“We Will Not Remain Silent” as Featured on BLUNTmoms
I thought I could do it. I thought I was strong enough and far enough from my own experiences of sexual assault and harassment to wade into the discussions surrounding […]
Warrior On, Peacemakers
To my fellow peacemakers. To the weary and burdened among us. To those of you listening and learning. To those who lament. We have heard stories of injustice, racial profiling, […]
When Social Media Engagements Encourage and Connect You
I’ve never done this before, but I wanted to share a word-for-word excerpt from an online conversation I had. I’ve had some great discussions on the topic of race and […]
Why Our Quest for Colorblindness Misses the Point
When I see you, I see your skin color. I am not colorblind, nor do I want to be. What a foolish thing it would be to live in this […]
Why All Moms Need A Twin Pass
“I’m the mother of twin toddlers” is a phrase I often use when writing. It’s a true statement, but it’s also the ultimate parenting get-out-of-jail-free card. I have watched, in […]
The New Year Newsletter I Didn’t Have the Guts to Send
I just found this little gem from last month. We’ll call it the cathartic holiday newsletter since I didn’t actually send it to people. “I just choked back the annual […]
Thoughts On Grief
Some grief is so deep, so scary, and so dark that we dare not go near it. Living through and learning to breathe on the other side of intense mourning, […]
How My Son Helped Me to Laugh Again After My Brother’s Death
It’s been 16 years since my brother died. It’s hard to believe that 16 years have passed and that I’ve almost spent more life without him than with him. I […]
7 Things You Can Do to Break Your List Reading Habit
Life is busy. You’ve got kids pulling at you, commitments in all directions, and not enough time in the day to warrant a 2-minute shower. If you’re lucky, you might gather […]
Jen Kinney 