Caryn: So not long ago, I spoke to a MOPS group in south suburban Chicago. Incidentally, they had THE BEST brunch of any MOPS I’d ever seen. Like good Lutheran cookbook fare–egg casseroles, stuffed French toast, muffins. Not a healthy thing in sight. Even the fruit either had caramel dip or was dipped in chocolate. I loved this group. Totally [...]
Archive for November, 2008
18 Nov
Is Balance Possible?
Carla: It seems like every article I read about motherhood focuses on this elusive idea of “balance.” I’m all for it, if only someone could step into my life and show me what exactly it might look like.
I don’t think my life is any more complicated than anyone else’s. In some ways, it’s less complicated [...]
6 Nov
Speaking my Peace
Carla: I am pretty sure this election has given me an ulcer. I had hoped it would go away now that it’s over, but that’s not to be I guess. I was talking with my husband tonight, trying to figure out why I am so worked up over the comments and conversations I’ve been wading [...]
