After more than 50 years of social justice, I thought we, as Americans, had attained the ideal utopian paradise defined by a “color-blind” society. Guess not, because once again, the road to color-blindness shows itself to run in only one direction. If there was ever a need for the truth, it is with regards to the … Continue reading
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The Miracle of Motherhood – Shirley Jackson
“The third baby is the easiest…You know, for instance, how you are going to look in a maternity dress about the seventh month, and you know how to release the footbrake on the baby carriage without fumbling amateurishly.” Although I fault Ms. Jackson for deceptively creating the “sinister underside of small town America” through her … Continue reading
The Sacrament of Marriage – Michel de Montaigne
“A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband.” LOL! Some things never change. kqd
Admirable Women – Olympiad Jennie Finch Rejects “Infamous” Fame, for Family
Unless you are a devotee of women’s softball games you may have never heard of Jennie Finch. And, that’s unfortunate because not only is she an extraordinary softball pitcher, helping Team USA win at two Summer Olympic games medals but she is a devout Christian as well. Jennie is the daughter of Doug and Bev … Continue reading
The Miracle of Motherhood – Colette
“To talk to a child, to fascinate him, is much more difficult than to win an electoral victory. But, it is more rewarding.”
The Sacrament of Marriage – Catechism of the Catholic Church
“God who created man out of love also calls him to love the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being. For man is created in the image and likeness of God who is himself love. Since God created him man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with … Continue reading
Quote: Lana Turner on Giving Away the Store
“A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.” Please read my related post – Giving Away the Store Vol. #2 Essay 1
The Miracle of Motherhood – Jennie Finch
“A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It’s unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing.”
The Sacrament of Marriage – Ogden Nash
“To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it whenever you’re right, shut up.”
The Miracle of Motherhood – Agatha Christie
“There is nothing more thrilling in this world, I think, than having a child that is yours, and yet is mysteriously a stranger.”