Tag Archives: politics of motherhood
“Abortion is not about babies…it’s a matter of survival for women.”
Two years ago, today, I sat on the couch, stunned, as I read the news that another abortion provider had been killed. It was a Sunday morning when Dr. George Tiller, perhaps the country’s most controversial, and steadfast, abortion provider … Continue reading
Filed under asshattery, choice, feminism, I get pissed
The War on Women
I’ve been angry a lot lately. And angry, and angry, and more angry. Oh, hey, did I mention angry? Each of those links leads to a news story wherein a woman’s right to safe and legal choice is being diminished. … Continue reading
Filed under asshattery, I get pissed
Conversation with my father
My dad and I talk infrequently on the phone. Maybe once a month, sometimes even less often. He called this weekend and we talked about life, and nursing toddlers. It went something like this; Me: I’m thinking about weaning O. … Continue reading
Filed under breastfeeding, funny stuff, O
Mom friends
I’ve been thinking about mom friends a lot lately. I’ve been thinking that it would be nice to have friends here who also have children. But I’ve had trouble finding those people – or maybe I’ve found people who have … Continue reading
Filed under culture, life balance, parenting
