Posted by Editormum on 30 May 2016 in
News Commentary |
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Public outcry over the shooting of Harambe, a silverback lowland gorilla has been deafening these last few days. It is a tragedy that this endangered animal had to be killed because of human failures. But a lot of the outcry is, at best, misguided. So let’s answer some of the questions and misconceptions that are […]
Tags: animals, children, Cincinnati Zoo, gorilla, Harambe, news, parenting, zoo
Posted by Editormum on 13 June 2012 in
Just Another Single Mother |
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God has a funny sense of humour. And a sweet way of hugging me when I need it most. My sons are headed off this weekend, the younger for Boy Scout camp, the older to work for a week with Appalachia Service Project — he will be working in Kentucky this year. So after taking […]
Tags: Appalachia Service Project, ASP, boys, character, children, Christianity, errands, faith, grace, kindness, Religion, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 16 March 2012 in
Frugal Living,
Just Another Single Mother |
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As we’re on the way home from the movie tonight, I learn that #1 Son drank all the milk with his supper tonight. I was planning to use that milk to make pancakes tomorrow, so we need to stop and get some on our way home. I pull into the CashSaver near our house and […]
Tags: budget, budgeting, child-rearing, children, Education, errands, Family Life, food, home education, home schooling
Posted by Editormum on 7 February 2011 in
News Commentary |
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I don’t usually comment on commercials … commercials are, in general, either annoying interruptions or moments to take what my pilot friends call “bio-breaks.” I generally see practically no value in commercials. BUT. The Volkswagen 2011 Super Bowl commercial made me smile. Not just because I’ve both been and had the little kid desperately trying […]
Tags: advertising, child-rearing, children, Family Life, news, parenting
Posted by Editormum on 14 October 2010 in Uncategorized |
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At the risk of being too depressing, I want to talk about life after divorce when kids are involved. I don’t know how it is for those who are divorced with no kids, but I fantasize that in some ways it must be easier. (And don’t set me straight if I’m wrong, because I need […]
Tags: abuse, challenges, child-rearing, children, divorce, Family Life, parenting
Posted by Editormum on 8 October 2010 in Uncategorized |
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My sons are delightful people. Especially now, as they begin to grow out of childhood and into manhood. It is a joy and a privilege to watch them on their journey to adulthood. It is a terrifying responsibility to guide them on that road. My older son is in the wavering phase, teetering between childhood […]
Tags: boys, child-rearing, children, Family Life, parenting, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 29 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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A continuation of yesterday’s thoughts on having strong-willed children. Those traits can also lead her into situations that will give her a chance to develop a deep-rooted humility and dependence on God. When you are “strong-willed” and “independent,” it can take some doing for God to teach you the lesson that “there’s a God, and […]
Tags: challenges, character, child-rearing, children, Christianity, Family Life, parenting, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 28 August 2010 in Uncategorized |
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My friend Stephanie recently posted on her Facebook page that she “…somehow managed to get an incredibly stubborn, willful and highly intelligent daughter. She makes other kids that I had previously chalked up as ‘stubborn’ look wishy-washy in comparison. Someone please tell me this is a trait that will serve her well later in life! […]
Tags: challenges, character, child-rearing, children, faith, Family Life, fear, independence, parenting, Religion, strong will, True Stories
Posted by Editormum on 29 March 2010 in Uncategorized |
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Some time ago, I began reading Alex Lickerman’s blog. It’s interesting to read about the philosophy and outlook of a man who is actively practising Buddhism. And occasionally (more often than not), I find in his posts a touchstone — one of those universal truths that transcends religious creed and just is true. Today’s post contains one […]
Tags: boys, challenges, children, Christianity, Judaism, karate, Philosophy, Religion, stress
Posted by Editormum on 29 October 2009 in Uncategorized |
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You might think it odd that I learned about honesty while taking a vacation, but it’s a fact. My goals for my vacation were fairly simple: Goof off. Read. Hook a couple of rugs. Swim. Body-surf. Sleep. Walk the beach. Find some good seashells. Build some sandcastles. Eat good seafood. Buy a few souvenirs. Other […]
Tags: challenges, character, children, Family Life, honesty, integrity, Philosophy, Religion, respect, swimming, vacation
Death of a Silverback
Public outcry over the shooting of Harambe, a silverback lowland gorilla has been deafening these last few days. It is a tragedy that this endangered animal had to be killed because of human failures. But a lot of the outcry is, at best, misguided. So let’s answer some of the questions and misconceptions that are […]
Tags: animals, children, Cincinnati Zoo, gorilla, Harambe, news, parenting, zoo