About Chris Brown taking on Oprah in the latest issue of People. Brown is obviously NOT ready to take responsibility for his actions. Getting upset because Oprah stated he needed counseling for being abusive? Claiming that she should have given him some special treatment in this particular situation because he had “helped” her out? Is he kidding? Domestic violence is a serious problem, Chris Brown grew up in a home where violence occurred on a regular basis. It’s not uncommon that kids who grew up in homes like this end up in similar situations as adults. Counseling that addresses abuse specifically can help to break the cycle. No special passes on beating your girlfriend up because you once sang for a charitable cause.
Johnny Cash’s American IV: The Man Comes Around. I really love Johnny Cash. I have pretty much everything he has recorded, my Hubby never really listened to him until I introduced him to the Man in Black, Hubby’s been a fan ever since. Johnny Cash was a complicated guy. When I think of him I think of the saying that sinners can make the best saints.
This is: God’s Gonna Cut You Down.
Watching:
Watching the response that I was given from @Disabilitygov to a tweet I sent about how the proposed health care reform addresses the needs of the disabled. It’s important to me to try to sort through all the information out there on health care reform as I make an informed decision about the process. Right now, looking at the financial side of the plan, I just don’t see how the federal government can feasibly wade into providing health care for all (even though I DO want everyone to have health care) given the long term fiscal issues Medicare & Medicaid already have and the issues that social democracies in Europe have providing care (every system has issues, no system will be a fix to all problems). BUT I’m still wanting to get all the information so I’m well informed about what’s going on.
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library)
by Robert Sears, M.D. F.A.A.P & What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children’s Vaccinations
by Stephanie Cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. & Deborah Mitchell. Both books offer information to help you make decisions about vaccinations. I like that the information is based on science and doesn’t discount the possible value vaccines can offer society, even if there are concerns about them. Good for parents who are wondering if they want to keep the current CDC schedule, delay vaccines, selectively vaccinate, use an alternative schedule, or not vaccinate at all. Really helping us in our own discussions on vaccinating options for our own family. Hubby has been reading, highlighting, and taken more interest in learning about health than I’ve ever seen before.
Listening:
My daughter attempting to sing AT THE TOP OF HER LUNGS!! TWINKLERRR TWINKLERRR LITTLER STARRRRRR!! (Not sure why she adds the “rs”, maybe artistic flair). But I must admit after hearing her shout her singing over & over & over & over again this morning I am worried that she will take after momma with her singing ability. Really praying that doesn’t happen. Since I can’t carry a tune in a bucket. Also, really praying I have more Tylenol (or really the generic Target brand because I’m cheap like that).
Watching:
The Snorks My children have discovered the joys of Snorkdom. To be young again. I’m loving that they are on Boomerang.
We need more underwater kids adventures that are really just The Smurfs
redux.
But I still wonder why there was only one girl on The Smurfs & think the show jumped the shark after they added the baby Smurfs. Kinda like what happened to Happy Days.
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison my Hubby bought this book for our plane ride to San Francisco. My Uncle came over after D-man was born with his sister my Aunt (they are my father’s siblings) and he mentioned that he had read it in a book club. He thought Hubby would like it. He was right because Hubby couldn’t put it down once he started reading it. It perked Hubby’s interest, given not only does Mr. J fall into this portion of the spectrum but so does Mr. G. Hubby finished it and passed it on to me. I highly recommend it from what I’ve read so far, it is really well written & very entertaining. I think more people should read this book because it could be a GOOD book for starting a conversation on Asperger’s & to open up people’s minds about the wider spectrum of autism.
I’m a fashion wanna-be, even if lately most my days are spent in spit up bedazzled clothes. I love fashion and am impressed by those who are able to create art. Fashion is wearable art & by fashion I don’t mean running to the donut shop in your Sponge Bob pj pants, house-slippers, and an old Grateful Dead shirt with your hair ratted up in a pony tail that looked like a old man’s toupee died on your head (yeah that’s right I saw you). And because of this love of fashion I get sucked into Project Runway every year. This season is no different, even if it is in LA. LA is not NYC no matter how you cut it, but meh I’m still suckered in. I’m looking forward to more of the fashion backstabbing, runway sashaying, and all the unveiling of the collections at the final fashion throwdown. Oh and for designers around the world if your piece sucks don’t throw your model under the bus like last night it’s tacky & makes you a total d-bag.
Reading: Mama, PhD: Women Write About Motherhood and Academic Life it was the book I got at the conference, they also have a Mama, PhD blog. I have heard and read others talking about the book & it seemed like it would be right up my alley. It’s a collection of essay reflections on academic […]
Reading: Finally finishing my copy of At the Breast: Ideologies of Breastfeeding and Motherhood in the Contemporary United Statesby Linda M. Blum. It’s about how breastfeeding policies & attitudes in the U.S. have also been shaped by racial-ethnic & socio-economic standing related to being a woman. It’s an interesting read & shows that experiences differ. […]