May 2010

I am preparing for the birth of our third baby ... soon. Thoughts about preparing for this birth are never far from my mind at the moment. Reflections on my…

Birth is a challenge to the senses of any woman but imagine what pregnancy, birth and parenting would be like for a woman who has sensory processing…

Missy Younger contends that it’s weird, if nothing more, that some folks can “read” other people through wordless messages. She wants no part of my belief that…

Many moms experience spans when they feel as though they are being physically or emotionally worn away. Perhaps their resources ebb because moms both…

Suddenly Teens: Critters From central command, our the sun porch, the cats lorded over our neighborhood dogs, pursued mosquitoes through the holes, which those…

We have all heard the old maxim “It takes a village to raise a child.” To me, this saying evokes images of a society straight from the Continuum Concept; where…

From the moment my son’s eyes open (usually between 5 and 6 a.m.) until bedtime, it’s all systems go at my place. My son has been called spirited, difficult,…

“And if you see me, and I’ve joined the roller derby ,…

Julia Gillard must have a bunch of faceless monkeys making the calls about her education revolution and I am worried about the profound lack of common sense and…

This week, as a prelude to Mother’s Day here in Australia, I’ve been enquiring into my feelings and thoughts about this day. I’ve been enjoying doing this…