark Twain wrote a biography of Joan of Arc? According to Amazon, "Regarded by many as the most luminous example of Twain's work, this historical novel chronicles the French heroine's life, as purportedly told by her longtime friend -- Sieur Louis de Conté. A panorama of...5:16 PM in Saints | Permalink | Comments (1)
Joan of Arc: what others have said of her
"She was truthful when lying was the common speech of men; she was honest when honest was become a lost virtue; she was a keeper of promises when the keeping of a promise was expected of no one; ... she was full of pity when a merciless cruelty was the...4:56 PM in Saints | Permalink | Comments (0)
Joan of Arc: 600th birthday, born January 12, 1412
Six hundred years ago today, my patron saint was born. When I was confirmed in the Catholic Church in 2009 and had the privilege of taking a patron saint, for me it was a no-brainer. For 12 years, a bronze statue of Joan of Arc has presided over my writing,...4:07 PM in My life, Saints | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mother and deaf 2yo sign language conversation
Just beautiful: Ava (24 months old) BSL Dinner Chat...2:48 PM in Disabilities | Permalink | Comments (6)
Obama: Banana Republic Dictator
The news is so depressing, I don't want to dwell on it too long. But if you're too busy with kids and homeschooling to track it all, there are things you need to be aware of. Obama is looking more and more like a Banana Republic dictator. Since returning from...12:46 PM in Obama Nation | Permalink | Comments (4)
January 5, 2012
Teen widow who killed intruder - send donations
How To Help Blanchard Mother Sarah McKinleyKOCO Has Received Many Emails, nquiriesPOSTED: 7:08 pm CST January 4, 2012BLANCHARD, Okla. -- The story of a Blanchard woman who shot and killed an intruder on New Year's Eve has garnered national attention. It has also resulted in dozens of emails to KOCO.com...3:14 PM in Opportunities to give | Permalink | Comments (0)
Abortion workers converted to pro-life
Converted Hearts 12/29/11Pro-life converts share their stories about how prayerful witness pulled them out of the abortion industry by Carolee McGrath Dr. Anthony Levatino, a pro-life gynecologist in Las Cruces, N.M., once performed first- and second-trimester abortions as part of his practice in Troy, N.Y., in the 1980s. He is...2:52 PM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (0)
Germantown abortion clinic - December 5
www.PrayForGermantown.com Over 2100 people gathered on December 5, 2011 outside of the Germantown late-term abortion clinic. Because of our presence, three out of four mothers scheduled for abortions that day, chose life for their babies. Join us every Monday from 8am to 10am as we give a voice to the...2:48 PM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (1)
2012 Choose Life - enlighten, empower, equip
January 22 will mark the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade - though "anniversary" seems a euphemistic word for what has amounted to the slaughter of 50,000,000 babies. The effects of this anti-life ethic reverberate throughout our society - legalizing abortion was, indeed, the slippery slope warned of by those...2:21 PM in 2012 Choose Life | Permalink | Comments (0)
Rick Santorum book: It Takes a Family
Published in 2006, It Takes a Family is described thus at Amazon: Among politicians of national stature today, there is perhaps none more respected as a principled conservative than Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA). In It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good, his first book, Santorum articulates the...11:00 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (0)
GOP ad destroys Obama with his own words
GOP Ad Destroys Obama with His Own Words - Political Ads...10:58 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (1)
Christopher Hitchens: Take Two
Christopher Hitches was brilliant and charming. Even though he died an atheist (as far as we know), believers seemed to have a soft spot for him. But I had no idea he was so full of hatred. This article was a real eye opener for me: Father Raymond J. de...10:42 AM in RIP | Permalink | Comments (0)
Rick Santorum's Iowa speech 1/4/12
Rick Santorum's Iowa speech-01.04.2012 Read text here...10:37 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (0)
Rick Santorum's foreign policy
Let's keep doing our research:Rick Santorum's foreign policy: combative hawk-and, according to Bono, "defender of the vulnerable"Rick Santorum speaks in Orlanda, Florida in September 24, 2011. (John Raoux/AP)Rick Santorum--the surprise almost-first-place finisher in the Iowa GOP presidential caucus Tuesday--advocates a hawkish, internationalist and compassionate foreign policy deeply informed by his...10:20 AM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 4, 2012
Are my books worth buying?
