I was griping about religious tolerance stuff over at Facebook this morning so bear with me if I’m repeating myself. I am fascinated by religion. I think religion can have a role as a tremendous force for good in the…
You all know I think guns suck. I know I can’t make them go away but I hate them. And any gun rights trolls reading this, don’t tell me I’d be grateful for a good guy with a gun if…
I had a nice quiet moment yesterday morning to listen to some NPR while I was geting dressed. Marketplace Morning Report was on, a show I usually only listen to with half an ear but they were discussing the distribution…
I told my son that there was a storm that ruined houses and I needed to a minute to do something to give money to people who could help. He said “I can give money! I have too much pennies…
I’m trying to be be more professional about blogging these days. I’m also trying to be less overwhelmed by life. My husband had a suggestion recently that will help with both of those things and I’m talking about it at…
I found myself in a conversation with a Young Earth Creationist and climate change denier this week discussing science and faith. It was as fascinating as it was infuriating. Fascinating because this man had done all kind of research and…
I spend too much time online doing parenting blog stuff so I’ve seen more than my share of very weird debate erupt. For example, the shitstorm over a piece I wrote for Babble about how formula feeding isn’t ZOMG THE…
OK, you all know that I love the women at Rants from Mommyland like I love cake. I especially love when they use their powers for good and do these amazing service projects. Right now, they’re working with Naughty Betty…
TRIGGER WARNING: This post references violence against women. God, wouldn’t it be awesome if “target” in the title referred to the store and I was going to share a story about a surly employee doing something anti-social but hilarious? Sadly,…
I know we’ve all heard the awful story about the little boy in Kentucky who accidentally shot and killed his little sister. I can’t talk about the details anymore because it makes me feel so sick and sad. What I…
