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female motorcyclists

themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:10 -0500

Good for you about learning how to ride back in the day...

I got bored riding on the back of my husband's bike (though not so bad having my arms around his waist!)

I have a blog themomwhotookoffonhermotorcycle with pix from my trip so you can see where I am. Thanks so much for your support -- I'm a bit afraid but I'm pushing through my fear!

So exciting!

vomviersen — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:16:02 -0500

I envy you... what an exciting adventure you are about to set upon. Have fun and keep the shiny side up! And I hope you'll be photoblogging along the way.

There were not too many female motorcycling instructors when I learned to ride back in 1979, not many that I knew of then, anyway. I was surprised to find out recently that we still have a state-sponsored motorcycle education program in IL, still offering the MSF RiderCourse for a $20 deposit which you can donate or get back upon completion.

vomviersen :: Kathi Wilson
http://rottweilers.brilliant-disguise.net/

A good book on the topic

Candelaria Silva — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:35:11 -0500

Creating Community Anywhere discusses all sorts of comunities including intentional ones (like co-housing).

Thanks for this post.

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Good and plenty!

Oh bittersweet indeed

Morra Aarons Mele — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:34:48 -0500

My son is 5 months old and I half dread the day he might prefer Daddy over me, as much as I know it's healthy! I never thought I'd say this, but I also dread weaning. You hit on the precious nursing time and the bond between mom and son. Even if it's largely ego-driven, there is nothing sweeter than knowing you can be your everything to your baby, even if it's just for a short time!

Morra Aarons-Mele
www.womenandwork.org

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CJLee — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:59:12 -0500

Great post on the exploding number of blogging Mom's. We have so much to say! I am on the west coast...originally from the midwest. So if you are ever looking for a west coast Mom's perspective, please pop by zestolife.blogspot.com. We cover all the little things that add ZEST to life!

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sunflower_sutra — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:50:35 -0500

Thank you so much for your comment. I cannot agree with you more on the "such a strong woman" thing! lol I know people mean well, and sometimes it makes me feel better to hear these things but I tell you, when I'm at the end of my rope it just pushes me further over the edge. I wish I had some advice to offer the friends and family members of those, like us, who are dealing the sickness of a child but I don't. Perhaps I should think on that and ask others...it may be a gift to everyone to help those who aren't dealing this on a daily basis understand.

I wish the same for you today, esp that love part. ;)

Mellissa

"You were never no locomotive, Sunflower, you were a sunflower! "

-Allen Ginberg

Are you okay? ; )

Woman_In_The Midst_Raw — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:13:01 -0500

I, like you, am not okay... I have had my share of "struggles" as well and I think if one more person tells me, "you're such a strong woman" that I might just punch them in their head. Some days however, as I'm sure you know, are better than others and I, like you, am absolutely getting there. My goal is to get there without putting someone in the hospital.. <sarcastic wishful thinking..ha>

I wish for you today a day filled with much kindness and understanding, most of all love, much, much, much love.... Oh yeah, and patience... =)

hard movement

Lynners — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:38:28 -0500

i just wanted to reply and let you know that you are not alone.

my daughter is also 6 and has been - on and off now for a couple of years - going through a similiar situation as yours.

She often feels horrible that she is soiling her panties- which most have to be thrown away- and is spending so much time in the bathroom. All of the wipes and time - down the toilet. It's so sad to see so much time spent messing around with poop.

She's a smart girl. She knows what she's doing. When she does poop, her bowel movements are huge! They started becoming painful and this is when she runs into problems.

I've taken her to the doctor. They said to give her a laxative to clean her totally out (stay at home for a day or two), and the doctor also said that if it's not taken care of now that it could become worse or turn into irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My little girl has a milk intolerance, so she drinks soy milk, but also loves her ice cream and cheese sticks. So to help her out, we limit these treats and give her a stool softener.

Good luck, let me know your progress. Hang in there! It's actually nice for me to know that we are not alone!

thank you :)

christychafe — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:17:13 -0600

Thank you, ladies, for these wonderful, uplifing comments! I appreciate you taking the time to read :)

christy chafe http://blog.hudsonucc.org

Some Humor To Hang On To!

TooheyMomster — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:31:30 -0600

I absolutely loved reading this. It is so original and cute. Definately worth a re-post!

Typical day for a Mom

conversationswithmoms — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:25:10 -0600

I enjoyed reading this. It made me laugh and reminded me of my tough days. I've never seen Jon and Kate but I probably would come off the show feeling worse about how I manage my household.

Maria Melo

http://www.conversationswithmoms.com

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown will hold hearings in Phila

Blondell Reynolds Brown — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:24:03 -0600

RESOLUTION Authorizing City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and Special Committee on Gender Parity to hold joint public hearings to explore initiatives that can be developed in the workplace that foster balance in the lives of working families and to make recommendations to the City and other local employers. WHEREAS, Increasingly, both parents in a family are required to work in order to provide the basic necessities for themselves and their children; and WHEREAS, In the Philadelphia region, in 2006, sixty-four (64) percent of women with a child under one year of age were in the workforce[1]; and WHEREAS, Work schedules and responsibilities inevitably diminish the amount of time parents are able to spend with their children and devote to other domestic responsibilities and often force them to choose between their jobs and their family; and WHEREAS, Many employers have developed “family-friendly” programs, such as flexible work schedules, job sharing, a compressed workweek, telecommuting, paid parental leave to care for a newborn or newly adopted child, time off for children’s illnesses and doctor’s appointments and on-site child care; and WHEREAS, Working Mother Magazine has highlighted the one hundred (100) best companies providing flexible family friendly programs to their employees;[2] and WHEREAS, Our new First Lady, Michelle Obama, as a working parent, understands the stress that is placed upon families where both parents work and has pledged to become an advocate for improving work-family balance; and WHEREAS, Following Michelle Obama’s leadership, Council desires to examine and promote ways to encourage work-family balance locally; now therefore, be it RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Council hereby authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and Special Committee on Gender Parity to hold joint public hearings to explore initiatives that can be developed in the workplace that foster balance in the lives of working families and to make recommendations to the City and other local employers. Blondell Reynolds BrownCouncilwoman At-Large January 27, 2009

[1] WOMEN’S WAY. A Change of Pace: Accelerating Women’s Progress. 2008 http://womensway.org/media-change-of-pace.asp. [2] Holt, Karen, Good for the Gander, Working Mother (October, 2008), vol. 31, N0.7 p.90.

It's ok...

FutureMama — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:53:35 -0600

She's probably thinking the same thing about you (I mean as far as being beautiful) and she probably is jealous of your beautiful family! ;o)

Jennifer

http://www.babymakingmachine.blogspot.com

you're the best

newmomrevolution — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:04:29 -0600

Thank You!

It is cool

Denise — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:40:54 -0600

But very pricey.

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