I'm not gonna lie. Fanmail gives me a boost which keeps me writing. Thank you to all of you who take the time to write me and let me know my writing is worth it:Barbara, My husband got me a copy of "Mommy Survival Guide" for Christmas. I just finished...9:51 PM in Books | Permalink | Comments (0)
Oklahoma teen widow shoots, kills intruder
Inspirational: Okla. Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder 911 Operators Say It's OK to Shoot - ABC News.mp4 Guns level the playing field. When Tripp travels, I keep one right beside me at night....8:43 PM in Guns, Safety | Permalink | Comments (5)
Leona Choy: The Angel with the Injured Wing
I've introduced you to Leona Choy, a fellow writer and Catholic convert (at the age of 80, and after decades of teaching and missionary work). Since meeting last March, we've become fast friends, meeting regularly for lunch at Applebee's where we indulge in the unlimited soup/salad deal. When I saw...5:48 PM in Inspiration | Permalink | Comments (2)
Rick Santorum on Sean Hannity today at 5
With Rick Santorum's sudden surge in Iowa, we need to start taking him seriously as a candidate. That means a hard and honest look at the good, the bad and the ugly.Most of us are familiar with the good. Santorum is a committed pro-life Catholic who doesn't just talk...4:31 PM in 2012 Campaign | Permalink | Comments (0)
2011: Out with the Leftovers
2011: Out with the leftovers By Barbara Curtis When it comes to New Year's resolutions, it's not the big ones that get to me. Giving up smoking, drinking, overeating, overspending on Ebay -- been there, done that (with varying degrees of permanent success). Still I don't consider myself a hero....4:12 PM in Humor | Permalink | Comments (0)
Planned Parenthood: $487M tax money; 329,000 abortions
Profiting from death and destruction: Planned Parenthood's Annual Report: Got $487.4M in Tax Money, Did 329,445 Abortions By Penny StarrJanuary 3, 2012 (CNSNews.com) - According to its latest annual report, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) received $487.4 million in tax dollars over a twelve-month period and performed 329,455 abortions....8:29 AM in Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 3, 2012
Rick Santorum on campaign, family and motivation
Maybe you haven't paid much attention to Santorum, thinking him a marginal candidate. But we're hearing rumbles that the political landscape is changing as people seem to be turning from the same-old politics in search of a candidate with moral conviction. We need to get to know this man better:...9:04 PM in 2012 elections | Permalink | Comments (5)
Mother united with birth child after 77 years
Mom reunites with biological child 77 years later SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) - For most of her 100 years, Minka Disbrow tried to find out what became of the precious baby girl she gave up for adoption after being raped as a teen. She hoped, but never imagined, she'd see...10:22 AM in Pro-Life Issues | Permalink | Comments (8)
Warm jackets in dryer
It's SO cold here today - after a lukewarm Christmas weather-wise. First day back at school. Here's an idea: toss the jackets, hats and gloves in the dryer to warm them up before sending the kids out to catch the bus!...7:42 AM in | Permalink | Comments (3)
January 2, 2012
Target includes Down syndrome in ad
Target Is 'Down' With Down Syndrome: 5 Things Target Said By Saying Nothing At All January 2, 2012 If you were browsing through this week's Target ad you may have passed right over the adorable little boy in the bright orange shirt smiling at you on page 9! And...10:13 PM in Down syndrome, Inclusion | Permalink | Comments (1)
Sophia and Josh engaged - the whole story
So by now, many of of you know that our daughter Sophia is engaged. Josh Head (we always have to say his last name because there is a Josh already in our family) asked her on Christmas Day to marry him - a story which I promised to share, but...9:08 PM in Family | Permalink | Comments (11)
Marriage: Dancing in the Minefields
A song about marriage: Andrew Peterson - Dancing in the Minefields (Official Video) Thanks to James S. for sending this to my son Josh, whose first five years of marriage have been tested by a four-year battle with his wife Hattie's cancer. Josh and Hattie know what dancing on minefields...8:51 PM in Inspiration, Marriage, Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
Facebook humor/inspiration stream #14
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. Except for the first three, which got bumped to the top, In the random order they appeared: See all my facebook humor/Inspiration streams...10:08 AM in Facebook humor/inspiration stream | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 1, 2012
This coming year
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