"We create pictures with our bodies" This is one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a while- as if the music was not enough- the visual will transport you. enjoy xoxox [youtube id="CvQBUccxBr4"] … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday – not all in one go, dammit
I am not sure if you have noticed but the very best sign to be is AQUARIUS. We are always told we are beautiful, strong, clever and headed in the right direction. We are never in trouble, we are always lovely and good. The future always shines bright for us. I can spot an Aquarian from 20 paces. … [Read more...]
You know how mad we get when dads are like, "oh, I'm babysitting my kids today," because what they are actually doing is parenting? I think I am one of those dads. Because I feel like if I was parenting, I would demonstrate at least some degree of competence. Let's just call this … [Read more...]
HotDocs Interview: Kelly O’Brien, SOFTENING
Kelly O'Brien's second pregnancy was uneventful. When her son, Teddy, was born she was told by the doctor that her baby had contracted a virus in-utero. Without any symptoms or signs during pregnancy O'Brien and her family had to face a shocking reality that her son has "extensive … [Read more...]
Enough
Every single day I wonder: "Have I done enough for him?" "Am I doing enough for him?" "Did I do enough today?" "Do we have enough money for this? "Is my effort and energy enough?" And every single day I think the answer is no. I know that I can only do what I can do but I always go to … [Read more...]
Just say no. Because I’ll pay you.
Cam came home from school last week and asked me the following question: "When I turn 18, how much will you pay me if I don't do drugs or alcohol?" My response was a swift "I will pay you nothing. That's the dumbest thing I've heard. You want me to pay you for not doing stuff your NOT supposed … [Read more...]
Cheerleading and Lessons for Life
"Why don't you ever write about our cheerleading?" Charlotte asked me the other day (after blog-stalking me until the wee hours late one night, but that's another other bottle of wine, as one of my dear friends is fond of saying).It's a fair question, actually. I write about a range of different … [Read more...]
When We Can’t Save Our Children
I remember when my children were babies looking down on them as they lay sleeping in my arms and feeling the most intense love. When they were small I worried about schedules and meals and sleep. Their basic needs were sometimes overwhelming, a physical burden carried but balanced and usually … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Full Circle
I had a very clear full circle moment last night as I was helping my almost-12 year old "antique" paper for his social studies project. I remember doing the exact same activity for school with my Mum when I was his age. When I see my kids doing the same things I did as a child...it's incredibly … [Read more...]
The Steubenville Rape: The Untouchable Teenage Boy
I started to write a post about something else but every time I put my fingers to the keyboard all I could think about was this post I read through a Facebook update: I am so fucking sick of teaching our daughters not to get raped. I clicked on the links. I watched the videos. I felt sick that … [Read more...]
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