I just read a blog post that said women were created to make babies and that all women should honor that creation; doesn’t matter whether you want to have a baby or not, whether you want children at all. I don’t think women were created for having babies any more than men were. We allContinue reading “Abortion Memes”
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TMI Tuesday: June 7, 2022: It was the best of times….
What is the best sandwich? Just One? How about BLT with onions, ham with lettuce and mayo, turkey with mayo and salt, grilled tuna and cheese with onions and pickles, cold roast beef with mayo, lettuce and salt, French Dips, cream cheese with sliced raw onion and sliced tomatoes. Scariest animal?Aligators and crocodiles Ever askedContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: June 7, 2022: It was the best of times….”
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Abortion Rights
I’m old enough to remember when birth control was not available for married women, let alone a single teenage girl. There were condoms, but there was a specific stigma attached to using them. Abortion, of course, was illegal, but nothing could ban it. Unwanted pregnancy was the sole responsibility of girls and women. Men andContinue reading “Abortion Rights”
Question from Quora: Homeschooling
Why is homeschooling considered bad? It’s not. What is important is the reason for homeschooling. Before making the decision to homeschool, make a list of WHY you want to do this. Is it because the child’s needs are not being met at a traditional school, either public or private? Some parents do it because theyContinue reading “Question from Quora: Homeschooling”
Chris Rock and Will Smith
I didn’t watch the Oscars, but I sure heard about the altercation between Chris Rock and Will Smith afterward and tons of opinions on both sides. Some people believed that Chris Rock was wrong, and others thought that Will Smith was wrong. But this is not a situation of either/or. I think they both wereContinue reading “Chris Rock and Will Smith”
Question from Quora: Kid’s Laundry
My son (13 years old) wants to start doing his own laundry and buying his own detergent. As a parent, what would be your response to this? My response and even better answers to this question: My kids started doing their own laundry when they were 12. They also learned how to properly wash dishes,Continue reading “Question from Quora: Kid’s Laundry”
Quora Question: As a teacher, what was the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen a parent do that is harmful for their child in the long run?
When I was working at a middle school, we had a boy brought into the office because he was bullying and abusing smaller and younger boys. He was told to sit in a chair next to the vice principal’s office while his parents were called. Within 20 minutes, the boy’s father stormed into the officeContinue reading “Quora Question: As a teacher, what was the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen a parent do that is harmful for their child in the long run?”
Collage of the Day: Broken
I made this collage several years ago when I was going through a difficult time with depression and anxiety. I had been diagnosed with PTSD after memories of my childhood and teen years surfaced; after burying them for 50 years. Memories of being molested when I was three, raped when I was 14, triggered OCDContinue reading “Collage of the Day: Broken”
Gratitude
Bloguarany 10 What are 5 things you’re grateful for today? I have not gotten Covid 19. So many of the staff members here have had it and they are required to self-isolate for 10 days, which means the amount of staff on duty is greatly reduced and those who are working still stay cheerful andContinue reading “Gratitude”
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