Tagged with Motherhood

Quote: Paul Pearsall on “Family Life” Failures

Quote: Paul Pearsall on “Family Life” Failures

“Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted.” Predictably, radical, second-wave feminism’s irrational “knowing” denies Dr. Pearsall’s first point and encourages his … Continue reading

The Miracle of Motherhood – Ellen Key

The Miracle of Motherhood – Ellen Key

“The mother is the most precious possession of the nation, so precious that society advances its highest well-being when it protects the functions of the mother.” Although, as a socialist, Miss Key erroneously believed that the government was better suited to care for mothers and children then were husbands. But, despite this misconception, she did … Continue reading

The Sacrament of Marriage – Charlotte Bronte

The Sacrament of Marriage – Charlotte Bronte

“The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.”  Charlotte made an excellent point. Loneliness can be insufferable. Miss Bronte finally did marry. She married her longtime admirer, Arthur Bell Nicholls, in June of 1854 at age 37. She became pregnant soon … Continue reading

Poem: A Baby’s Skies by Mary C. Bartlett

Poem: A Baby’s Skies by Mary C. Bartlett

A Baby’s Skies Would you know the baby skies? Baby’s skies are mother’s eyes, Mother’s eyes and smile together Make the baby’s pleasant weather. Mother, keep your eyes from tears, Keep your heart from foolish fears, Keep your lips from dull complaining Lest the baby think ‘tis raining. Published in 1875 in the popular American … Continue reading